Different Lunch Solutions

A list of some our different solutions to get us out of a lunch rut!

Carbs/ Tummy Fillers
Whole grain crackers
pretzels/ baked chips
mini-muffins
goldfish/ snack crackers
bagel chips
rice cakes
cooked ball of rice
Leftover pasta salad (with veggies)
granola bars
banana/ zucchini/ pumpkin bread
cereal bars
dry cereal
bagels/ mini-bagels
buns/ rolls
garlic toast
pita bread
waffles/ pancakes
wrap/ sandwich

Fruit
apple slices
berries
cherries
grapes
bananas
melon
dried fruit
canned peaches/ pears
applesauce (and other blended fruit sauce found in the store by the applesauce)
pineapple chunks
orange wedges
tomatoes
fruit salad

Veggies
carrots
snap peas
pepper strips
cucumber slices
steamed green beans
broccoli/ cauliflower
celery
salad/ spinach

Protein
leftover meat cut into chunks
turkey/ chicken sausage
deli meat/ hot dogs (turkey dogs)
beans
peanut butter
taquitos/ quesadillas
baked tofu
mini-pizzas (with pepperoni)

Dairy
yogurt
cheese
cottage cheese
pudding

Sandwich "breads"
tortillas
naan
pita pockets
flat bread
biscuits/ crescent rolls
bagels/ mini-bagels
garlic toast

Switch up the Sandwich (just a few examples):
- Turkey & Swiss:
     * swap out cheese: muester, havaarti, cream cheese
     * add: mashed avocado; cranberry sauce; mango chutney
- PB&J:
     * swap out PJ: almond butter; sunflower butter; cream cheese
     * swap jelly: raisins, bananas, apples, pears
- Chicken salad:
     * add apple, grapes, celery, almonds, mango chutney, apricot jam
- Homemade lunchables
- DIY pizzas: cook mini crusts (or use mini bagels).
     Supply spaghetti sauce, cheese, toppings on the side.

For ideas visit my school lunch page on Pinterest.