9 Back-to-School Lunchbox Recipes

Trade "ho-hum" for "way-yum"

The new school year is about to begin! Fresh pencils, fresh haircuts, fresh sneakers — why not freshen up the old lunch routine, too? We've got nine recipes that are sure to impress the whole cafeteria.

Cheese Straws

 

Cinnamon-Pear Energy “Cookie” Bites

 

Crunchy Popcorn Trail Mix

 

 

Black Bean Empanadas

 

Lunch Box Pizzas

 

Popcorn Granola Bars

 

 

Rainbow Bento Box

 

Sea-Salted Caramel Delights

 

Space Exploration Bento Box

 

 

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