Easy And Affordable Back To School Lunch Ideas

School is about to be back in session! As you set your early alarms, pick out the kids’ first day of school outfits, and buy fresh classroom supplies, don’t forget to also plan school lunches. The typical peanut butter and jelly and chips are so last year, so check out these simple and kid-friendly lunch ideas that won’t break the bank.

Buffalo Style Turkey Panini with Apples and Blue Cheese

Do you have a child that devours an order of hot wings? While this may be their favorite meal, it can be a pain to package up and store in a locker, so give them the same spicy flavor with this buffalo turkey handheld. After just one bite, they’ll be saying hot wings, who?

 Greek Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese Muffins

Why go to the trouble of preparing chicken and mac and cheese separately when the two can be combined in a bite-sized treat? Packed with elbow macaroni, cooked chicken, Greek yogurt, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, red peppers, kalamata olives, and panko bread crumbs, your child’s friends will envy your son or daughter’s gourmet-worthy chicken and macaroni and cheese muffins.

Peanut Butter Banana Wraps

Switch out jelly for bananas with this easy nut butter and fruit filled wrap. You can also add your child’s favorite ingredients, from yogurt to granola, fresh berries, and even a drizzle of chocolate. It’s so delicious you might just make an extra and stick it in the fridge for your own lunch.

Homemade Spaghettios

While canned pasta may be the easy route, Spaghettios are packed with preservatives. If your child is a major Italian fan, fix them a batch of this homemade pasta. It’s so scrumptious, they won’t even recognize that you threw in some chopped carrots.

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Baked Apple Chips

Of course, there has to be a dessert. Instead of packing store-bought cookies, make this delicious and simple apple chip recipe. All you have to do is thinly slice apples, sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar, and bake them in the oven.

Now that you have a bunch of unique and kid-friendly recipes to dive into, send your child to school with a lunch that’s in style!