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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Blog ยป 30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes

    Published: August 27, 2018 / Updated: November 26, 2024 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes

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    These 30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes will help make packing school lunches a breeze!  

    30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes

    Does the thought of packing back-to-school lunches send you into panic mode? Our kids go back to school next week, and even though they now pack their own lunches (as they have for several years now!), I still want to make sure they've got a good variety of healthy options for their main bites and snacks.

    This post on fun ideas for easy back-to-school lunches is a good place to start. And then here are some recipes to keep on hand for healthy back-to-school lunches!

    30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes

    Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but I believe a hearty, healthy lunch helps everyone have a great day! I know that what I eat mid-day can often make or break the rest of the day; lunch can either boost my brain power and keep my energy up for the rest of the afternoon, or it can zap my mental, emotional, and physical energy and wipe me out. Lunch choices are super important!

    I've compiled a list of 30 healthy lunch recipes from some of my fellow food blogger friends. You might notice a few faves that I am sharing from my recipe archives on Urban Bliss Life as well. There are 15 main bites recipes, and 15 snack recipes.

    Enjoy!

    Main Bites

    Whether you are looking for sandwiches, salads, soups, or other main bites, lunch recipes need to be easy, fast, and portable. Here's a list of links to some meat recipes and some vegetarian and vegan recipes that will surely find a happy home in your family's lunchboxes!

    Main Lunch Bites: Meat

    instant pot egg bites

    Instant Pot Egg Bites with Spinach and Prosciutto by Savory Tooth

    Chicken Veggie Wraps by Easy Baby Meals

    Classic Chicken Salad Sandwiches, perfect for picnics, brunch, and afternoon tea sandwiches. Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com.

    Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich by Urban Bliss Life

    Cheese & Turkey Kabobs by Yummy Healthy Easy

    Creamy Turkey Pinwheels by Yummy Healthy Easy

    Chicken & Hummus Plate Lunch Meal Prep by Project Meal Plan

    Main Lunch Bites: Seafood

    canned tuna sushi rolls

    Canned Tuna Sushi for Kids by Eating Richly

    Salmon and Veggie Balls by Kid Ingredients

    Main Lunch Bites: Vegetarian/Vegan

    veggie egg cups

    Veggie Egg Cups by Recipes from a Pantry

    Cheese Pizza Bites by Kristine's Kitchen Blog

    Vegetarian Quesadilla with Broccoli & Corn by The Belly Rules the Mind

    Black Bean and Cheese Burrito by The Anthony Kitchen

    Vegan Tuna Salad by Veggies Save the Day

    rainbow rolls

    Rainbow Tortilla Pinwheels by Side of Sweet

    Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus by Happy Kitchen.Rocks.

    Healthy Snacks

    After a healthy main dish, it's nice to have a little treat. These snack recipes are portable, kid-friendly snacks that are homemade and full of healthy ingredients, so you don't have to feel too bad about adding them to the lunchbox!

    Snacks: Muffins & Crackers

    The BEST Apple Cinnamon Muffins (made healthier with carrots and zucchini!) recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins (with carrots & zucchini!) by Urban Bliss Life

    Dairy-Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins by Urban Bliss Life

    Homemade Goldfish Crackers by The Belly Rules the Mind

    Snacks: Bars

    cranberry almond granola bars

    Cranberry Almond Homeade Granola Bars by Joyful Healthy Eats

    Chocolate Quinoa Bars by Veggie Desserts

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares by Hungry Healthy Happy

    Snacks: Energy Bites/Protein Bites

    banana bread bites

    Healthy Banana Bread Bites by Lemons and Zest

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Coconut Energy Bites by Joy Life Food

    Cranberry Chip Power Balls by Garlic and Zest

    3-Ingredient Chocolate Bliss Balls by Salt and Lavender

    Chocolate Peanut Energy Bites by Urban Bliss Life

    Snacks: Chocolate and Fruit

    chocolate peanut butter banana roll ups

    Chocolate Peanut Butter RollUps by Natalie's Health

    Healthy Applesauce and Spinach Brownies by Food Meanderings

    Homemade Fruit Leather by My Kitchen Love


    Many thanks to all of the food bloggers who contributed their recipes to this round-up of 30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes! 

    Which of these recipes do you think will make it into YOUR lunchbox (or your kid's!) this year?


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      1. Carie says

        September 28, 2018 at 8:48 am

        Not sure I can get my picky eater to eat some of these but I will try. I'm always on the hunt for more healthy recipes - thanks!

        Reply
      2. Andy Bishop says

        September 12, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Thanks for sharing this! I'll be going through the list. Hopefully, they turn out well. Wish me luck!

        Reply
      3. Georgia Bolton says

        September 12, 2018 at 8:06 am

        This seems like a top notch roundup whether or not you have children or are simply looking to spruce up your own packed lunches. I recognize that each one the options look healthful and easy too!

        Reply
      4. Kelly Anthony says

        August 27, 2018 at 10:29 pm

        All of these look so healthy and delicious! Absolutely perfect for back-to-school lunches. And, thank you so much for featuring one of my recipes in your beautiful roundup! Love it :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:56 pm

          Of course! It looks delicious! :) Thanks, Kelly! :)

      5. Jade Helm / Tasting Pour says

        August 27, 2018 at 7:46 pm

        I have a big boy (okay it is my Handsome Hubby) who has started taking a lunch twice a week. It is a lot of work but I don't want him eating unhealthy fast food. Thanks for the great ideas.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:55 pm

          LOL! These are such great alternatives to fast food! I hope he likes them! :)

      6. Breona Graper says

        August 27, 2018 at 4:24 pm

        Holy Cranberry Almond Homeade Granola Bars!!! Those look so amazing as do the Banana Peanutbutter rollups and pretty much everything on this list. What a great resource for back to school ideas. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:55 pm

          Right? I'm excited to try all of these! Thank you, Breona!

      7. Jenni LeBaron says

        August 27, 2018 at 2:43 pm

        This looks like a fantastic roundup whether you have kids or are just looking to spruce up your own packed lunches. I appreciate that all the options look healthy and easy too!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:54 pm

          I agree! I'm definitely making some of these for myself as well! :)

      8. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        August 27, 2018 at 12:59 pm

        So answer honestly: How is it that you read my mind? My girls started school today so my brain is trying to figure out how to feed them... and then you go and post this. Thank you!!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:53 pm

          It's just a gift! LOL So glad you found this helpful! Thank you, Catherine!

      9. Hawnuh Lee says

        August 27, 2018 at 12:20 pm

        This is such a good list! I'm not currently in school but these look so easy to pack for on the go. Definitely eyeing those peanut butter rollups :D

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:52 pm

          They're perfect for on-the-go lunches! Thanks, Hawnuh!

      10. Suzy says

        August 27, 2018 at 12:13 pm

        What great ideas for back-to-school! Saving this post for later.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:51 pm

          Yay! Glad you liked the post! :)

      11. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says

        August 27, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        When it comes to making school lunches, having a solid plan if half the battle! There is a lot of great inspiration for keeping things interesting, too!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:51 pm

          Having a plan is always a good idea! Thanks, Renee! :)

      12. Cindy Gordon says

        August 27, 2018 at 11:49 am

        LOVING all these ideas! Thank you for sharing it gives me many options for my kid's lunches!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:51 pm

          Glad you enjoyed the post, Cindy! :)

      13. Danielle says

        August 27, 2018 at 11:45 am

        Sushi is always a good option, as you can sneak some extra veggies in there.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:50 pm

          Right? They'll never know ;)

      14. Jessica Formicola says

        August 27, 2018 at 11:22 am

        I love all of these recipes! So perfect for back-to-school!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 07, 2018 at 8:50 pm

          Agreed! I love quick and healthy lunches!

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