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Home » School Lunches

Vegan Back to School Lunch & Snack Ideas

Modified: Aug 9, 2022 · Published: Aug 7, 2019 by Melissa

It's that time of year again! The kids are heading back to school and for a lot of vegan kids that means packing a lunch. So, to help you out I put together this list of lunch box friendly mains and snacks to make packing those lunches a breeze.

Main Dish

Sandwiches and more

Vegan Cranberry Apple Chickpea Salad Sandwich - Vegan Back to School Lunch

Vegan Cranberry Apple Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Cucumber Dill Chickpea Salad

Vegan BLT Salad

Vegan Cashew Mac 'n Cheese with Peas

Vegan Lentil Bolognese

Simple Vegan Minestrone Soup

Vegan Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Breaded Tofu Sticks - Vegan Back to School Lunch

Breaded Tofu Sticks

Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

Vegan Barbecue Quinoa Ball Sliders

Quinoa Tots

Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla

Grain Free Sushi Bowl

Hummus and Dips

Easy Vegan Edamame Hummus

5 Minute Beetroot Bean Dip - Vegan Back to School Lunch

5 Minute Vegan Beetroot Bean Dip

Roasted Carrot Garlic White Bean Dip

Green Pea Hummus -Oil Free

Vegan Honey Mustard Hummus

Vegan Spinach White Bean Dip

Snacks and Treats

Crackers & Crunchy Stuff

Whole Wheat "Cheesy" Herb Chia Crackers

Whole Wheat "Cheesy" Herb Chia Crackers

Sesame Seed Olive Oil Crackers

Chocolate Covered Roasted Chickpeas

Cheesy Herb Roasted Chickpeas

Smoky Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

Vegan Graham Crackers

Bars and Squares

Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Squares

Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Squares

Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Crumb Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Double Chocolate Mint Oat Squares

Double Chocolate Mint Oat Squares

Cinnamon Raisin Butternut Squash Squares

Spiced Pumpkin Butter Oat Bars

Carrot Cake Oat Squares

Granolas & Dried Fruits

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola

Coconut Pecan Banana Granola

Homemade Dried Cranberries

Peanut Butter & Jelly Granola

Seedy Apricot Granola

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

BONUS: Quick/Make Ahead Breakfasts

Vegan Pancake Mini Muffin Bites

Vegan Apple Cinnamon Flapjacks

Mini Banana Muffins - Gluten free and oil free

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Cups

Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Cups

Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Cups

Vegan Sautéed Apple Yogurt Parfaits

Vegan Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Vegan Tempeh Bacon

Vegan Strawberry Banana Bread Muffins

Vegan Strawberry Banana Bread Muffins

I hope this list makes packing the kiddos lunches a little easier and more tasty!

If you try any of these recipes over the school year I'd love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a star rating below or share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag your creations @weelittlevegans so I can see what you make.

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Hi, I'm Melissa!

Longtime vegan and mom of four little vegans. I share simple recipes our family loves and my tips for raising healthy, happy vegan kids.

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