Sandwich-free lunches are “The Thing” right now! Lunches without a traditional sandwich can sometimes be a little more challenging to put together. Check out these 5 Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Ideas your kiddos will love!

5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipes Ideas by Kids Activities Blog
Let’s make lunch for school!

Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipes

Your kids will love helping you put together these yummy sandwich-free lunches! My daughter’s favorite part is filling these handy silicone baking cups with her favorite snacks and treats! 

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5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipes Ideas. Pasta Salad Lunch Recipe
Let’s make pasta salad for lunch!

1. Pasta Salad Lunch Recipe

The kids will love this! Serve the pasta salad with melon, cauliflower, and pudding!

Ingredients Needed to Make Pasta Salad Recipe

How to Make Pasta Salad Recipe

  1. Follow instructions for cooking the pasta, and then let it cool.
  2. Combine the pasta, pepperoni, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together oil, parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the dressing to the pasta and mix well.
  5. Keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipes Ideas. Peanut Buter & Jelly Rolls Recipe
This is a filling lunch kiddos will surely finish!

2. Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls Recipe

This lunch recipe is best enjoyed with some slices of green apple, baby carrots, and chocolate!

Ingredients Needed to Make Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls Recipe

How to Make Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls Recipe

  1. Make tiny sandwich sticks, using bread and peanut butter, or any other sandwich favorite!
  2. Fill silicone baking cups with carrots, jelly, or any other snacks you prefer!
5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipes Ideas. Pimento Cheese & Turkey Rolls Recipe
Your children will surely look forward to the lunch break with this recipe!

3. Pimento Cheese & Turkey Rolls Recipe

Power up your lunch with a protein packed pimento cheese & turkey rolls!

Ingredients Needed to Make Pimento Cheese & Turkey Rolls Recipe

How to Make Pimento Cheese & Turkey Rolls Recipe

  1. Make wraps with the flour tortillas, turkey, pimento cheese, and/ or anything else you prefer. 
  2. Use silicone (or regular) baking cups to keep the pretzels and chocolate chips in place. 
5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipe Ideas. Cubed Cheddar Cheese Recipe
Lunch with lots of varieties? Awesome!

4. Cubed Cheddar Cheese Recipe

Lunch is more fun to eat if there are a lot of options to choose from!

Ingredients Needed to Make Cubed Cheddar Cheese Recipe

Place each of the items listed above in their own compartments of a lunch box. We love using bento boxes, along with silicone baking cups, to keep everything in place!

5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipe Ideas. Ham Rolls with Cream Cheese Recipe
Ooh lala! This is really good!

5. Ham Rolls with Cream Cheese Recipe

End or start the week with this lunch recipe idea to help the kids win the school week!

Ingredients Needed to Make Ham Rolls with Cream Cheese Recipe

Place each item in its own compartment of your child’s lunchbox.

These EasyLunchBoxes containers are awesome!  They perfectly fit into a standard size lunch box, plus you can put them in the dishwasher!

5 Delicious Sandwich-Free Back to School Lunch Recipe Ideas.
Lunches are best enjoyed when shared with others!

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What is your child’s favorite sandwich-less lunch? Comment below! 



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