Ultimate Lunch Packing Formula

7 Easy & nutritious options for back-to-school

 

As September rolls in, many parents and kids are diving back into the school routine, which includes packing nutritious and appetizing lunches. To streamline the process and make it as stress-free as possible, we’ve created a handy lunch formula guide. Each option covers a main, protein, fruit, vegetable and treat to ensure a balanced meal for happy parents and even happier children. Here are seven lunch combinations that pair well together and can be easily mixed and matched. 

 

Main: Turkey & cheese rollups

Protein: nuts

Fruit: apples

Veg: baby carrots

Treat: fruit dip

 

Main: Mac & cheese

Protein: turkey pepperoni

Fruit: clementine

Veg: cherry tomato

Treat: cookie

 

Main: Chicken sausage on a roll

Protein: almond butter with crackers

Fruit: grapes

Veg: celery

Treat: mini muffins

 

Main: Homemade English muffin pizza

Protein: yogurt

Fruit: banana

Veg: snap peas

Treat: pudding

 

Main: DIY lunchable (crackers, low fat cheese, turkey cubes)

Protein: hard boiled egg

Fruit: fruit salad

Veg: pickle slices

Treat: fruit-snack

 

Main:  Egg salad

Protein:  edamame

Fruit: raisins

Veg: celery

Treat: granola bar

 

Main:  Chicken quesadillas

Protein: yogurt tube

Fruit: pineapple salsa

Veg: guacamole

Treat: fruit leather