Back to School Lunchbox Planner

School is back in session! For parents, that means the added duty of packing a nutritious lunch to sustain your kid’s mental power and energy throughout the day.

Ideally, there should be a source of protein, fat, and either a fruit or vegetable (bonus points if you get both in). A little treat is okay too, as long as the added sugar content is minimal to none.

Check out the meal blueprints below for lunchbox inspiration.

Monday

• Protein: Hummus & chicken wrap (on whole grain or gluten free wrap)

• Fats: Chia pudding pack (Mamma Chia)

• Fruit: Grapes

• Treat: Boom Chicka Pop single popcorn bags

Bonus after school snack: Apple & almond butter

Tuesday

• Protein: Turkey & cheese roll ups

• Fats: Trail mix

• Fruit: Tangerine

• Treat: Hippeas white cheddar chickpea puffs

Bonus after school snack: Baby carrots & hummus

Wednesday

• Protein: Hard boiled eggs or egg salad sandwich (on whole grain or gluten free bread)

• Fats: Baby carrots & ranch

• Fruit: Applesauce

• Treat: Annie's gummies

Bonus after school snack: String cheese & grapes

Thursday

• Protein: Tuna salad on crackers (whole grain or gluten free crackers)

• Fats: Low sugar yogurt (like Chobani Less Sugar)

• Vegetable: Cherry tomatoes

• Treat: Natural fruit leather

Bonus after school snack: Trail mix & applesauce

Friday

• Protein: String cheese

• Fats: Almond butter & jelly sandwich (on whole grain or gluten free bread)

• Vegetable: Cucumber slices & ranch

• Treat: KIND fruit bites

Bonus after school snack: Low sugar yogurt & berries

Which combinations have your children loved? Comment below!