Pizza is a family favorite, and when its made with good flour and cheese and wholesome toppings, its nutritious, too! It can easily be packed, put in a lunchbox and sent off to school with your little ones. With this Gluten Free Pizza recipe, you can still enjoy this beloved family classic, just in gluten free form. This recipe is a brilliant mix of our Millet Flour, Psyllium Fiber Powder, Sorghum Flour and Brown Rice Flour. When combined with yeast, honey, egg whites, salt and baking powder, the crust takes on a delicious taste and texture. Top this crust with your favorite sauce, veggies, meat and cheese and serve your slices for dinner. In the morning, simply take out the leftovers, pack them up alongside some veggies and a treat and youll have one of the tastiest gluten free school lunches on the block!
When youre packing gluten free lunches for kids, remember that soups and chilis are a fantastic option. This Tortilla Soup with Red Lentils is gluten free, vegan and packed with flavor. Make a big batch over the weekend, enjoy it for dinner, then pack it into a thermos and lunchbox and send it on its way! You can add these Gluten Free Tortillas to the lunch, too, for dipping into the soup. Theyre made with just Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour, baking powder, salt, warm water, olive oil and apple cider vinegar. These are also an excellent base for gluten free quesadillas or burritos in the evening. You can even use them for breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, green onion and a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese.
If youre serving pasta as an entree in the evening, it makes an amazing leftover lunch the following day! To go gluten free, try this delightful recipe for Cassava Pasta. Not only will it introduce your kids to something new in the realm of food and flavors, but it will hold up brilliantly as leftovers the next day. Gluten free lunches for school dont have to be complex or complicated. Sometimes, its just about packing a flavorful punch into mealtime. This pasta is tender and tasty and can easily be paired with your favorite sauce. Go for something simple like a homemade marinara with fresh tomatoes or jazz it up with something richer like a bolognese. However you choose to serve this gluten free wonder, were certain it will be pasta twirl-worthy and wonderful.
Weve said it before, but certain recipes steal our hearts. These 5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders from Chef Billy Parisi are tender and juicy, coated in almond flour and baked until theyre hot and crispy. As an evening entree, they are incredible, but we love them for leftovers the next day just as much. When these tenders are paired with a gluten free dressing and eaten cold, they take on a whole new flavor. Whether youre serving them with honey mustard or BBQ sauce, the flavor is one that kids cant seem to get enough of. Add them to your list of weeknight dinners and gluten free school lunches. Did we mention they taste amazing when paired with a Gluten Free Picnic Macaroni Salad?
Like gluten free sandwiches, Gluten Free Wraps exist and they are decadent and delicious! These wraps are soft and foldable, which makes them perfect for Mediterranean inspired meals or to fill with your kids favorite ingredients! You can keep it simple with lunch meat, cheese and lettuce or get more creative with something like falafel. However you choose to fill the wraps, they are an excellent vessel for gluten free lunches for kids.
When it comes to gluten free lunches for school, there is a surprising amount of creative options! From bars to wraps to cookies (of course) we hope theres something in this list for everyone.
Have any favorite gluten free lunches for school? Feel free to share them with us in the comments below. Wed love to hear how you keep your kiddos fueled up and ready for the day of learning ahead.
From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, thank you for reading! Wishing you the happiest, healthiest day ahead.
