Here’s yet another “round up” of my kids’ school lunches that I routinely share on Facebook. In case you are new here these links might help set the stage for you:
- Check out the full School Lunch Roundup Series
- Our favorite school lunch supplies including the divided Ziploc container and what lunchbag we fit all of this into.
- Everything you could ever want to know about the pictured, brightly-colored smoothie/freezie pop molds.
- Why we don’t track protein or worry about getting “enough.”
- Our full recipe index where you can find most (but not necessarily all) recipes pictured below.
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Before we dive into the pictures though I want to make sure you know about our meal planning sponsor…The Fresh 20! Through their service you’ll receive 5 unprocessed dinner recipes each week that can be made from only 20 fresh ingredients (organized shopping list included). The cost is $5/month and you can choose from their Classic, Vegetarian, or Gluten-Free plan. If you are struggling to get a wholesome dinner on the table every night why not let someone else do all the planning for you?
School Lunch Roundup Photos
How do you keep shredded cheese, died cheese from melting in a school lunch bag. Every time I send a salad to school with my grandchildren, they bring the cheese back because it has melted.
Thank you: Susan J. Jarvais
Hi. Using mulitple ice packs should do the trick.
I am not much of a cook, but I love your website and easy to follow instructions. By far one of the best healthy recipe websites I have stumbled upon.
Thank you.
Do you make the frozen smoothie pops , or buy those? Thanks!
Hi Sherrie. Lisa makes them. This covers how: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/03/19/real-food-tips-4-hints-for-using-freezie-pop-molds/. ~Amy
My daughter eats a peanut butter or almond butter (organic from Trader Joe’s) several times a week. I don’t often see peanut butter in her school lunch postings and wondering her thoughts about both. I’ve looked and was unable to find any information on the website in regards to almond and peanut butter. Thanks:)
Hello I am a nutritionist and have had difficulty in finding healthy foods for my son’s lunch…that he will actually eat. I have tried everything I can think of but he is very picky. I also think he is overly self conscious about what is in his lunch. Meaning he is in first grade and kids in his class (small group of 16) make comments on what each other had packed in their lunch. So even if he likes something he will not want it any more if someone has made him feel weird about it. I love the idea of the waffle sandwich. Can you tell me what kind/flavor of cream cheese you use and also how do you pack this so it does not end up soggy. My son’s grade does not eat until 1245 so even with ice pack I’m not sure how that would be. Thanks for all the great lunch ideas. Wonderful!