Use your favorite waffles to make this fun portable breakfast idea, or read the tips below on how to keep it fresh for hours until lunchtime! Breakfast Bento with Waffle Sandwiches “Mom! I don’t like waffles,” said no kid ever. That’s one of the reasons this bento is always a hit. We’re talking about an easy-to-pack and nutritious breakfast-inspired bento kids will devour. You can use homemade waffles or your favorite ones from the freezer aisle for this breakfast on the go! All you need is a lunch container with compartments to keep things separate and easy to eat on the way to school or at ..read more

Whether you buy it or use my easy recipe below, this post shares everything you need to know to keep it fresh inside a lunch box for hours! High Protein School Lunch with Chicken Salad I gotta admit it: I enjoy so many salads for lunch, but one is right there on the top of the list of most tasty and convenient salads a mom can turn into many meals. I’m talking about my famous Southern Chicken Salad. This school lunch idea adapts that recipe for a terrific high-protein meal that kids will devour! This is one of those amazing salads the entire family can enjoy for lunch, especially older k ..read more

This easy school lunch idea can be packed fast. Plus, below, you’ll learn how to keep everything fresh until lunch! Homemade Protein Lunchable This protein lunchable is every mom’s dream: easy to make in no time with healthy ingredients that growing kids like! Bonus: it’s a fun, nostalgic, packed lunch idea even teens will enjoy adding to their lunch box or as an after school snack. Much healthier than any store-bought version, this is an epic meal they can eat for lunch, as a high-protein side for a sandwich, or as a snack on their way to practice. Versatile AND easy is always a win! Keep re ..read more

Below, you’ll learn how to pack this healthy lunch for school so it stays fresh for hours. Greek Chicken Bento Lunch Box Do you know how I build epic bento box lunches that take no time and my kids devour? Easier than you think! I open the fridge and see proteins, veggies, and fruits raising their hands, trying to be picked for an amazing lunch like this Greek Chicken Bento Box! Well, maybe the ingredients don’t raise their hands, but trust me, when you have real and wholesome staples in the fridge and pantry, making a healthy school lunch is super simple. This one includes chicken ..read more

Keep reading to learn all the hacks to build a healthy lunch that stays fresh until lunchtime. Bento Box Lunch with Ham & Cheese Roll Ups These Ham and Cheese roll-ups are a great lunch idea when you run out of bread but have deli meat and cheese. It’s tasty, packed with protein, and easy to assemble in 5 minutes. Even little hands can help to prep this lunch! Use your favorite cheese: like Cheddar, Swiss, Jack, mozzarella, Gouda… there’s no limit! Once the ham and cheese roll-ups are done, pack them in a lunch box with fruit, veggies, and your favorite lunch sides for the ultimate balanc ..read more

Keep reading to learn all the tips to build a delicious bento that stays fresh until lunch. Mini Pancakes Breakfast Bento Box Who doesn’t love breakfast food any time of day? This breakfast bento box with mini pancakes brings variety to the usual lunch routine. Your child will be eager to open the lunchbox! It’s super quick to assemble, using leftover pancakes from breakfast over the weekend or from your freezer stash. Toasting is optional and recommended on light toast, just enough to soften the pancakes. That said, sometimes I make this bento with frozen pancakes, which thaw by lunch! Brea ..read more

Is there anything better than making a healthy lunch in 5 minutes that feels like you’re eating a picnic at school? I think not! Read below to learn how to pack this bento box so it stays fresh for lunch! 5 Minute Deli Meat & Fruit Bento Lunch Idea When you want to pack lunches fast, it’s best to not overthink it. Kids love finding a variety of foods that vary in color and texture inside their lunchbox and parents can feel good about the nutrition inside. What I love about this bento is that it has a little bit of everything, and it’s fun to eat, just like a picnic! This picnic-inspired l ..read more

Learn how to pack this delicious bento box step by step and prevent spills so everything stays fresh and neat until lunch! Bento Box with Chips and Guacamole Turn your favorite party dip into this delicious chips and guacamole bento box that kids and adults enjoy. In 5 minutes, you can pack a tasty lunch made with real ingredients. Guacamole is full of healthy fats and fiber, while chips and veggies are a nutritious way to make this bento fun to eat! I like to add cubed cheese and olives for the ultimate appetizer-like lunch. It couldn’t be any easier to assemble and is ridiculously tasty. W ..read more