{"id":2481,"date":"2014-08-19T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devrahblog41\/?p=2481"},"modified":"2024-01-12T08:29:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:29:19","slug":"back-to-school-lunch-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/back-to-school-lunch-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-school Lunch Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is winding down and school bells will soon be ringing. That means it&#8217;s time, once again, to brainstorm delicious, nutritious lunch ideas for your star student. Check out these simple, satisfying suggestions to beat lunch box boredom and promote productivity throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think beyond the sandwich.&nbsp;<\/strong>If your son or daughter loves PB&amp;J or turkey on rye, more power to you! But if your kindergartner-turned-culinary critic shudders at the idea of <em>yet another sandwich<\/em>, check out these exciting alternatives, guaranteed to please even the pickiest of palates:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"float: right; padding-left: 15px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\" title=\"lunch ideas\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/NTL081486_BackToSchool_LunchIdeas-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Brown bag lunch ideas\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chef&#8217;s salad with turkey, ham, cheese and hardboiled eggs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/kids\/nutrition\/lunch\/healthy-school-lunches-snacks\/#page=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pretzel kabobs<\/a> from Parents.com<\/li>\n<li>Soup or chili in a thermos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/313905\/pasta-and-broccoli-salad?czone=home%2Fback-to-school-cnt%2Fback-school-recipes-snacks&amp;gallery=923056&amp;slide=313905&amp;center=277005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasta and broccoli salad<\/a> from MarthaStewart.com<\/li>\n<li>Grilled chicken tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and tortillas<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/australian.food.com\/recipe\/pizza-scrolls-229227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pizza scrolls<\/a> from Food.com<\/li>\n<li>Greek salad wrap with grilled chicken, veggies, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Choose sides that shine.<\/strong> Some days, it takes a little extra fuel to make it to the dismissal bell. That\u2019s where sides (a.k.a. snacks) come in. A granola bar will power up your kiddo in a pinch, but the following fun and filling foods are sure to liven up your child&#8217;s mid-day meal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470914574619\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate banana pops<\/a> from domesticfits.com<\/li>\n<li>Fruit and\/or pretzel sticks with Greek yogurt dip<\/li>\n<li>Fruit slices with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470914574671\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cinnamon cream cheese dip<\/a> from 5minutesformom.com<\/li>\n<li>Pita chips with hummus<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470914574868\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple cookies<\/a> from rachelschultz.com<\/li>\n<li>Celery sticks stuffed with cream cheese and raisins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>End on a sweet note.<\/strong> For many kids (and grown-ups!), dessert is the most anticipated part of the meal. The following treats are sure to satisfy your child&#8217;s sweet tooth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/recipefinder\/whole-wheat-sugar-cookies-4151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole wheat sugar cookies<\/a> from Good Housekeeping<\/li>\n<li>Jello or rice pudding<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/Recipe\/Fruit-Leather\/?prop24=hn_slide4_Fruit-Leather&amp;evt19=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fruit leather<\/a> from allrecipes.com<\/li>\n<li>Graham crackers with peanut butter or marshmallow fluff<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470914575363\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kool-Aid meringue cookies<\/a> from smartschoolhouse.com<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470914575911\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fruit roll sushi<\/a> from mrfood.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some additional ways to ensure your son or daughter won&#8217;t be singing the lunch box blues this school year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage your child to help with meal planning, shopping, preparation and packing<\/li>\n<li>Use cookie cutters to cut bread, cheese and fruit into fun shapes<\/li>\n<li>Use edible ink markers <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gourmet-Writer-Decorator-Assorted-Colors\/dp\/B0012DMI1S\/ref=sr_1_1\/187-0808512-0135332?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408038027&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=edible+ink+markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like these<\/a> to write a note on a piece of fruit<\/li>\n<li>Transform your child\u2019s lunch into a work of art, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/118219558941958845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like this one<\/a> from happyherbivore.com<\/li>\n<li>Pop in for a surprise lunch visit, if your child&#8217;s school allows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep following our blog for more delicious <a href=\"\/blog\/tag\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipes<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/life-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homeowner resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is winding down and school bells will soon be ringing. 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