It's that time of year again - back to school, and back to making lunches! It can be hard to think of easy, healthy school lunch ideas that your kids will actually eat. As we all know, it's so important to fuel your kids mentally & physically for their school day, but it's hard to think of ideas, and it can be easy to quickly get stuck in a rut. Here are some easy, high-protein, and healthy school lunch ideas for kids (Or adults! I often make the same protein for myself & my kids' lunches)
1. Turkey and Veggie Wrap
Whole wheat wrap with sliced turkey, hummus, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and spinach.
Add some cheese or avocado for extra flavor.
2. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Layer plain Greek yogurt with whole-wheat granola, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey.
Add pumpkin or sunflower seeds for an extra protein boost.
3. Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla (dinner leftover!)
Whole wheat tortilla with grilled chicken, black beans, and shredded cheese.
Serve with a side of salsa or guacamole.
4. Tuna, Salmon or Egg Salad Sandwich or Wrap
Whole grain bread or wrap with tuna, salmon or eggs mixed with Chosen mayo, hummus, cottage cheese, diced celery, and a little mustard.
Leftover tip: I love repurposing cooked salmon fillets from dinner into salmon salad for lunch - simply mix cold salmon with mayo, hummus, cottage cheese & diced celery, and voila!
Add some lettuce or tomato slices.
5. Egg Muffins
Bake eggs with spinach, bell peppers, and cheese in a silcone muffin pan.
These can be made ahead and eaten cold or reheated (warning: they don't freeze well, but cooked eggs last a few days in the fridge).
6. Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken
Cooked quinoa (use chicken or veggie stock vs. water for more flavour) mixed with diced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette.
Add some feta or olives for extra flavor.
7. Protein-Packed Smoothie
Blend Greek yogurt, a banana, spinach, sunflower butter, and a scoop of protein powder (love LeanFit whey protein isolate brand). Prep the smoothie the night before, and add liquid and blend the morning of!
Serve with a side of whole grain crackers (RW Garcia is my favorite GF brand!), cheese, a turkey pepperoni and cut veggies.
8. Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups
Roll slices of turkey and cheese around a cucumber stick, pickle or bell pepper strip.
Serve with whole grain crackers and a piece of fruit.
9. Mini Turkey Meatballs (dinner leftover!)
Bake mini meatballs using ground turkey, oats, and your favorite seasonings.
Serve with whole grain pita and a side of veggies.
10. Cottage Cheese and Fruit
Serve cottage cheese with sliced peaches or pineapple and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Pair with whole grain crackers or a small handful of pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
11. Smoked Salmon Wraps
Whole wheat wrap with sliced smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber slices
Pair with carrots stick, bell pepper and strawberries
These ideas are not only high in protein but also balanced with other nutrients, making them great options for keeping kids energized throughout the day. Book a FREE 15-minute Discovery Call to learn more about my Custom Meal Planning Program that include all of these recipes and more to fuel your family with health lunches for the entire school year!
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