WEEKLY LUNCH ROUNDUP
Real, simple lunch ideas to get you through the week, updated weekly by Diana Rene.
Sometimes you just need some new lunch ideas, and instead of posting them on my stories throughout the week - I wanted to keep them in one place to make it easier for everyone.
Every weekend, I will post the lunches I packed for the week prior so you have fresh new ideas each week. A few things to keep in mind:
- Not all kids like the same types of foods. If your kiddo doesn't like something in these lunches, then don't pack them! Substitute wherever needed.
- You will see a few items repeated throughout each week. That is on purpose!! By putting similar foods in throughout a one-week period, I'm able to simplify the lunch meal planning AND save money as I'm not buying extra food (that will likely end up going to waste anyway)
- I pack all gluten and nut-free lunches for my kids because one of my daughters has several food allergies. If I post a gluten-free bread, you can of course substitute it for regular bread - these are just what I pack, and will still give you new ideas.
-Some weeks i'll pack lunches all 5 days and will show them here. Other weeks, they may have hot lunch or a half day or are sick, and I'll only upload however many lunches I packed that week. :)
Most of all, I hope this is helpful - and gives you some new ideas for lunches! 💙
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Gluten Free Crackers with Wowbutter sandwiches, Yogurt, Oat Haus Granola, Kirkland fruit/veggie pouch, Babybell cheese and Bare Apple Chips.
This was a day that they needed more snacky type foods for a few reasons.
Gluten Free Pretzel Crisps & Hummus, Colby Jack Cheese, Sunflower Seeds, Grapes, Kirkland Fruit/Veggie Pouch, and Gummy Bears to celebrate expanders coming off! 🎉
You'll notice this is almost the same exact lunch as yesterday. Why? Because BOTH of my kids said "lunch was sooo good!" when I picked them up from school, and I had more of all of these foods - so why WOULDN'T I pack it again?! The only change is that I put in an Abe's Gluten free chocoloate mini muffin instead of the gummy bears.
They approved again. :)
Salami, Colby Jack Cheese, Fit Joy Crackers (Gluten Free)
Yellow Bell Pepper Slices
Blueberries,
Black Olives
Gluten Free Chips Ahoy
These are one of our fav lunch boxes, I've had the same 2 sets for years (even when run through dishwasher every time): Bentgo Lunch Box affiliate link
Salad: Mixed Greens, Bell Peppers, Pumpkin Seeds, Chopped Deli Turkey, Shredded Cheese, Dressing (in small containers). One is ranch and one is Italian.
Grapes!
We've used this salad container for the last year and it works well to keep items separated until they are ready to eat. affiliate link
Freshmage Salad Container
Vermont Turkey Meat Stick, Colby Jack Cheese, and Fit Joy Crackers (Gluten Free)
Snyders Gluten Free Pretzels, blueberries & Sweet Loren's cookie in both lunches -
Carrots in one lunch, and Cucumbers in the other.
Bentgo Easy Lunchbox affiliate
Vermont Turkey Stick, Colby Jack Cheese, Fit Joy Cracker sandwiches with Wowbutter (nut-free spread), Grapes
These snack boxes with two sides are from Sistema have been a staple for a long time in our home and they hold up great, and easy to open. (dishwasher safe!) affiliate link
The snack box with the grapes is from Rubbermaid. We haven't used these enough yet to know if I'd recommend them, so not linking them here.
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