Primal Lunch Ideas for Back-to-School

These Easy and Healthy Primal Lunch Ideas for Back-To-School are Perfect for Packing Up to Take to Class or to Work!

As the season of returning to school or higher learning approaches, it’s time to start thinking about nutritious and delicious lunch options for your little ones or for yourself.

If you or your family are following a primal or paleo lifestyle, you may be wondering how to pack a lunch that is both healthy and satisfying. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! 

In this blog post, I will share some fantastic primal lunch ideas that are perfect for back-to-class or even for bringing to work.

Primal Lunch Ideas for Back-to-School that You Can Take With You

Lettuce Wrap Sandwich

Use large green leaf or iceberg lettuce leaves as a substitute for bread and fill them with your favorite protein, such as grilled chicken or uncured turkey slices. Add some avocado, tomato slices, and a slather of mayo made with pure olive or avocado oil to make it extra flavorful. Pack it with a sliced green apple and some sweet potato chips cooked in coconut oil for a satiating afternoon meal!

Veggie Sticks With Homemade Dip And Flax Crackers

Pack an assortment of sliced carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes alongside a tasty dip made from whole organic Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt mixed with chopped fresh or dried herbs like garlic, dill, or parsley. Flax crackers help to add extra crunch, protein, and fiber. This combo is not only nutritious but also provides variety in texture and flavor!

Mason Jar Salads 

These can be prepped ahead of time for easy grab-and-go lunches. Into the jar, layer dressing at the bottom followed by red onion, protein (like grilled shrimp or boiled eggs), chopped veggies (such as cucumber or colorful bell peppers), nuts or seeds, cheese if tolerated, and chopped lettuce. Seal tightly and store in the fridge for up to 3 days until it’s time to eat; just give it a good shake to mix everything together!

Homemade Bento Boxes

What kiddo or grown-up doesn’t love a lunch filled with bite-sized primal snacks? Include items like hard-boiled eggs sprinkled with sea salt, nitrate-free jerky sticks, mixed berries, raw almonds or dry-roasted cashews, and cubes of cheese made from grass-fed milk if tolerated.

Hearty Soups

Invest in an insulated stainless Thermos container to keep warm soups fresh until lunchtime rolls around! Try making bone broth-based soups packed full of vegetables like diced carrots, grated zucchini, or cauliflower rice instead of grain-based noodles. Be sure to bulk up the soup’s protein factor with shredded pastured chicken breast, whole shrimp, or crumbled grass-fed ground beef.

Egg Muffins

Whisk together eggs, diced vegetables, plus cooked and chopped bacon or sausage. Pour the mixture into silicone muffin tins greased with homemade tallow (make it here!) and bake at 400 F until set. These egg muffins are easy to make ahead of time and can be enjoyed cold or reheated at school! They’re a great source of protein and can be customized with different filler ingredients.

Zucchini Tuna Noodle Salad

Swap traditional pasta with spiralized or grated zucchini noodles (like in this paleo chili “mac!”) for a primal-friendly option. Toss the zoodles with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, flaked wild-caught tuna (BPA-free and packaged in water), a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a squirt of lemon juice, and a good sprinkle of sea salt.

In Conclusion: Primal Lunch Ideas for Back-to-School

With these back-to-class primal lunch ideas, you can ensure that you and/or your child are getting a nutritious and satisfying meal without compromising dietary needs. Remember, it’s important to include a variety of animal-based proteins, healthy fats, and colorful produce to provide the necessary nutrients to keep us going throughout the day.

Cheers to a healthy and successful school year for kids and grown ups alike!

Sources

https://ssihi.uci.edu/news-and-media/blog/eating-the-rainbow-to-boost-your-immunity/

https://www.cookedandloved.com/recipes/healthy-mason-jar-salads/

https://www.wickedspatula.com/19-paleo-lunch-recipes-packed-full-of-flavor/