MOMables Healthy School Lunch Ideas

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How to Pack Egg Salad for Lunch

Whether you make an egg salad sandwich or pair it with crackers, you’ll want it to last until lunch. In this post, you’ll learn how to pack egg salad in a lunch box and keep it fresh for hours.

High Protein School Lunch Ideas

If you’re looking for healthy, filling protein lunch ideas for school, start here. These protein lunches are organized by approximate protein amount, from around 15g to 30g+, so you can quickly choose an option that fits your child’s appetite. You’ll find sandwiches, wraps, bentos, salads, thermos meals, and make-ahead lunches, with the protein amount listed […]

Cobb Salad for Teens Lunch

If you need a filling salad for a teen lunch, this Cobb has chicken, eggs, bacon, and cheese and packs in 37 grams of protein. Here, you’ll learn the shortcuts for making it quickly and how to pack it so everything stays fresh until lunchtime.

Chicken Strip Salad

Learn how to turn chicken strips into a satisfying teen-favorite salad lunch that’s perfect for school. Plus, all the tips so everything stays fresh and crisp for hours inside the lunch bag here.

Best Ice Packs for School Lunch Boxes

I’ve tested a lot of ice packs over the years to find the ones that keep food cold until lunchtime. Below are my picks for school lunch boxes, including options for younger kids, teens, small bags, and longer days.

School Lunch Ideas with Tortillas

Build epic meals for school with one of these quick and easy lunch ideas with tortillas, plus all the tips to keep everything you pack fresh until lunch!

The Best Kids Bento Boxes

This post explains how to choose a kids’ bento box for school that meets your lunch packing needs. From stainless steel, built-in ice packs, affordable bento boxes, and even one with a built-in thermos, you’ll find the best one for your child.

Lunch Boxes for Kindergarten

These lunch boxes are perfect for kids in kindergarten because they keep ingredients separate and come in a variety of colors and sizes! You’ll love them because they help you avoid soggy messes, some are leakproof, and in different budgets! I’ve personally purchased, tested, use and love the ones listed for different reasons, all of […]

Chicken Curry Wrap

This chicken curry wrap turns leftover chicken into a quick curried chicken salad with Greek yogurt, curry powder, and grapes. Here, I’ll show you how to make it in 5 minutes and pack it so it stays fresh until lunch.

Simple Chicken Wraps for the Lunchbox

Turn those chicken leftovers from dinner into delicious school lunches with these simple chicken wrap recipes. Plus, all the tips for packing them so they stay fresh!

Kids Lunch Boxes with a Thermos for School

A lunch box with a thermos makes it easier to pack a hot main dish with cold sides for school. Some have a built-in thermos, while others come with a separate food jar that fits inside the lunch box. Here are four options for different ages and lunch-packing needs.

School Lunch Box Notes for Kids of All Ages

Add a heartfelt or funny note along with lunch and make your kid’s day. From funny, heartfelt words, to funny jokes to share with friends; there’s a lunch box note below that matches your child’s personality and interests best!

Top Picks: Lunch Boxes for Middle Schoolers

Picking the right lunch box for a middle schooler is no easy task since characters are no longer a thing and need more food for school. Below are our top picks for packing bento-style lunches, sandwiches, wraps, salads, dips, and sauces in simple containers that work!

25 School Lunch Sides

Need ideas for lunch sides? These easy recipes include fresh fruit, veggies, homemade snacks, and simple favorites that pair well with everything from sandwiches and wraps to leftovers.

Turkey Sandwich Ideas

These turkey sandwich ideas offer variety to your favorite deli meat and you won’t feel like you’re eating the same thing on repeat! Pick one or a few, and when you click through you’ll also learn the packing tips so your lunch stays fresh for hours.

Ham and Avocado Lunch Wrap

This ham and avocado wrap is a filling, quick lunch made with ingredients you probably already have. Here, you’ll learn how to roll it tightly, keep the avocado fresh, and pack it so it holds together until lunchtime.

Turkey Spinach Wrap

This turkey spinach wrap is an easy 5-minute lunch made with deli turkey, hummus, carrots, and a spinach tortilla. Here, I’ll show you how to make it, easy swaps, and how to pack it so it stays fresh until lunch.

Filling Sandwich Ideas for Teens

Fill hungry bellies with these sandwich ideas for teens you can assemble super quickly with basic ingredients you already have!

Turkey Sandwich with Bacon

Learn the tips for preventing the bread from getting soggy, packing the sandwich so it doesn’t fall apart, and how to keep it fresh until lunch!

BBQ Chicken Wrap

Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken makes this BBQ chicken wrap an easy school lunch you can assemble in just 5 minutes. Here, you’ll learn how to make it and pack it so the tortilla stays fresh until lunchtime.

Kindergarten Snack Ideas

Need to send a separate snack to school? These kindergarten snack ideas are easy to pack, simple for young kids to eat on their own, and made with foods that can hold them over until their next meal. You’ll find fruit, homemade bars, snack boxes, crackers, roll-ups, and other school snacks you can prep ahead […]

Chicken Caesar Lunch Wrap

Turn leftover or rotisserie chicken into this easy Chicken Caesar Wrap in 5 minutes. Below, I’ll show you how to assemble and pack it so the tortilla stays fresh and everything holds together until lunchtime.

Chicken Avocado Lunch Wrap

Turn leftover chicken into this chicken avocado wrap for a filling school lunch that comes together in just a few minutes. Here, you’ll learn how to layer and roll it so the tortilla stays fresh and everything holds together until lunchtime.

Picnic Bento Box Lunch

This picnic bento box is perfect for kids who like to snack their way through lunch instead of eating one big sandwich. Here, you’ll learn how to build one that’s filling and pack it so everything stays fresh until lunchtime.

Pimento Cheese BLT Sandwich

I’ll show you how to assemble this terrific sandwich to enjoy now or pack it for lunch and keep it super fresh!

Bento Box Snacks

I’ll share with you easy ideas to build wholesome and tasty snack boxes in 5 minutes. Kids will devour them!

Bento Box Lunch Ideas

If you’re tired of packing the same sandwich and need something easy that still feels like a complete lunch, these bento box lunch ideas make it simple to mix things up. You can build them with foods you already have, adjust the portions for different ages, and pack enough variety to keep lunch interesting without […]

Turkey Sub Sandwich

Follow these tips to build an inviting sandwich that stays fresh and crunchy until lunch. Super quick and easy!

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Forget about the bread getting soggy and the filling falling apart in all directions. With the tips below, you’ll build the perfect sandwich to enjoy later without any mess.

Turkey and Swiss Bagel Sandwich

This drool-worthy turkey bagel sandwich is a perfect school lunch! I’ll show you how to assemble it so the bagel doesn’t get soggy and everything stays fresh until lunchtime.

Chips & Guacamole Bento Lunch

Learn how to pack this delicious school lunch with chips step by step and prevent spills so everything stays fresh and neat until lunch!

Pimento Cheese Recipe

I’ll show you how to make homemade pimento cheese in 5 minutes and store it to enjoy during the week for lunch or snacking.

Tzatziki Dipping Bento Lunch

Keep reading to learn all the tips to pack a balanced school lunch idea with a dip, crackers, and veggies that stay fresh and intact in the lunch bag.

Turkey and Bacon Bento Lunch

Below, I share all my tips for packing this tasty school lunch with turkey perfectly so it stays fresh and delish until lunchtime!

Best Lunch Boxes for Teens

The best lunch box for packing lunches for teens and high schoolers is one that fits enough food, is practical, and has no embarrassing characters. Below you’ll find the ones we’ve tested with our teens that have performed best and have held up!