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    These Back-to-School Lunch Hacks Are Every Parent’s Secret Weapon

    Published: Aug 25, 2025 by Rachna · Leave a Comment

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    These healthy and tasty back-to-school lunch ideas will make your mornings easier. These are quick and tasty lunch box ideas that you can prep in advance or make ahead for nutritious meals. Try these easy recipes today.

    Air fryer Cheesy Egg Bites

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    Delicious egg bites done in air fryer are perfect for lunch. Add fillings of choice, they are high protein and wholesome. Can be done at night.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Egg Bites

    Cheesy Quesadilla

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    These cheesy quesadilla take no time to make. I have add cheese and cooked beans in the filling. You can add cooked chicken, chopped salad or any other filling of choice.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Quesadillas

    Peanut Butter and Avocado Sandwich

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    This avocado and peanut butter sandwich is quick and easy to make. Add nuts, chocolate sauce or anything else that you enjoy. It's a filling sandwich.

    Get the recipe: Avocado and Peanut Butter Sandwich

    Tomato Cheese Melt Sandwich

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    Cheese melt or cheese and tomato sandwich is a favorite of mine. So tasty and quick to make, it is perfect to carry for lunch.

    Get the recipe: Tomato Cheese Sandwich

    Aglio e Olio

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    Spaghetti aglio olio is a simple and satisfying pasta dish that is so good for any meal. It is ready in no time and needs barely any ingredients.

    Get the recipe: Aglio e olio

    Paneer Sandwich

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    Delicious paneer or cottage cheese sandwich is a really easy and quick recipe done in minutes. Grill it and it is good to pack.

    Get the recipe: Paneer sandwich

    Orzo Veggie Salad

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    This is a filling pasta salad that is nutritious and tasty. It tastes good cold as well. Can be made ahead of time and packed for lunch.

    Get the recipe: Orzo veggie salad

    Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

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    This pumpkin pasta is bursting with flavor and nutrition. Creamy and delicious, pasta is perfect in lunchboxes.

    Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pasta

    Chickpea Veggie Salad

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    This is another favorite of mine. This chickpea avocado salad can be prepped in advance and kept. You can even pack the dressing separately. Very versatile as you can add whatever veggies you like. Healthy too.

    Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad

    Paneer Tikka Wrap

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    Paneer tikka roll or wrap is an easy and tasty vegetarian recipe. Paneer tikka is made in advance. Assemble the wrap with tortillas or parathas, chopped fresh salad, dressings and paneer tikka.

    Get the recipe: Paneer tikka wrap

    Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs

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    This is a delicious pasta dish with healthy chicken meatballs. I prefer to air fry my chicken meatballs or lightly saute in oil. Great to pack for lunch.

    Get the recipe: Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs

    Kung Pao Tofu

    Tasty Kung Pao tofu in a skillet
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    Kung Pao Tofu is a healthy and tasty main. Just add it to some rice and noodles.

    Get the recipe: Kung Pao Tofu

    Spinach Chicken Wrap

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    This chicken and veggie wrap is wholesome and delicious. Can be prepped in advance and assembled for the lunch box.

    Get the recipe: Spinach and Chicken Wrap

    Air fryer Chicken Fajitas

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    Delicious chicken and veggies strips are marinated with spices and air fried or sauteed. Make fajitas with tortillas for a wholesome meal.

    Get the recipe: Chicken fajitas

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