34 Fun Meal-Prep Ideas That Guarantee an Empty Lunch Box at the End of the Day

If you haven't yet reaped the benefits of meal prep, let us tell you: you're missing out. Spending an hour or two getting prepacked meals for your family ready on a Sunday night will save you a ton of time (and help you stick to your health goals, as well), but getting a week's-worth of your kids' school lunches checked off your list? Now, that's time-saving at its best.

These 34 ideas will help your kids get out of the door faster on a school day and make sure they're getting the healthy meal they need each day to thrive.

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A Sandwich, Blueberries, and Tomatoes

02

Diced Fruit, Rice Crackers, Frozen Zucchini Slices, and Chocolate Chip Cookie

03

A Deconstructed Ham and Cheese Croissant, Veggies, Berries, Yogurt, and Goldfish

04

Spaghetti Pomodoro, Melon Balls, and Chocolates

05

A Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (Kept in the Fridge), a Fig Bar, an Orange, and Popcorn

06

A Sandwich, Cheese, Veggies, Fruit, and a Hard-Boiled Egg

08

Apples, Grapes, Broccoli, Hot Dogs, and Ground Chicken and Egg on Rice

09

A Cheese and Tomato Toast, Nutella Toast, Peppers, and Apples

10

A Hot Dog in a Bun, Carrots, Crackers, Fruit, and Marshmallows With Mini Chocolate Chips

11

Pasta, Asparagus Stalks, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers

12

A PB&J, Rice Crackers, Cheese, Turkey Bites, and Clementines

13

Salad, Popcorn, and Clementines

15

Veggie Quiche and Fruit

16

Half a Bagel, a Cheese and Salami Skewer, Corn, and Fruit

17

Kimchi and Broccoli Fried Rice With Egg Rolls, Pretzels, Crackers, Fruit, a Milk Pouch, and String Cheese

18

Pasta With Chicken, Cucumbers, and Berries

19

Mac and Cheese, Fruits, and Veggies

20

Fruits and Veggies, Goldfish and a Sandwich, Pretzels and a Granola Bar, and Lots of Fruit Snacks

22

Fried Rice, Sweet Potato Wedges, and Apple Slices

23

A Burger, Fruit, and Carrots

24

White Rice, Kale Salad, and Poached Shrimp

25

Pizza, Asparagus Stalks, Honeydew, Crackers, Yogurt, and Applesauce

26

Burritos, Tortillas, and Fruit

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Peppers, Cucumber, Brussel Sprouts, Corn, and Quinoa

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Turkey Corn Dog, Carrots, Celery, Snap Pea Crisps, Strawberry Applesauce, and a Molasses Cookie

30

Pretzels, Grapes, Hot Dogs, Veggies, and Yogurt Parfait

31

Fruit, Salad, Veggies and Dip, and a Ham and Cheese Sandwich

32

A Banana, an Egg, Chocolate, and Oatmeal and Blueberry Bites

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Spinach Spaghetti, Tomato Sauce, Garlic Bread, Hot Dogs, Cucumbers, and Berries

34

Mini Sandwiches, Veggies, Dried and Fresh Fruit, Crackers, and Nuts