10 perfect lunch items for back to school 2021

Have you, your kids, or someone else that you know started back to school? Looking for some easy things to pack in your lunch? You’ve definitely come to the right place! Mostly talking about savory things, we’ll also sneak in a sweet one as well, so be sure to stay tuned for it all!

There are so many different lunch snacks, foods, and treats that are super easy to pack and eat on-the-go for both kids and adults alike.

Whether we’re dipping something, eating something in fun shapes, or so on and so forth, we’re gonna be talking about it and covering it all, so be sure to stay tuned.

Which back to school lunch snack is your personal fave? Let’s chat down below!

In no particular order (so, completely random), here are 10 easy things to pack in your lunches!

1. P3 – Portable Protein Pack

These little guys have been around for some time, and boy are they good. There are several varieties, but my personal favorite is either the Turkey, Almonds, and Colby Jack variety or the Ham and Cheddar variety.

Find them at your local Target in either a 3-pack ($4.69) or a single serving ($1.59)!

2. Skinny Dipped Almonds

Here is just one of our sweet treats because sometimes throughout the day, we could all use a pick-me-up, am I right? Here are some of their delicious-sounding dipped almonds flavors to love!

• Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter (Almonds)
• Lemon Bliss (Almonds)
• Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel (Cashews)
• Peanut and Butter (Peanuts)

Find them at your local Target for $4.99 per bag!

3. Sabra Snackers

From classic hummus and pretzel cups to avocado toast points, Sabra Snackers have really branched out in terms of their products lately (over the last few/several years roughly)! Check out these super cool and delicious varieties (trust me, they’re great; I’ve almost had them all)!

• Breakfast Avocado Toast
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Singles
• Kids Brownie Batter Dips w/ Graham Crackers
• Guacamole Singles

Find them at your local Target for various prices, depending on the size of the packaging/products!

4. Perfect Bar

I’ve seen these before and tasted only one flavor, I believe (Blueberry Cashew). They also have various flavored Peanut Butter Cups and Kids Bars as well. They have several different flavors for all different people and their flavor profiles to try. They are also considered to be the original refrigerated bars as well! These next four flavors are the ones that I’m the most excited to try (next)!

• Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter (Bar)
• Dark Chocolate Mint (Peanut Butter Cup)
• Peanut Butter Cookie (Kids Bar)
• Chocolate Hazelnut Crisp (Bar)

Find them on Amazon for an 8-Count Pack of 1 ($18.22) or an 8-Count Pack of 3 ($42.77) and a 10-Count Pack of 1 ($19.80)!

5. Bumble Bee – Chicken Salad Kit

On the label itself, it even says the most perfect slogan for the actual product: “Lunch on the run!” It comes with crackers, a container of chicken salad, a chocolate chip cookie, and a mixed fruit cup (sounds pretty dang good to me – basically a meal in one box)!

Find them at your local Walmart for $2.24 each in 8.2 oz servings!

6. Uncrustable’s (Turkey & Colby Jack) Roll-Ups

This is something that, while it’s been around for a hot minute, they are semi and somewhat new to me. They require no heating up, just a bit of thawing. So, take them out the night before or in the morning and pack them in a lunch (however, they do taste good heated in the microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time)!

Here are the three flavor varieties that they offer:

• Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups
• Turkey and Colby Jack Roll-Ups
• Uncured Ham and Cheddar Roll-Ups

Find them at your local Jewel Osco for $4.99 each in 3 packs of 2 roll-ups each!

7. Uncrustable’s BBQ Chicken Bites

Much like the Uncrustable Roll-Ups that we just talked about up above, the filled bites are semi and somewhat new to me as well! They have a few flavors, and boy are they delish! They do require some heating; however you heat it in the actual package itself, so heat it up right before leaving for school or work, wrap it in a paper towel to keep the heat inside, and go about your day!

Here are the three flavor varieties that they offer:

• Uncured Pepperoni Bites
• Taco Bites
• BBQ Chicken Bites

Find them at your local Jewel Osco for $3.99 each in 3 packs of 2 filled bites each!

8. Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad(s)

While I’ve never tried these before, they do look like something that I would thoroughly enjoy! It seems easy enough – make it ahead of time, pack it in a Tupperware Container, and throw an ice pack (or two) in with it to keep it cold! Now….you’re good to go to work, school, or about your day!

Here are some of the flavors that they offer – not sure if there’s more, though:

• Ranch Bacon
• Creamy Italian
• BLT

Find them at your local Jewel Osco for $1.99 per package, which is a half a cup per serving!

9. Quest Bar

First of all….there are 20 different flavors. Second of all….they are all delicious, soft (if and when fresh). They have chocolatey flavors, fruity flavors, and all else in between!

Here are four of the top (A.K.A. my four favorite flavors) four flavors for me:

• Blueberry Muffin
• White Chocolate Raspberry
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
• S’Mores

Find them at your local Target for a four-pack ($6.99) or for an eight-pack ($13.69)!

10. Go Macro Bar

They have protein bars, snack bars, and kids bars, so there’s something for everybody! Care about your Macros? Then this bar is just for you! Check out these four, of many, different flavors!

• Cashew Caramel (Protein Bar)
• Double Chocolate Brownie (Kid’s Bar)
• Peanut Butter (Protein Bar)
• Cherries + Berries (Snack Bar)

Find them at your local Jewel Osco for $2.49 each per bar, per each and every flavor nonetheless!

Have you tried any of these classically delicious lunch time snacks? What’s your favorite back to school lunch? Let’s chat down below! Let’s compare our lists!