By Anna Lawson
Over five billion school lunches are served every year, but these meals tend to lack essential nutritious aspects. An unbalanced nutrition can lead to decreased performance in school and health problems, including diabetes. Because of this common problem at most U.S. schools, many students decide to bring lunch to school. However, a new problem arises from this; what to pack. If students receive their daily intake of protein, dairy, fruits or veggies, grains, and sweets, they will have the ability to focus. This five-day school lunch plan contains a variety of easy-to-make foods that contain the energy students need to succeed in school. MONDAY: Parmesan Chicken Bites: Finished in 25 minutes, these are easy to prep the night before, and taste delicious hot or cold! Ingredients/Directions:
No-Bake Reese’s Bars: The perfect balance of sweet milk chocolate and creamy peanut butter is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, and provide a serving of protein. Ingredients/Directions:
TUESDAY: Vegetable Spring Rolls: A refreshing and healthy item that has endless variations. Simple to make, these rolls can be ready to go in only a few minutes! Ingredients/Directions:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge: Creamy and delicious just like real cookie dough- but eggless and safe to eat! With only few ingredients, Glenelg Senior Campbell Shepard says, “I love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes.” Ingredients/Directions:
WEDNESDAY: Turkey and Cheese Crescent Rolls: These simple crescent rolls can be made in advance and warmed up in the school microwave for 45 seconds. They are also filled with protein to help keep a healthy and balanced diet. Ingredients/Directions:
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THURSDAY: Pizza Bites: Tasty and a great source of protein and dairy. These polka-dot pizza bites are easy to make and can be reheated in the school microwave for 45 seconds to a minute. Ingredients/Directions:
M&M Oreo Cookie Bars: These colorful and delicious bars can be made in 30 minutes and only use seven ingredients! Ingredients/Directions:
FRIDAY: Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Roll Ups: With just 5 ingredients, these roll ups can be quickly prepared the night before. These taste best cold, so pack an ice pack! Ingredients/Directions:
Pancake Bites: There are endless combinations of ingredients to mix into these pancake bites! They can be made with store bought pancake mix to make prep even easier. Glenelg Junior, Erin Chizmadia, says, “Pancake bites are so good! I love how you can mix-and-match the ingredients. My favorite is chocolate chips with sprinkles.” Ingredients/Directions:
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