Packing school lunches lets you include healthy food options that cafeterias lack—or that may get passed over for tempting junk foods. The trick is making these good-for-you foods appealing to kids.

	is the ideal choice for kids’ sandwiches. With the same taste, texture and appearance of classic white sandwich bread, kids will never know it has the nutrition of whole wheat bread.
are the best choice for keeping foods cold and fresh. Many come with freezer packs.

also make great freezer packs that are thawed and ready to drink by lunchtime.
they’re more likely to eat what they’ve created.

Whip up a batch of homemade trail mix that includes raisins or dried cranberries, peanuts, air-popped popcorn and a small amount of chocolate chips.

by using natural peanut butter and 100% fruit spread.

for dipping baby carrots, celery or cucumber sticks, and cherry tomatoes.

for higher fat versions in sandwiches.

	inside sandwiches for extra crunch and fiber.
and try a healthy homemade fruit muffin for a sweet ending.

with a joke or good-luck wish on a test day.
in the bag to encourage clean hands before and after eating.