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Shuffles School Lunch Ideas

Craft delicious and fun school lunches using versatile ingredients that appeal to both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, School Lunch
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 slices Whole grain bread Or tortillas for wraps
Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots Sliced into sticks
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Sliced
Protein Sources
  • 1 cup Grilled chicken Or substitute turkey or beans
Cheese
  • 4 slices Cheese slices For flavor
Fun Snacks
  • 1 cup Crackers For a crunchy addition
  • 1 batch Butter cookies Optional sweet treat

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Choose your base and lay it down in your lunch box.
  2. Add a layer of your chosen protein.
  3. Slice up crunchy veggies and add them for nutrition and texture.
  4. Add a slice or sprinkle of cheese for extra flavor.
  5. Incorporate fun snacks like crackers or popcorn.
  6. Seal the lunch box securely and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Store lunches in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider portioning proteins or spreads and freezing them for meal prep.