17 Healthy School Lunch Ideas (That Your Kids Will Actually Eat)

Chia seeds are packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats, three nutrients that help support satiety. Combining chia seeds with milk and letting it refrigerate overnight results in a creamy, pudding-like dish that kids love to eat. Sweeten it up with some fruit puree to make it extra kid-friendly.

While a chia-seed pudding alone isn't enough for an entire lunch, it's a great side snack. This versatile chia-seed pudding recipe in particular can be a great dessert instead of the old-school Snack Packs.