School Lunch Ideas to Make Your Own

If your child likes waffles, you can start with that familiar format. Lunchbox includes beet and quinoa waffles and potato and turkey waffles. For wrap fans, make tortillas and choose a familiar filling.

Illustration: Beet & Quinoa Waffles
Illustration from Lunchbox

Beet & Quinoa Waffles

Beets and quinoa in a familiar waffle format. A way to introduce new ingredients without changing the whole lunch menu.

Lunchbox cover

Lunchbox

By Valentina Churaeva

More options for tomorrow’s lunch

  • Rotate waffles, rolls and tortillas instead of packing the same sandwich.
  • Choose fillings and variations to suit your child’s tastes.
  • Use the collection’s tips to plan prep, packing and storage.
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Build a lunch for your child

  • Choose a main food your child already eats.
  • Add familiar produce or another suitable side.
  • Pack wet sauces separately from baked foods.
  • Follow your school’s rules on nuts and other allergens.
  • Plan how the food will stay cold until lunch.