20 Best School Lunch Ideas That Aren’t Sandwiches
A collection of creative and delicious school lunch ideas, perfect for keeping your kids excited at lunchtime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cheese
- Vegetables (Spinach, bell peppers, etc.)
- Pasta (Fusilli or rotini)
- Olive oil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cheese cubes (Feta)
- Pizza dough
- Pizza sauce
- Pepperoni or veggies
- Cooked rice
- Steamed broccoli
- Chicken strips or tofu
- Sushi rice or cauliflower rice
- Nori sheets or lettuce leaves
- Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin.
- Whisk together 6 eggs and 1 cup of milk until frothy.
- Fold in your choice of shredded cheese and chopped vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into prepared muffin tins until about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the tops are golden and set.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
- Cook 2 cups of chosen pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Toss warm pasta with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add in halved cherry tomatoes, diced cheese, and other veggies.
- Serve it in small cups.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out your dough.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough and sprinkle with cheese and toppings.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Place on greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Notes
Try adding a side of fruit or colorful veggie sticks with each meal for a wholesome lunch! Many of these recipes can be prepared ahead of time and taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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