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18 Unique Items to Include in Your Child’s Lunchbox

It can be stressful to pack your child’s lunchbox. But it can also be fun and delicious if you rely on these recipes.

Yes, you can pack peanut butter and jelly in your child’s lunchbox everyday.

Toss in some apple slices and maybe some string cheese and your son or daughter will probably be pretty happy.

But why not mix it up? Why not try to be a bit more unique and have some fun with this school-based chore?

With that in mind, we present a handful of lunch recipes that will turn your child’s cafeteria experience into a gourmet meal…

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Energy Balls Photo
Stacey Mebs
Energy Balls Recipe
Energy Balls are perfect for keeping the hunger pangs away. You and your kids will love them!
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2
Apple Oatmeal Squares Photo
Stacey Mebs
Apple Oatmeal Squares Recipe
Apple Oatmeal Squares are the perfect lunchbox or afternoon snack. Apples, oatmeal, and maple glaze–divine!
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3
Homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars Photo
Stacey Mebs
Homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars Recipe
Homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars are so much better than store bought. Totally easy and no bake!
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4
Banana Bread Bear Paws Photo
Stacey Mebs
Banana Bread Bear Paws Recipe
Banana Bread Bear Paws bring the joy of banana bread into a cookie form. A great dessert or afternoon treat.
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5
Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix Photo
Stacey Mebs
Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix will be the snack bowl your guests keep returning to. Addictive!
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6
Aussie Bites Photo
Sarah Grossett
Aussie Bites Recipe
Aussie Bites are a combination between an oatmeal cookie, granola bar, and muffin. How could you go wrong?
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7
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Photo
Stacey Mebs
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Recipe
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Cups are a great dessert for your kids’ lunchbox. Or an afternoon treat for you!
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8
No Bake Granola Bars Photo
Sharon L.
No Bake Granola Bars Recipe
No Bake Granola Bars are easy and homemade. No need for store bought again!
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9
Salted Nutella Crunch Bars Photo
Kelsey Banfield
Salted Nutella Crunch Bars Recipe
Salted Nutella Crunch Bars are a great portable snack. Perfect for lunchboxes or lounging by the pool.
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10
Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies Photo
Sharon L.
Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies Recipe
Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies are perfect for when you can’t decide between a chocolate chip cookie or oatmeal raisin.
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11
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars Photo
Stacey Mebs
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars are a sweet treat for your workday lunchbox. Better make a double batch so you can share.
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12
Plantain Chips Photo
Stacey Mebs
Plantain Chips Recipe
Plantain Chips are a crunchy snack you won’t be able to get enough of. Totally addictive!
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13
Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars Photo
Stacey Mebs
Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars are great for a lunchbox treat or after school snack. Full of all sorts of good and healthy stuff!
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14
Homemade Lay’s Potato Chips Photo
Meaghan Mountford
Homemade Lay’s Potato Chips Recipe
Homemade Lay’s Potato Chips are so great, you’ll never buy store bought again. Crispy and salty.
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15
Easy Egg Salad with Jalapeños Photo
Tanya Schroeder
Easy Egg Salad with Jalapeños Recipe
Easy Egg Salad with Jalapeños will be the perfect sandwich to make with your leftover Easter eggs. And it comes with a little kick!
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16
Banana Oatmeal Cake with Berries Photo
Stacey Mebs
Banana Oatmeal Cake with Berries Recipe
Banana Oatmeal Cake with Berries can be served warm at your morning table. Cake for breakfast!
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17
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Photo
Stacey Mebs
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are the perfect snack and quick meal to have on hand. Delicious and so easy!
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Berry Pop Tarts Photo
Stacey Mebs
Berry Pop Tarts Recipe
Berry Pop Tarts are a homemade version of everyone’s favorite toaster pastry. And a million times better!
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