Back to School Lunchbox Ideas

As your kids head back to school, keep this list on hand to help mix and match different lunch options.

Lunchbox Ideas List

Pick one item from each section (or a combo protein and grain)

FRUIT

• Apples

• Berries

• Grapes

• Watermelon

• Orange

• Banana

• Kiwi

• Pineapple 

• Mango 

VEGETABLE

• Cucumber

• Carrots

• Celery

• Lettuce

• Broccoli

• Cauliflower

• Bell Pepper

• Edamame

• Cherry tomatoes 

• Snap peas 

PROTEIN

• Meat (chicken, pepperoni, luncheon meat)

• Cheese

• Egg

• Nut butter 

• Hummus

• Tofu 

• Edamame

• Beans 

• Cheese

• Yogurt 

GRAIN

• Crackers

• Tortilla chips

• Pita bread

• Roll

• Rice

• Muffin

• Pasta

• Pancake 

GRAIN and Protein COMBO

• Sandwich (meat + cheese, nut butter and jelly)

• Nachos or Quesadilla

• Pizza (try on pita bread or English muffin)

SALTY or SWEET

• Nuts

• Olives

• Granola

• Chocolate

• Marshmallows

• Cookie

• Fruit snacks