Over the last 31 days, dozens of bloggers have brought you their very best Healthy Lunchbox ideas, tips and recipes.
While I had the pleasure of opening the series with a week’s worth of simply beautiful healthy lunches that included everything from planned-overs to lettuce wraps, it was what came over the days that followed that really thrilled me.
While no two healthy lunchboxes may be the same, there were similarities with many of the lunches shared over the last month.
First, Healthy Lunchboxes should include options.
I love this organizing system presented to us by Jessica from Allergic to Air, quick and easy and even includes a weekly treat, such a great tool!
Next, Salads.
While we know we should get our greens, even the healthiest eaters sometimes struggle to get them in!
Struggle no more! With so many options that are beautiful and delicious, how could you?
Israeli Chickpea Salad with Mustard Greens from Feed Me Phoebe
Salad in a Jar (with a Topaz Dragon Ginger Dressing) presented by Janet from The Taste Space – Steam, Bake, Boil, Shake!
Not Your Average Midwest Tuna Salad by Kate from Eat, Recycle, Repeat
A Salad for All Seasons from Naomi Devlin Straight Into Bed Cake Free and Dried
And most recently, Mediterranean Tuna Salad by Melissa Joulwan from The Clothes Make the Girl
Use your planned over’s to turn your salad into a complete meal like this one by Shannon from Enjoying Gluten-Free Life
Of course, Healthy Lunchboxes are best when they come in cute packages!
Bento Boxes by Dawn Allen from Cuter than Gluten
A grown-up bento by Alta from Tasty Eats at Home
Sistema lunches by Lexie from Lexie’s Kitchen
Healthy Lunchboxes also include better, healthier yet more allergy-friendly (sometimes pre-packaged even ) choices, too.
Shirley, Gluten-Free Easily’s entire post is filled with great advice from an experienced mom perspective!
Stacy and Matt offer up products and power lunches by The Paleo Parents
Use Rudi’s Gluten-Free Tortillas to make these tasty wraps from Cooking with Elise
Picking a better nut (or nut-free butter) by Tasterie
Gluten-Free and dairy-free quesadillas from Lexie’s Kitchen.
Healthy Lunchboxes also mean something warm!
Slowcooker Paleo Eggplant Parmesan in a thermos on your way out the door is quick, warm and hearty!
And everyone loves a good chicken soup, like this Gluten-Free West Lake Soup from Brian, the East Bay Celiac
Healthy Lunchboxes also include wraps of all kinds!
Pizza Wraps from Tessa the Domestic Diva
Just one of the 10 (yes, TEN) very different yet extremely delicious wraps Heather, the Gluten-Free Cat shared with us!
Lunchbox Crepes by Paula from Live Free, Gluten Free
Crepes for kids and grown-ups alike by Mary from Sweet Roots
J’s Spicy Lettuce Wrap by Janie, I am J the Blog
Pancakes for Dipping and Rolling by Naomi Devlin from Straight Into Bed Cake Free and Dried
And finally, Healthy Lunchboxes even include dessert, every now and then!
Just one of three recipes by Susan from Real Kids Eat Spinach
Grain-free waffles by Dawn from Cuter than Gluten
Peachy Coconut Streusel Muffins
Little Chef’s Gluten Free Back to School Cookies by Gluten-Free Gigi
Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies by Maggie from She Let Them Eat Cake
Chocolate Nut Butter Oat Cookies by Shirley, Gluten-Free Easily
Maple Chai Oat Bars by Jessica from Allergic to Air
Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger cookies, recipes from Jenni the Urban Poser
Grain-free Honey Graham Dips by Alta from Tasty Eats at Home
Fudgey Yumminess by Kate from Eat, Recycle, Repeat
Really, this roundup is a mere overview of the brilliance that came our way this month. Please visit each of the lovely posts and their respective bloggers and be sure to thank them for making this year’s Healthy Lunchbox just that much easier!
Love to you all! xo
For those of you seeking more Healthy Lunchbox ideas, pull up a chair to this year’s Food Network Back to School Communal Table! Enjoy!
Tidy Mom: Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies
Made by Michelle: Almond Butter and Banana Sandwiches
Chez Us: Healthy Tuna Salad
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Back to School Roasted Chicken Legs
Bacon and Souffle: Gruyere Grilled Cheese With Apple Salad
Zaika Zabardast: Fresh Corn Cakes With Black Bean Salad Tossed in Cumin Vinaigrette
Adult options:
This Girl Can Eat: Cashew-Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Jeanette’s Healthy Living: Spicy-Korean “Ramen” Noodle Soup
Haute Apple Pie: Edamame Hummus
Feed Me Phoebe: Deviled Egg Salad Sandwiches
Creative Culinary: Margarita Watermelon
Big Girls Small Kitchen: Swiss Chard Turnovers With Parmesan and Pistachios
What a great summary. So happy to participate this year. 🙂
🙂 I am so happy to work with you! Thank you for being a part. xo
Fabulous series Sunny! Thanks for sharing everyone!
Thank YOU, Maggie! So glad you were a part. xo
There are so manygreat lunch ideas here that’s it’s almost overwhelming. 🙂 I’d actually missed the Fudgey Yumminess post so I was glad to see this round-up. I enjoyed being part of this series.
I had so much fun participating this year, and I learned even more about great lunches! Thanks Sunny!!
🙂 Thank YOU, Kate! You all teach me so much, year after year. xo
Yikes, just realized that I have not commented here yet. Sunny, thank you for this wonderful series each year! It is quite the resource. 🙂 Thanks, too, to all who contributed. So many great ideas to keep our lunches from beaing unhealthy and boring. 😉
xo,
Shirley
Thank YOU, Shirley! xoxox
What a treasure trove of gluten free recipes. I’m excited to look at each one of them, some from bloggers I’m not yet familiar with. Thank you so much for sharing! Delighted, also, to get to know you!
Thank you, Ellen! We’d love to have you join next year. xo