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Enchilada Soup – The Perfect Thermos Lunch!

Looking for a new soup to add to your winter meal rotation? Warm your family with the familiar flavors of cumin, chile powder and smoky paprika with this Enchilada Soup Recipe that comes together in minutes.

Caprese Sandwich with Pesto

If you’re looking for something new to pack for your teen’s lunch, this is it! The Caprese sandwich is fresh, full of flavor, and so easy to assemble.

Healthy After School Snack Ideas for Kids

If your kids are anything like mine, they’re ready for a snack the moment they are done with school. These healthy after-school snack ideas are perfect for kids who have afternoon munchies!

Canned Salmon Salad Lunch

Switch out the tuna fish salad for this healthy Salmon Salad Lunch! It’s an easy, delicious recipe with canned salmon that’s packed with protein, omega-3’s, and vitamin D!

Turkey & Veggie Hummus Wrap

Keep reading to learn all my tips for building a homemade hummus wrap that tastes amazing and stays fresh and crunchy hours later!

Healthy Preschool Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Bento!

A new school year means getting back into the routine of packing nutritious food to-go. If you’re sending your kiddo to preschool for the first time, this post will show you how easy it is to pack healthy preschool snacks that kids will enjoy eating this school year and beyond! No matter what type of […]

Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas for School & the Office

If you’re looking for gluten-free lunches your kids will love and are easy to pack, I’ve got you covered. All of these lunch ideas are kid-favorite recipes recreated and free of all gluten and grains. Plus, these lunches are both filling and healthy so you can feel good about packing them for an office lunch […]

Turkey Club Wrap

Grab your favorite ingredients and check all my tips to build a terrific wrap and pack it for school without any mess!

Veggie Nuggets Recipe

Veggies aren’t always a kid-favorite food, but nuggets are! If you’re looking for a great way to get the kiddos to eat more veggies, you’re at the right place! This recipe for veggie nuggets is easy to make and today I’m going to show you how you can save time and make them ahead!

Healthy School Snacks for Kids

We talk a lot about school lunches here at MOMables but snack time is important too! Today I’m sharing my top healthy school snack ideas that kids love. Since these are made with fresh, real ingredients and aren’t too complicated to make, moms end up loving them too.

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

Need more ideas for those ripe avocados on your counter? Now you have one and this recipe makes a solid school lunch for kids and teens. Learn how to pack it as a lunch wrap or a sandwich.

Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Bowls

This teriyaki chicken is a healthier version of the classic take-out and easy to pack for a hot lunch, let me show you how! If you like the convenience and flavors of take-out, you are going to love this quick teriyaki chicken recipe.

10 School Lunch Ideas with Ham

Want to pack a whole week’s worth of school or office lunches? Check out these easy and fresh school lunches ideas with ham that you can pack for the entire week.

25 Cold Lunch Ideas for Kids

Need easy to pack lunches that require no reheating or refrigeration? You’re in the right place because I’m sharing the best cold lunch ideas!

School Lunch Ideas

If you’re in need of some school lunch ideas that are quick to make, easy to pack, kid-approved, and flexible enough to substitute when you don’t have an ingredient on hand, you’re at the right place.

Taco Egg Cup Breakfast Bento

Taco eggs cups are made with eggs, cheese, and your choice taco toppings! They’re high in protein, easy to whip up and work great for breakfast on the go or healthy lunch.

Cheese Straws Recipe – Easy Cheese Twists

Whether it’s for a school lunch or for dinner, you’ve GOT to try these Easy Baked Cheese Twists! They are a delicious swap for regular breadsticks and are perfect to send off in a lunchbox along with a warm bowl of soup or paired with some protein and fresh veggies. Watch how easy these cheese […]

Homemade Baked Banana Chips Recipe

Turn overripe bananas into baked banana chips! A healthy, gluten-free snack that’s perfect for dipping with salsa, guacamole, or hummus!

Eggless French Toast

This egg-free french toast version tastes just like the classic recipe and it’s allergy friendly!

How to pack a smoothie for lunch

Packing a smoothie in yours or your child’s lunch box is a lot easier than you might think! Keep reading for the best tips and epic smoothie recipes.

Easy Baked Apple Chips

Baked Apple Chips are the perfect healthy snack and they’re made with only 2 ingredients.

Tortilla Pizza Lunchbox

Turn leftover tortillas into a cheesy, perfectly crispy Tortilla Pizza for a fun weeknight meal the whole family will love!

BLT Salad Lunchbox

This low carb BLT salad has all the classic fixings plus avocado, cheese, and Ranch dressing.

Cheesy Cauliflower Bites

The perfect way to get more veggies into your day! Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, these cauliflower bites are so delish!

Healthy Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

After years of enjoying classic jambalaya, I think it’s due for a low carb makeover and thanks to cauliflower rice, this healthy jambalaya is mission accomplished! This recipe has all the Creole flavors and takes less than 30 minutes from stovetop to table, watch how this easy meal comes together:

How to Make Mini Egg Cups

Need low carb breakfast ideas? I’ve got three breakfast eggs cups for a quick and easy breakfast on the go.