15 Packable, Exciting School Lunches That Are Actually Wholesome

To make this recipe more health-focused, swap regular potato gnocchi for Trader Joe's famous cauliflower gnocchi. You can always use store bought pesto to save time. Get the recipe for gnocchi with Brussels sprouts, chicken sausage, and kale pesto here.

These savory muffins are an easy hit with kids. They won't even realize these cheesy bites are chockfull of veggies. Get the recipe for broccoli cheddar muffins here.

If your child needs a more filling lunch, you can always add grilled chicken, shrimp, or avocado and chickpeas. Get the recipe for cherry tomato couscous salad here.

Swap spaghetti for zucchini noodles. This hearty salad is loaded with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and roasted chicken so you won't even miss the pasta. Get the recipe for chicken and zucchini noodle caprese here.

This Chinese-inspired chicken salad features Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, green onions, and shredded chicken, all dressed in a delicious peanut butter, soy sauce, and honey dressing. Get the recipe for Asian shredded chicken salad here.

These tenders are dipped in egg and then battered in a mixture of almond flour, unsweetened coconut, and spices. Then they're baked in the oven until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Get the recipe for almond coconut crusted chicken fingers here.

Let your kids help make these easy pinwheel sandwiches, then pack them for lunch. You can can creative and fill them with any of your favorite cold cuts, veggies, and condiments. Get the recipe for Italian pinwheel sandwiches here.

If you're not a fan of ground beef you could always substitute turkey, grilled chicken, blackened shrimp, or grilled salmon. Or add some avocado and keep things totally meatless. Get the recipe for taco salad here.

Make a big batch of this juicy chicken and pack it for the kids along with tortillas, sliced avocado, and their favorite toppings. They can assemble the tacos at lunch time. Get the recipe for slow cooker chicken tacos here.

You can add any of your favorite veggies like bell pepper, edamame, carrots, and bok choy to this buckwheat pasta salad. Get the recipe for 15-minute soba noodle salad here.