Welcome to Sack Lunch Sunday – Summer Edition. For many of you, packing lunches is a year long process. For me, we pack almost daily as we head to the pool, picnic, zoo, aquarium or other fun adventure. I thought I would continue with my Sack Lunch Sunday and help those of you are packing year round either for yourself, spouse or your little ones.
I am keeping it simple by just sharing with you some of my favorites and you can mix and match based on your schedule. I like to choose 1 item from each category daily.
Fruits:
- Strawberries
- Grapes (frozen)
- 1/2 Banana
- Kiwi
- Blueberries
- Melon
- Pineapple
- Apple Sauce (I love GoGo Squeez or Buddy Fruits)
- Raisins
- Pears
- Oranges
- Fruit Kabobs
- Healthy Fruit “Palm Tree”
Veggies:
- Carrots with ranch
- Celery (Ants on a log is fun – spread with peanut butter and dress with raisins or chocolate chips)
- Green and Red Pepper Slices
- Wholly Guacamole with tortilla chips
- Hummus with pita chips
Main:
- Pepperoni and Cheese Cubes
- PBJ (cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters)
- String Cheese and Nuts
- Tortilla Wrap
- Sloppy Joe Pizza
- Ham and Cheese Rollup with a pretzel
- BLT Dogs
- Turkey Sandwich Combo
- Pretzels and Peanut Butter
- Pepperoni Rollups
- Cheese and Crackers
- Peanut Butter and Crackers
- Crescent Pepperoni Rollups
- BLT
- Blueberry Banana Stacks
- PB&J Burritos
Dessert:
- Brownie
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Nilla Wafers
- Rice Krispie Treat
- Oatmeal Cookie
- Marshmallows
- Mickey Mouse Cupcakes
- Homemade Fruit Popsicle
Beverages:
- Horizon Organic Milk Singles
- Honest Aid Pouches
- Fresh Lemonade
- Water
- Applewood Julep
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