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52 Back to School Recipes

In this post you’ll discover amazing Back to School Recipes!

Summer is flying by and the time has come for parents to start planning for back to school. It will be here before you know it. 

Send the kids off with quick and easy back to school breakfasts and a healthy school lunch this year. Make delicious treats for them to share with friends and have after school snacks to enjoy after the long day of learning.

Don’t worry parents, there are plenty of easy meal recipes for family dinner too. It’s a win, win for everyone.

Ultimate Back to School Recipe Collection

Quick and Easy Breakfast Before School

Get the day started right before school with a delicious energizing breakfast to fuel your day

Streamline School Mornings with Kid-Friendly Breakfasts Ready in 5 Minutes or Less!
School mornings are a breeze with these quick fix breakfast ideas
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theschmidtywife.com
Meal Prep Breakfast Bistro Box
Meal prep your lunches to lessen the hassle before busy school mornings
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fantabulosity.com
Easy Breakfast Idea: Mini Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches
a fun way to start the day and perfect for little hands
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moneywisemoms.com
Help your big kids fuel up for school with these hearty breakfast sandwiches
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Easy Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins on a floral plate sitting on red and white linens
Ham Egg & Cheese Breakfast Cups
Delicious and healthy low carb breakfast before school
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Oatmeal Muffins
Delicious filling breakfast meal that will keep you full until school lunch
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joyfoodsunshine.com
Easy Overnight Oats Recipe with Yogurt
A high protein breakfast that is ready when you're starting your day
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Keto Friendly Low Carb Egg Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches with sausage and cheese - quick breakfast recipe
Low Carb Breakfast Sandwiches
Tasty low carb breakfast sandwiches that can be enjoyed on the go for a quick and easy meal on the way to school
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Whole 30 Airfryer Breakfast Muffins
Healthy air fryer breakfast muffins
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Baked Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cups
Great make ahead oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast cups that can be enjoyed all week before school
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putthekettleon.ca
These apple filled muffins are a great way to start the day
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4sonrus.com
Ham, Egg, & Cheese Toast Cups
Quick and easy breakfast cups that can be enjoyed at the table or on the way to school
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3 Ingredient Cookie Oat Biscuits Recipe
How about a healthy and delicious breakfast in the form of a cookie before school?
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Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burrito’s
Grab and heat these freezer friendly breakfast burritos that are perfect on the go
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School Lunchbox Recipes and After School Snacks

Find plenty of inspiration for healthy school lunches and after school snacks

Creative Lunch Box Ideas | The Fresh Cooky
Skip the sandwich and try these creative lunch box ideas
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Peanut Butter Banana Roll Ups
A classic combo of peanut butter and banana in a rollup for after school snacking will give the energy to get through the homework before dinner
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Oatmeal Bars
We love everything about these applesauce oatmeal bars!
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Peanut Butter Maple Snack Mix
Peanut Butter Maple Snack Mix is great as part of a lunch or an after school snack.
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Big kids need energizing and healthy snacks too. Try this trail mix for your college kids.
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Southern Old Bay Tuna Salad with Duke's Mayonnaise on a glass salad plate with dill pickle spears
The Best Tuna Salad
Healthy and delicious tuna salad recipe that is perfect on a sandwich or served with crackers for a delicious lunch
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carmyy.com
Easy Healthy Meal Prep Snack Ideas
Plan ahead with these healthy meal prep snacks
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Here's a great treat for the lunch box that is packed with veggies
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Banana Coconut Muffins Recipe
Include these tasty banana coconut muffins in the lunchbox or serve as an after school snack
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neilshealthymeals.com
No-Bake Almond Oat Bars
A delicious filling after school snack
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Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins would make a great gran and go breakfast or after school snack
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Tortilla Rollups with Dairy Free Veggie Cream Cheese
If you're looking for delicious dairy free options for your child's school lunch then these rollups will be a great option.
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retrohousewifegoesgreen.com
Quick & Easy Pizza Bites
A healthy and fun school lunch of pizza bites that every kid will love
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Yummy homemade popsicles recipe with berries and yogurt - low in sugar
Easy Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops
Easy make ahead frozen treats made with wholesome ingredients for a healthy after school snack
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Here's a treat worth sharing! No bake and delicious peanut butter oatmeal bars.
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Old fashioned fried baloney sandwich on squishy white bread
Fried Bologna Sandwich
A classic lunch favorite for kids and adults is a fried baloney sandwich
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Lunch Box Walking Tacos
This is a fun and delicious way to switch up the kids lunch
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rufflesandrainboots.com
Kids will love these tasty pinwheels for lunch
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saltandbaker.com
No Bake Energy Bites
These no bake energy bites are great on the go, for part of a mid-day lunch or after school snack
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Easy Mini Blueberry Hand Pies
A delicious sweet treat after school snack made with blueberries.
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Easy Family Dinner Recipes for busy Weeknights (Back to School)

Find delicious quick and easy family meal recipes the whole family will love!

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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti, Noodles, Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken and Noodles
Let the slow cooker do the work and dinner is ready at the end of the day for a comfort food favorite
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soreyfitness.com
Skip the carbs for a delicious family favorite that's is whole 30 and ready in 30 minutes or less.
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Southern Style Pepper Steak
Tender think sliced beef and vegetables cook up fast and are coated in a delicious gravy sauce and served with rice for a complete meal
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profusioncurry.com
Healthy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
A healthy and delicious warm bowl of soup hits the spot and is ready in less than 30 minutes
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momsdinner.net
Pizza Roll Ups
Who doesn't love pizza? Make these tasty pizza role ups in under 30 minutes.
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Oven Baked BBQ Pork Chops
This is an easy favorite family dinner that takes little effort
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julieblanner.com
“The Gerber” Back to School Dinner
A classic baked sandwich meal that is ready in minutes. A great way to fit in a home cooked meal between busy family activities.
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healthychristianhome.com
Cheesy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven are all it takes for this delicious low carb twist on a classic
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littlesunnykitchen.com
Baked Chicken Fajitas
Fajitas are kid friendly and delicious and ready in less than 30 minutes in the oven
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delightfulplate.com
Pan Roasted Chicken
Crispy skinned chicken thighs go from stove top to oven and are ready in just minutes
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Dump and Bake Parmesan Pasta with Chicken
Ten minutes of prep and into the oven this comforting meal is on the table in just under an hour
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Mini Chicken Quesadillas
Big taste, small size, perfect for little hands and ready in just minutes.
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Low Carb Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer - Best Recipe
Low Carb Air Fried Chicken
Fried chicken can be easy and healthy with this air fried recipe. Add a couple of sides and your meal is ready in about 30 minutes.
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veggiedesserts.co.uk
Simple Pasta with Peas
Here's a 10 minute dinner idea with healthy peas and pasta
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Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Recipe – Just 5 Ingredients!
5 ingredients and you've got a meal ready in 30 minutes that kids will love.
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Kathleen

Monday 22nd of July 2019

Julia, these are amazing, printed quite a few to use myself!! Thanks for including my back-to-school lunches!

Julia Jordan

Monday 22nd of July 2019

Thank you! I love a yummy collection of recipes for inspiration.

Carlee

Tuesday 16th of July 2019

It is so hard to believe it is back to school time already! This is a great collection of recipes.