Exciting Whole-Food Lunches You'll Be Proud to Pack and That Kids Will Love to Eat

Pack your child a healthy, tasty lunch the easy way Each lunchbox focuses on just one nutrient-dense homemade component that can be prepped ahead of time for easy grab-and-go options on busy days. Prep a big batch of Carnival Copycat Corn Dogs and stick them in the freezer-- they'll defrost just in time for lunch. Make The Best Chinese Takeout Copycat for dinner one night and you can pack the leftovers in the kids' thermoses later that week. And what could be easier than letting your child assemble their own lunch with a chapter full of healthy Lunchables (R) copycats? From Pizza Lunchables (R) Copycat featuring whole-food pizza crust and customizable toppings, to Easy Homemade Cracker Stackers Lunchables (R) Copycat, you'll find tons of ideas to make lunchbox prep fun, nourishing, and practical.

Renee Kohley, author of Nourished Beginnings Baby Food, has compiled this delicious, allergen-friendly collection of gluten-free lunches to make sure every child has the energy they need to power through the busy school day. Fill a lunchbox with no-fuss sides like seeds, crackers, and fresh fruits with a single from-scratch item for a balanced meal that your kids will be excited to eat. With so many great choices, you'll never have to wonder what you should pack for lunch again.

*All recipes are gluten-free and allergen-friendly *