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Back to School - School Lunch Ideas - Breakfast Ideas - Kids Snacks

It's back to school time, and that means you'll need new school lunch ideas, healthy breakfast ideas and kids snacks that will satisfy their taste buds. These recipes are tasty, satisfying and sure to keep the kids going all day long.

Healthy School Lunch Recipes

These healthy lunch ideas include healthy school lunch recipes for soups, salads, sandwiches and more. The best kids lunch ideas are those that take into account kids' tastes

Lunch Boxes That Will Take Kids Through the School Day in Style

These lunch boxes are perfect for giving kids a healthy, homemade meal at school. From bento lunch boxes to insulated lunch boxes to fun and whimsical lunch boxes, there is a lunch box here for every kid's taste and needs.

Apple Slices with Peanut Butter and Granola

Creamy peanut butter is spread over apple slices and topped with granola in this yummy, healthy snack.

Banana Smoothies

Icy, sweet and satisfying, these banana smoothies are always a hit with kids.

Bologna and Cheese Rollups

This twist on the standard bologna and cheese sandwiches is guaranteed to tempt kids' taste buds.

Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast cookies are a great way to make sure kids get a healthy breakfast before school, even when they don't have time to sit down for a hot meal.

Chinese Chicken Salad

Rotisserie chicken, lettuce, mandarin oranges, almonds and chow mein noodles give this Chinese chicken salad recipe great flavor.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies make a terrific lunch box dessert or after school snack.

Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Stars

This sweet and salty twist on peanut butter and jelly is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Easy Breakfast Recipes

Sending the kids off to school with these healthy breakfast recipes will guarantee they're alert and functioning at their best. From mini frittatas to yogurt parfaits, these quick and easy breakfast recipes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Frozen Grapes

Sweet and refreshing, frozen grapes taste almost like little bites of sorbet. Kids love frozen grapes.

Grilled Bologna Sandwich for the George Foreman Grill

This grilled bologna sandwich recipe tastes great hot or cold. This George Foreman grill recipe is made with lean bologna, mustard and swiss cheese. This is one of those easy grilled sandwich recipes.

Hard Boiled Eggs

Simple, easy and full of protein, hard-boiled eggs can be made in advance and refrigerated several days. Just be sure to pack a cold pack with the kids' lunch when you're including hard boiled eggs.

How to Pack a School Lunch

Learning how to pack a school lunch is easy when you follow these tips and healthy school lunch ideas.

Mexican Phyllo Cups

These Mexican appetizers are simple phyllo cups filled with a refried beans and cheese mixture that is appealing to kids. These savory fillo cups make great Mexican food for kids.

Mexican Rice

Serve this Mexican rice for dinner and give the kids the leftovers in their school lunches. It makes a hearty, healthy and satisfying vegetarian meal.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Rolls

Peanut butter gets dressed up in this cute and clever recipe.

Potato Soup Recipe

This potato soup recipe is creamy and comforting -- a perfect school lunch to keep the kids going all day long.

Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes make a tasty, nutritious and satisfying breakfast that will keep the kids going all day long.

Rice Crispy Treats

Rice crispy treats make a welcome addition to any kids' school lunch.

Roast Beef Wraps

Whether you serve these roast beef wraps hot or cold, they make a tasty change of pace for school lunches.

Soft Pretzels

Soft pretzels make the house smell great while you're baking them, and they make a nice change from the standard lunch box fare.

Spaghetti and Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Leftover spaghetti and meatballs are put to delicious use in this tasty spaghetti and meatball sandwich recipe.

Strawberry Smoothies

These strawberry smoothies are healthy and refreshing as a breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Tomato Soup

Tomato soup makes a healthy and satisfying addition to a school lunch.

Top 10 Gourmet Peanut Butters to Buy and Make Yourself

Kids won't get bored with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches made with these gourmet peanut butters. With flavors like cinnamon raisin and dark chocolate, these peanut butters are anything but ordinary.

Plus, peanut butter has no cholesterol and is an excellent source of vegetable protein, fiber, magnesium and folate.

Kids allergic to peanut butter? No problem. You can make any of my recipes …

Turkey Sandwich with Hummus

These healthy sandwiches are made with deli roast turkey breast and hummus.

Turkey Wraps

Turkey, bacon and cheese make a great combination in these tasty sandwich wraps.

Zucchini Bread Cream Cheese Sandwiches

These sweet and creamy zucchini bread sandwiches make a nice change from traditional deli sandwiches.

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