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Healthy Back to School Lunch Ideas

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It's back to school time and I'm thinking about lunches. We've rounded up healthy back to school lunch ideas that are delicious, fun to eat, and anything but boring! Your family will love all of these recipes.

A collage of 6 heathy lunch ideas with the post title on the picture.

I don't know about you but trying to pack healthy lunches that are actually worth eating usually feels like a big pain in the you know what. Sandwiches? Again? Booorrring. And, I can't eat a salad every single day. Again, way too boring. I want lunches that are so good that I start considering eating my lunch about 10:00 AM.

Do you feel the same way?

Great. We are taking a stand against the boring lunch club and we've put together a list of the best healthy back to school lunch ideas. They will be delicious, fun recipes that your kids will love and you'll want to pack your own lunch, too.

Here are the Best Healthy Back to School Lunch Ideas:

A plate piled high with bbq chicken quesadillas with salsa and sour cream on the side.
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
This is the ultimate chicken quesadilla recipe. Loaded with saucy bbq chicken, lots of melty cheese, and Tex-Mex favorites like corn, black beans, and bell peppers, they are always a winner. You'll love how quick and easy they are to make!
5 stars (29 ratings)
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a close up of cheese toasts with bacon and tomatoes
Tomato Bacon Cheese Toast Recipe
Here's our take on tomato bacon cheese toast (aka grown-up grilled cheese). It's sourdough bread topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, fresh tomato, basil, and onion then baked until melty and crisp. It makes a delicious brunch, lunch, or light dinner, and it's ready in just 20 minutes!
4.89 stars (17 ratings)
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Curried Wheat Berry Chicken Salad in a bowl.
Curried Wheat Berry Chicken Salad Recipe
A classic lunch gets deliciously updated in this nutritious variation of chicken salad that features chewy wheat berries with a bold curry kick. It's a salad that has it all; it's creamy, crunchy, fresh, hearty, and flavorful. It's easy to make and there are endless ways to enjoy this flavorful spin on chicken salad!
4.95 stars (17 ratings)
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Cranberry chicken salad in a glass mixing bowl with serving spoons.
Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe
This cranberry chicken salad is an easy and delicious recipe made with shredded chicken, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crunchy celery all wrapped up in a cream dressing. It's perfect for meal-prep lunches or a quick snack!Ā 
4.87 stars (46 ratings)
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Homemade nut free granola bars in a pan.
Nut Free Granola Bars Recipe
Nut-free granola bars are the perfect treat to pack for a work or school snack. They are sweetened naturally with dates and a little maple syrup for a healthy alternative to store-bought granola bars.
4.89 stars (35 ratings)
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Easy chicken bites being dipped into ketchup.
Easy Chicken Bites Recipe
Easy Chicken Bites are simple enough to make for a quick and healthy snack and they freeze very well. A light coating of starch and spices makes them nice and crispy when baked. You'll love them!
4.96 stars (22 ratings)
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This chicken salad recipe in a glass bowl with wooden salad spoons.
Best Chicken Salad Recipe
This chicken salad is deliciously creamy, dotted with sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and crisp almond slices. Served on top of greens, it's a healthy, paleo and keto chicken salad.
4.98 stars (34 ratings)
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Tuna Po' Boy Salad Bowls have all the fun and flavor of your favorite sandwich AND you can feel good about eating them. They're made with some easy to make tuna balls and dressed in a simple remoulade salad dressing. They pack well so make them for dinner and pack the leftovers for lunch! | theendlessmeal.com
Tuna Balls Salad Bowls Recipe
Tuna Balls Salad Bowls have all the fun and flavor of your favorite sandwich AND you can feel good about eating them. They're made with some easy to make tuna balls and dressed in a simple remoulade salad dressing. They pack well so make them for dinner and pack the leftovers for lunch!
4.97 stars (32 ratings)
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A serving plate with Zucchini Patties and a lemon dip
Zucchini Patties Recipe
These easy zucchini patties are moist, crispy, and falafel-like. They're made with fresh ingredients like grated zucchini, chickpeas, feta cheese, fresh dill, and lemon and then pan-fried until golden. They're a super tasty light meal or snack and they're ready in just 30 minutes!
4.94 stars (77 ratings)
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Posted: 09/01/2019 Updated: 11/13/2022
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