Mozzarella and TomatoThis simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.
Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child’s new favorite sandwich stuffing.
With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.
Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.
Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.
Your kids will love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.
Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo
Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch your kids will love.
This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.
Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.
With this recipe, it’s easy to make your kids feel extra-special at lunchtime.
This lightened-up version will give your kids a favorite meal with less fat.
This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.
Recipes for…Soups, Chips, and Dips
Send your kids off to school with a thermos of this hearty soup. Be sure to pack their favorite crackers for dunking.
When your kids tire of the same old sandwich, pack this vegetarian chili.
Chicken Chili with Green Salsa
Slightly spicy, this chili is a fun departure from an ordinary lunch.
Have your kids enjoy this mild soup with tortilla chips.
Thanks to this tasty soup, getting your kids to eat their veggies has never been easier.
Romano-Cheese Flatbread Crisps
These yummy crisps are the perfect companion for a tasty dip like hummus.
Give your kids a healthy alternative to potato chips. Baked crisps have all the crunch without the fat.
Fill a piece of Tupperware with a scoop of hummus, veggie sticks, and pita strips.
Holy guacamole! Your kids will love dipping baked tortillas into this mildly spiced classic recipe.
Cheesy Salsa Dip and Peanut-Butter-Ginger Dip
Cut up your child’s favorite veggies and pack them along with these tasty dips.
Recipes for…Healthy Desserts
A sweet treat like these cookies are the highlight of your child’s lunch hour.
Your child works hard all day. Give him or her a sweet reward with these rich brownies.
Skip the prepackaged bars and make your own lunchbox-friendly healthy treat.
Light and tangy, these sunny cookies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Better-for-you whole-grain cookies are a great choice for a healthy lunchbox.
Add chocolate chips or other favorite mix-ins to this healthier cookie dough.
This hearty treat is perfectly packable. Experiment with different flavors of preserves.
All the taste of pie, in easy-to-pack squares.
Read more: School Dessert Ideas – Best Healthy After Lunch Snacks & Desserts – Good Housekeeping
