5 Healthy and Delicious Back-to-School Lunch Ideas

Packing lunches that are quick, nutritious, and full of student-approved flavor is a lot easier when you keep sweet, juicy Darling Citrus^® and fresh Suavo Avocados^® on hand! We’ve rounded up 5 lunch ideas perfect for fueling the new school year with balanced nutrition and exciting flavors!

1. Bento Box Flavors to Mix & Match

Bring together all of your student’s favorite foods and flavors for an exciting lunchtime surprise! Create an endless variety of tasty, yet balanced meals by mixing and matching hearty proteins, sweet and juicy fruits, crunchy veggies, and savory snacks.

Crunchy Munchy Inspiration 

• Protein: Chopped jerky sticks, turkey, ham or chicken roll ups, nuts, cheese cubes, hummus, edamame
• Fruits: Darling Clementines^®, Darling Oranges^®, Darling Cara Caras^®, Darling Minneolas^®, Grapes, berries, watermelon, pineapple, apple slices
• Veggies: Cucumber, carrots, celery, cauliflower, bell pepper slices, cherry tomatoes, zucchini
• Savory Snack: Pretzels, crackers, mini avocado toast slices, rice cakes with nut butter, mini peppers

2. Make-Ahead Darling Citrus Snacks for On-the-Go

Meal-prepping lunchbox-ready snacks before the week starts is a necessary school year snack-hack! Citrus Cacao Power Bites, Darling Cara Cara^® Cranberry Baked Oatmeal Cups, and a classic big batch of refreshing fruit salad are always a hit!

3. Darling Clementines^®: The Original Easy-Peel Snack

Mix ‘em into a snack box with cheese and nuts, peel and pack in snack bags, or simply toss in a backpack or lunchbox unpeeled. With their biodegradable packaging, refreshing juiciness, and irresistibly sweet flavor, Darling Clementines^® are the ultimate grab-and-go snack.

4. Avocado Chicken Salad Wraps

Wrap up the school day with a lunchbox favorite! Combine shredded chicken with creamy Suavo Avocados^®, a dollop of Greek yogurt or mayo, a squeeze of Darling Lemon^®, and seasonings of your choice. Roll into a whole wheat tortilla, pack into lettuce cups, or include a bag of crackers to enjoy with.

5. Sweet Citrus Yogurt Parfaits

Layer vanilla Greek yogurt with chopped Darling Citrus^®, granola, and a drizzle of honey for a fun and filling snack or lunchbox dessert. Store in a small container or mason jar for easy assembly, preserved freshness and grab-and-go convenience.

Looking for more sweet school year inspiration? Try these Quick & Nutritious Back-to-School Breakfasts!

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