High School Lunchbox Ideas

This back to school lunch series is inspired by my teenager. She takes a lunch box to school as a Junior in High School and I love it! I would rather pack her lunch knowing she has things to eat that she likes rather than her going to school & being hungry all day.

🏃🏻‍♀️💨 Breakfast on the Go - We are not morning people so any extra sleep we can get we will & grab breakfast later.

🐄🍫 Fairlife Chocolate milk is the best! The protein helps you feel full & the taste is really good just like chocolate milk!

🍌 Fruit, Yogurt & Muffins are basic but get the job done.

💪🏻 Protein bars are good, love to pair with fruit!

☕️ Protein Coffee is the best of both worlds. My daughter can skip Starbucks & still feel full.

🥗 Lunch is going to vary depending on the school. If your child has access to a microwave to heat up lunch that really opens doors! Some premade options are canned pasta, Mac & cheese cups, hot pockets or leftovers! If they don’t have a microwave option try salads, sandwiches or wraps. These are easy to prepare at home and prep for the week or pickup at the grocery store.

🏐 Most kids have an after school activity! Sports, Work, volunteering or study groups - I love packing a snack that is quick & easy to eat plus a little protein to hold them over until dinner time. Some of these can be made at home too! Make your own PB Cracks, Pre portion cheese cubes, nuts & lunchmeat, have a recipe for a protein bar? make that! The Zone Perfect chocolate chip cookie dough bar is elite! If you like eating raw cookie dough, try this!

🍿Snacks- Good to have with lunch or something extra just in case. Take a giant bag of popcorn & preportion into grab and go bags at home, boil & peel eggs on Sunday to have for the whole week.

🧃My daughter carries her Stanley cup with her but sometimes you need something extra! Water mixes to add flavor, Olipop & Izzy are nice if you are trying to cut back on soda but love the fizz, Sunny D is always a hit, Premade Starbucks drinks save you time & money and everything isn’t for everyone but mini energy drinks are ok in moderation for our family.

🎒Just a few lunchboxes & accessories to pack all of your snacks in! Most of the bags & cups were found on Amazon/Target. And doesn’t hurt to have some hand sanitizer in your lunch bag as well! 🫧

@Lemon8 Food

#lemon8food #schoollunch #lunchforschool #mealprep #teenlunch #BackToSchool #lunchideas #STARBUCKS #highschool #snacks