1. Turkey & Apple Pinwheels
Ingredients:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
Instructions: Spread cream cheese on tortillas. Layer turkey, apple slices, and spinach. Roll tightly, slice into 1-inch pinwheels. Pack with grapes and pretzels.
2. Cheesy Veggie Muffin Cups
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced zucchini
- Pinch of salt
Instructions: Whisk eggs and milk. Stir in cheese and veggies. Pour into greased muffin tin. Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes. Pack 2–3 cups cold with cherry tomatoes and whole-grain crackers.
3. Rainbow Hummus Box
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1 whole wheat pita, cut into triangles
- 1/2 cup cucumber sticks
- 1/2 cup carrot sticks
- 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olives
Instructions: Pack hummus in a small container. Arrange pita and veggies around it. Kids dip and build their own bites.
4. Mini Chicken & Rice Bowls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup black beans, drained
- 1 tbsp mild salsa
Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Pack in a thermos or container. Serve with a side of diced mango.
5. PB & Banana Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
- 2 small whole wheat tortillas
- 4 tbsp peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free schools)
- 2 bananas
Instructions: Spread peanut butter on tortillas. Place a whole banana on each and roll tightly. Slice into thick rounds. Pack with a yogurt tube and snap peas.
