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Best way to grow Back-to-School Lunches: 5 Fast Ideas

This recipe provides five fast and easy ideas for packing back-to-school lunches, focusing on simple ingredients and minimal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 lunches
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Lunch Idea 1: Sandwich Pinwheels
  • 5 Whole wheat tortillas
  • 5 tablespoons Cream cheese or hummus
  • 5 slices Sliced turkey or ham
  • 5 handfuls Spinach leaves
Lunch Idea 2: DIY Lunchable
  • 1 Crackers small box
  • 5 Cheese slices
  • 5 slices Pepperoni or deli meat

Equipment

  • Knife

Method
 

Sandwich Pinwheels
  1. Spread cream cheese or hummus evenly over each whole wheat tortilla. Layer with sliced turkey or ham and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.
  2. Roll each tortilla up tightly, then slice into 1-inch pinwheels. Pack with some fruit and a small container of yogurt.
DIY Lunchable
  1. Arrange crackers, cheese slices, and pepperoni or deli meat in a bento box or divided container. This allows the child to assemble their own mini-sandwiches.
  2. Add some cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices for vegetables. Include a small treat like a cookie or a piece of fruit.

Notes

These ideas are designed to be quick and easy to prepare in the morning or the night before. Feel free to customize with your child's favorite fillings and snacks.