If you've reassessed the amount of time you're spending assembling your kids' lunch every day or they've been complaining about having the same turkey sandwich on rotation, you don't need to get frustrated. Preparing meals for people — whether that be for a partner or children — can be time-consuming. But it doesn't have to be. Up ahead, we have 19 tasty school lunches that are quick to make and healthy. Doesn't get better than that.
Before you try making ahead deli meat lunches for your freezer, kick your sandwich game up a notch with this delicious apricot ham and cheese combo.
Your kid will love this buffalo chicken meatballs bento box.
Hot dogs and burgers are the ultimate junk foods for kids, but sometimes the way you dress them can make all the difference. Try these California hot dogs, which are loaded with vegetables.
With a tangy honey-ginger vinaigrette, your kiddos will love these cauliflower cashew lunch bowls, but you'll appreciate just how easy they are to make and freeze a week's worth ahead of time.
Skip the fast-food burritos and try these cauliflower rice burritos that the whole family will love! They're also perfect for family dinners on weeknights.
Tacos are the perfect lunch, but they're not always the healthiest option. These chicken taco wraps use all of those delicious taco ingredients with some healthy additions like multi-grain wraps and lots of veggies.
Assembling lunch the way you want is half the fun with DIY pizza Lunchables.
Making pizza at home is so much healthier than delivery, without having to make too many adjustments. This gluten-free pizza crust is great with all of your kids' favorite toppings.
Everyone's favorite cheesy appetizer gets a healthy makeover with these ham and cheese mozzarella sticks. They're baked, so you skip lots of the added calories!
The ultimate comfort food gets a healthy update with this healthy mac and cheese recipe. It's way better than the boxed stuff, and uses yogurt for extra creaminess.
Skip the mayo and try hummus for this chicken salad wrap. Once you take it out of the freezer in the morning, send your kiddo off to school knowing that it will be perfectly defrosted but still chilled by the time he or she is ready for lunch.
Parents and kids alike will go nuts for these delicious low-carb baked chicken nuggets. Pair them with veggie sticks, and you've got an easy lunch your kids will look forward to.
For a twist on the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich (which happens to be a freezer-friendly favorite), try out a peanut butter fruit wrap instead.
Options are seemingly endless with these pinwheel sandwiches five ways.
Kids love the sweet and salty goodness of orange chicken, and you'll feel good about serving up this healthier slow-cooker version. Just serve it with white rice and steamed veggies!
After freezing a batch of these flavorful sun-dried tomato chickpea burgers, add your child's favorite toppings for an easy-yet-healthy school lunch.
These sweet potato and almond butter apple sandwiches are super filling.
Enjoy the convenience of a freezer meal while still giving your little one a healthy option with this Teriyaki chicken bowl.
Speaking of burgers, these turkey burgers are super light and can be served on whole wheat buns. Whether they opt for veggie toppings or not, it makes a healthy lunch.