Posted on August 24, 2011
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With Back-to-School on everyone’s mind, I thought I’d help you find some simple and easy ideas to tuck into lunch boxes. These ideas and recipes aren’t just for kids! Grown-ups can use them too.
If you haven’t seen my post on Good Morning America ABCNews.com stop by and check out:
- Hamburger Buns & Foccacia Bread from The Gluten-Free Homemaker
- Sandwich Bread Alternatives from Celiac Family
- Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad from Diet, Dessert, & Dogs
- Broccoli & Black Bean Rice from Finding Joy In My Kitchen
- Apple & Carrot Breakfast Cake from SS&GF
- Adzuki Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burgers from She Let Them Eat Cake
- Cast Iron Zucchini Pizza from Blackbird Bakery
- Vegan Health Bar Cookies from SS&GF
- Pesto Chicken Collard Rolls from Daily Bites
- Gluten-Free English Muffins from The Daily Dietribe
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Baking Beauties
- Carrot Date Spice Muffins from SS&GF
If you want a few more ideas, check out:
- this printable list of 50+ Allergy Friendly Lunch Box Ideas from Cook It Allergy Free
- download the free e-book, Smart School Time Recipes from Alisa Cooks (note: Not all recipes are gluten-free but many are. Fabulous ideas for lunch boxes!)
- Gluten-Free Lunch & Snack Ideas from Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom
What are your favorite gluten-free lunch packing tips and/or recipes? Share them in the comments – and feel free to include a link!
Much love,
Amy
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Ricki
posted on August 24, 2011 at 9:55 am
So many great ideas, Amy! And don’t forget that these lunch ideas are great for anyone who takes lunch with them, school or not!
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Amy Reply:
August 24th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
@Ricki, Totally agreed! I always pack my own lunch & I pack Joe’s lunch, too.
xoxo
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Kim (Cook It Allergy Free)
posted on August 24, 2011 at 10:12 am
Great list of ideas, Amy! Even though I am usually at home during lunch, I am always needing to come up with new ideas. I manage to pack my kids creative lunches everyday, but somehow fall in to the same old ruts for mine!
And thanks for linking to my Lunch idea list!!
xo
k
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Amy Reply:
August 24th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
@Kim (Cook It Allergy Free), I was thrilled to be able to share such a comprehensive list with my readers. Your list is a great resource.
Hugs!
Amy
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claudia
posted on August 24, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Hi Amy! I love quinoa for lunch/ midmorning snack. I cook it similar to what I’d do with oatmeal. I boil it with water and then add almond milk, honey, cashew butter, coconut butter and blueberries. I have the recipe in my blog http://blogderecetas.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/quinoa-con-moras-azules/… is in Spanish but the pictures will give you a clear idea (and you can use Google translate
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Amy Reply:
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
@claudia, Thanks for sharing your recipe, Claudia! Yum! Love your idea.
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Alta
posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Great list of lunch ideas! I want some of Hallie’s pesto collard wraps. Yum!
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Maggie
posted on August 24, 2011 at 8:15 pm
This is such a great round up! Thanks for sharing it Amy, and sharing the link to my veggie burgers!
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InTolerantChef
posted on August 25, 2011 at 5:00 am
Great list, definitely something for everyone!
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Tracee
posted on August 25, 2011 at 2:13 pm
My child loves bento boxes. He kinda felt singled out having to take lunch due to gluten and other food allergies. Now he thinks it’s cool to have bento lunchbox items, the other kids think his lunch is cool too.
http://mrsedsresearchandrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/03/do-you-bento.html
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nicole
posted on August 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm
great that there are all healthier choice.
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April
posted on August 25, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Thank you so much for posting this! My 5-year-old who is gluten-intolerant is starting school in a few days and I cook most of her lunches from scratch at lunch time. I was starting to stress about what to pack for her, but this gives me some great ideas.
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Holly
posted on August 31, 2011 at 6:22 pm
This is so wonderful! My little kindergartener will be thrilled! Thank you for the wonderful ideas!
Holly
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Camille
posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:25 am
I am completely new to this. My daughter was told she was allergic to gluten and my question is what would be the best book to purchase to get started on this lifestyle.
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Amy Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@Camille, That’s a great question. I didn’t buy any books at first – I started out reading blogs. Once I figured out how I wanted to eat, finding a book that matched up with it was much easier.
You might want to check out your local Gluten Intolerance Group – you can find a directory at http://www.gluten.net
Hugs,
Amy
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Biju
posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Thanks for your cmnmeot, Paula. We are really hoping that we can join you among the ranks of trusted GF resources.
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Linda
posted on August 27, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Great roundup Amy! And thanks for sharing my hamburger buns.
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