When your go-to meal has grown tired for even the pickiest eater in your home, it's time to shake things up with these easy, kid-friendly school lunch ideas.
PEANUT BUTTER, STRAWBERRY & BANANA QUESADILLAS
Test out this quick and easy quesadilla for something different, yet familiar enough to become an instant favorite.
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LUNCH KEBABS
The novelty of eating lunch off a stick will likely be enough to win 'em over. Bologna who?
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AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
A tired cafeteria classic gets a surprising makeover in this updated protein-packed chicken salad recipe.
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MOZZARELLA MEATBALL FRITTATA
Frittatas make the most out of leftovers and no matter the mix-in, they're reliably delicious without reheating.
SECRETS OF GREAT SECOND MEALS
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ROASTED BROCCOLI & BACON PASTA SALAD
Bacon makes it better: A well-known fact that will absolutely get your kid to eat more greens.
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PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA ROLL-UP SNACK BOX
Peanut butter brings plenty of protein to the table and bananas provide energy-boosting carbs. Plus these roll-ups look fun!
DAMN DELICIOUS
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MINI DEEP DISH PIZZAS
Let's be honest, everyone enjoys a cold pizza snack!
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GRILLED CAPRESE SKEWERS
This clever sandwich hack with crispy bread won't lose its luster like most sandwich bread.
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TACO PINWHEELS
Cute, colorful and packed with chicken and veggies, these pinwheels are held together by the most kid-friendly ingredient in your kitchen: cream cheese.
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AVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD
Kids are suckers for corkscrew pasta – and really, who isn't? Capitalize on that with a pasta salad that scores high on nutritional value.
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BAKED QUINOA CHICKEN NUGGETS
They beat the frozen kind out by a mile. Pack them with sides of ketchup and honey mustard, and your kid won't even notice the quinoa in the mix.
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