School is just about to start, and already I’m hearing moms worrying about school lunch.
Having food allergies, my children take their own lunch to school each day. For us, it is a safer and healthier manner that works best for our family. No worrying about cross-contamination, becoming sick in class or eating something that has gluten.
Eating a healthier lunch also gives students more stamina and energy to get through the day and think clearer. Eating crappy, sugary junk will drain their energy and lessen their attention span in class.
Think about what kind of student you want your child to be. Fill them with the right fuel, and they will have more energy to be productive.
Grab our school lunch ideas
so that you can stay safe and healthy
at school / work
♥ Coconut or Greek Yogurt with fruit and granola mixed in, topped with cinnamon
♥ Mac & Cheese with steamed carrots and broccoli
♥ Sliced veggies with hummus and rice cakes
♥ Eggs: sliced egg or egg salad sandwich, hard-boiled egg
♥ Tuna on a bagel
♥ Chicken salad on a lettuce leaf or roll up
♥ Waffle or bagel with Sun Butter and banana slices
♥ Minestrone soup, Chicken soup or gazpacho cold soup
♥ Kale salad with grated carrots, olives, and avocado
♥ A green salad loaded with veggies, topped with chicken, tuna, salmon or taco meat
♥ Tacos – taco meat on a lettuce leaf or in a zucchini pancake
♥ Chili
♥ Calzone – get creative with the fillings
♥ Quinoa salad with raw or roasted veggies
♥ Black bean burger
♥ Turkey burger
♥ BLT on a waffle, gluten-free bread, bagel or lettuce wrap
♥ Rice cakes with Sun Butter
♥ Stuffed avocado
♥ Rice Bowl – brown rice with added protein (meats/beans) and veggies
♥ Sliced turkey and cheese roll-ups (watch the additives in deli meats)
♥ Carrot soup with a home-made muffin
♥ Don’t forget dinner left-overs – they make great lunches for the following day and help with time prep
For the adults and parents: if you typically go out to lunch at work, think about all the money you could save by bringing your own lunch to the office. Seriously – try it for a week and see what happens! You will be amazed at how much you can save.
Check my previous post to see how you can accomplish this in your own home.
Pre-planning and preparing
meals at home
saves time and money!
If you want help with a certain recipe, leave me a comment or reach out to jennifer@glutenfreemarcksthespot.com
Even better, schedule a free call with me and we can plan out your school lunches together.
Have a great school year!
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