The days of the brown paper bag with a smashed up PB&J, crumbled chips and a bruised apple are over! The fad of the Lunchable is gone.
Now maybe this is because I am in my 30’s and my palate has developed over the years, but I just can’t stomach packing something like that any more…at least for me.
Now the kids, well PB&J didn’t kill me, and well it won’t kill them. Although, I have one little one that thinks it will, she requires a more “sophisticated” lunch.
So I created a collection on Foodie.com – called Lunch Box Envy, this is a collection of recipes that have a unique twist on lunch ideas. The ideas range from on-the-go, to taking some of your traditional favorites and adding a twist, healthy versions of some of my favorite meals and some sweet endings.
Now, my husband is really the one I pack lunches for now, but of course I eat the leftovers at home. Deliciousness!!!
I would like to note that these recipes are not only husband approved, but kid approved as well.
I will be adding to this collection, so come back every once in a while and see what we have added.
Enjoy from our paper sack to yours.
XOXO San
Check out Lunch Box Envy #LunchboxLove
by A Dash of Sanity at Foodie.com
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Wow those are some gourmet packed lunches! I need to start packing again for work ;/
Boo work..;) xo San
My kids are so boring when it comes to school lunches. They just like sandwiches 🙂
Mine too, but not the hubby! xo San
These would be a great hit for my husband for lunches
Thanks Nolie. xo San
I have seriously lunchbox envy!! I want to try those buffalo poppers!
Janel, those poppers are amazing! xo San
Thank you for the great ideas! I will be keeping an eye on your collection to see what you add for sure!
Thanks Jenn! xo San
Great recipes! My hubby would love something other than PB&J… poor dude.
Oh those all look delicious! I’m definitely not one that enjoys a PB& J sandwich for lunch anymore either. These are great ideas for lunches.
Ha, ha, ha… I just laughed out loud. I remember all of us despising our lunches as kids as we all had boring PB&J… Now that my kids are of school age, I try to mix things up a bit and what does Little Man ask for? PB&J… HA!!! Love your choices and hope my girls will enjoy them, as well
This made my laugh! xo San
I want to try those gluten-free peanut butter cookies! I haven’t had them since I turned GF so I truly miss those. These lunchbox meals are amazing.
Thanks! You will just love those cookies. They are my favorite. XO San
Those are some great looking lunches. A great selection!
Yum, what fun ways to mix up lunchtime! I want to try those buffalo bites!
Oh man, it’s only a few weeks til I have to star making us all school lunches again! Bookmarking this now!
Everything looks so tasty. I would mind having any of those in my lunch box. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Marina. xo San
What a great collection. In fact I book marked it so I can keep coming back and looking. Can’t wait to try a few of these. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Laura! xo San
The buffalo chicken bites sound great, this is definitely something my kids would love!
They are oh, so good. xo San
I pack my husband’s work lunch, and he tends to get tired of a boring sandwich every day! These look like some great ways to switch up his lunch.
Thanks Pam! xo San
I would love to have any of these goodies in my lunchbox! These are some absolutely delicious ideas!
Thanks Liz. xo San
The first thing that caught my eye was the Key Lime Sugar Cookie. So pretty and the flavors would be delicious! For the kids’ lunchbox, of course….cough, cough.
LOL! Those cookies are my husbands favorite. xo San
Looking super yummy.
Thanks April. xo San
Those look like amazing lunches!! I remember packing lunches when I worked out side the house it was a pain coming up with new things to keep things interesting. Those German Chocolate Cake cookies look amazing!
Those cookies are unreal! xo San
I not only would want this in my kid’s lunch, I would want it in mine. All these items look gourmet.
These are some awesome ideas. So many would be perfect for my husbands lunches!
Yummy stuff! The grilled chicken carbonara sandwich sounds terrific!
Thanks, it is so good. xo San
I know I’d be drooling over anyone with those lunchbox choices! The pepperoni garlic knots are my favorite!
They are one of mine as well. xo San
I’m already thinking lunch box, so I love seeing this now. Getting prepped for school!!!
Me too, I am so sad summer is almost over. xo San
YUM! Great inspiration for lunchbox ideas!
Thanks! xo San
It’s like the little black dress of brown bag lunches! Love these ideas!
I love it!!!!
All of these look absolutely amazing. These are definitely lunchboxes to envy.