Healthy School Lunches – Eating Healthy 4 Life

5 Steps To Packing School Lunches With Food Allergies

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:42:36 +0000

The kids are back in school and the lazy days of summer are over. September is a great time for renewal, but it is also a time where you end up juggling so many things at once. It is a time for meal prep, homework, after school activities, playdates, field trips, drop off, pick up …

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Mini Tortilla Wraps

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:07:37 +0000

Mini tortilla wraps are super cute, and you can put basically anything in the wrap that your child likes. Making them bite-sized is more appealing for little ones as well. Mini tortilla wraps Cheese Pretzels Kiwi Orange segments

Snack Plate Lunch (mom’s choice)

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:22:38 +0000

As you can see, this lunch is a take on the snack plate lunch, but this time it is mom’s choice. I make these lunches usually on Friday when we are running low on “normal” lunch items. I look in the refrigerator and pantry and grab everything I can possibly put into a lunch. I …

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Snack Plate Lunch (kid’s choice)

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:14:58 +0000

This is my favorite lunch to pack and the kid’s favorite lunch to eat! It is called the snack plate lunch. Basically, the lunch consists of lots of different snacks. As you can see, this lunch doesn’t skimp on nutrition at all! Turkey roll ups Raisins Kidney beans Cantaloupe Blueberries Snack Clementine Pretzels

Sunbutter Sandwich

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:07:43 +0000

For the children who are allergic to nut butters and for the families who are trying to pack their children’s lunch, while thinking of those with food allergies…. This one is for you! Sunbutter is a great substitute for peanut butter and other nut butters. Add some jam, jelly or honey and you are set. …

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Salami and Cheese Sandwich

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:22:07 +0000

Nothing is easier than a quick sandwich for lunch. You have a variety of meats and cheeses (dairy free ones as well) to choose from in order to switch it up a bit. Salami is a treat for my son, so when he gets this in his lunch, he is super excited. Along with the …

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Turkey Meatloaf

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:14:17 +0000

What’s for dinner? And lunch? Turkey meatloaf! Leftovers are so easy to pack up for your child’s lunch. You spend so much time making a healthy dinner, why not save some to put in their lunchbox the next day? You know they are getting something nutritious, and it took you no time at all to …

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Whole Grain Rotini with Chickpeas

eli@i8-8oo9gt7 — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:37:05 +0000

Whole grain rotini with chickpeas and shredded cheese (feel free to switch out with a gluten free pasta and a dairy free shredded cheese, such as Daiya) Grape tomatoes Cucumbers Strawberries Nature Made mini chocolate chip cookie (these are not gluten and dairy free)

Quinoa

eli@i8-8oo9gt7 — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:36:27 +0000

Tricolored quinoa (leftovers from the night before makes it much easier) Watermelon Kidney beans Sharp cheddar slices Snack Pretzels Fresh mango

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

eli@i8-8oo9gt7 — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:46:47 +0000

Homemade macaroni and cheese (see below for recipe) Grape tomatoes Kidney beans Strawberries Easy Mac and Cheese Ingredients 16oz box of uncooked macaroni or pasta of choice (here I used penne) 2 cups shredded cheese 2 1/2 T flour 1/4 cup butter 3 cups milk Directions Make macaroni to package directions. Make a roux …

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