Sending your little one back to school can be a whirlwind of excitement and stress. One of the biggest concerns for many parents is ensuring their child has nutritious and appealing lunches. If you’re following a vegan lifestyle, creating delicious and healthy back-to-school lunches can be a fun and creative endeavor. This guide will explore a variety of exciting and easy-to-prepare vegan lunchbox ideas that will keep your child fueled and happy throughout the school day.
AVOCADO AND HUMMUS QUESADILLAS
Ingredients
- 1 large tortilla
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 slice vegan cheese
Directions
- Spread hummus evenly over the tortilla.
- Place a slice of vegan cheese and avocado in the center.
- Fold the tortilla and cook on a pan or skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Cut in half and serve with mixed berries and pretzels.
ENGLISH MUFFIN PIZZAS
Ingredients
- 1 vegan-safe English muffin
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 slice vegan cheese
Directions
- Toast the English muffin and heat the marinara sauce.
- Spread the sauce over the muffin and top with vegan cheese cutouts.
- Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your preference.
- Serve with cherry tomatoes, green grapes, and vegan cheddar squares.
MINI BAGELS WITH ALMOND OR SUN BUTTER
Ingredients
- 2 mini bagels
- 2 tbsp nut or seed butter of choice
- 1 banana, sliced
Directions
- Toast the mini bagels (optional).
- Spread nut or seed butter on top.
- Top with sliced bananas and serve with mandarins, kiwi, and animal crackers.
YOGURT AND FRUIT
Ingredients
- 1 container dairy-free yogurt of choice
- Mixed fruit (kiwi, mandarins, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 1/2 cup granola or chopped granola bar
- 1 square dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Directions
- Chop the fruit of choice and add it to the yogurt.
- Stir in granola and mix together.
- Top with chia seeds, dark chocolate, and maple syrup if desired.
CRACKERS WITH VEGAN CREAM CHEESE AND JELLY
Ingredients
- 12 crackers
- 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese
- 2 tbsp jelly of choice
Directions
- Spread vegan cream cheese and jelly on each cracker.
- Sandwich the crackers together and serve with a fruit squeeze, applesauce, and school-safe chocolate chip cookies.
