Back to School: Lunch Hacks

We know it’s no easy feat to not only get up in the morning and make lunch for your picky kiddos – nutritious AND they’ll eat it? We know – sounds impossible. Luckily there are a variety of ways to get around that to not only save you time but also money.

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• If your kids have a sweet tooth, instead of buying the sugary snacks, buy ripe fruit when in season. Your kids will be surprised at just how sweet fruit and berries can be! Ripe cherries and raspberries are some of the sweetest fruits out there!
• Looking for a filling snack that is not only healthy but also easy to make? Hard-boiled eggs are the perfect hack to do on Sundays so you’re good to go through the school week.
• Make a batch of healthy muffins to munch on for morning snacks.
• You’ll love this idea of PBJ sushi to turn a boring sandwich into something special.
• Create yummy and filling potstickers or buy frozen pre-made ones at Trader Joe’s.
• Try these super simple lunch box kabobs with ham, cheese, and tomatoes.
• These mini pumpkin pancakes are as good as they sound. Make a big batch on Sunday to use all week.
• Speaking of mini, no kid can resist mini burritos! Easy to make in bulk for multiple lunches in a row.