Back-to-School Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ideas

Can you believe back to school season is here already? It’s almost unbelievable to think that just a few weeks ago we were still on summer vacation.  With a busy household, mealtimes can get pretty hectic when school is back in session. The following are some quick and easy breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas for the busy back to school season!

  1. Freezer Friendly Burrito Pie
  2. Cheesy Pasta Bake
  3. Barbecue Chicken and Bacon Pasta
  4. Freezer Friendly Chicken Parmesan Casserole
  5. Slow Cooker Meatballs
  6. Skillet Lasagna
  7. Sloppy Joes
  8. French Bread Pizza
  9. Shrimp Scampi
  10. Caprese Balsamic Chicken
  11. Parmesan Herb Chicken
  12. Easy Ranch Pork Chops
  13. Orange Chicken
  14. Caribbean Style Beef and Plantain Pie
  15. Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice
  16. Lunchbox Kabobs
  17. Apple Quesadilla
  18. Baked Corn Tortilla Cheese Dogs
  19. Chicken Taco Bento
  20. Freezer Pizza Bites
  21. DIY Lunchables
  22. Healthy Taco Salad
  23. Ham and Mac and Cheese Lunchbox Muffins
  24. Polka Dot Pepperoni Pizza Dippers
  25. Mini Corn Dog Muffins
  26. Back to School Bento
  27. Mini Taco Tortilla Cups
  28. Classic Tuna Salad
  29. PBJ Cupcakes
  30. Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
  1. Homemade “Instant” Oatmeal
  2. Cheesy Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole
  3. Pancake Muffins
  4. Very Berry Breakfast Smoothie
  5. Lemon Meringue Pie Overnight Oats
  6. Easy Mess Free French Toast
  7. Tropical Fruit Breakfast Rice
  8. Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bites
  9. Slow Cooker Baked Apples
  10. No-Bake ‘In a Pinch’ Grain-Free Breakfast Cookies
  11. Crunchy Quinoa Granola
  12. Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
  13. Shrek Swamp Parfaits
  14. Pumpkin French Toast Bake
  15. Quick and Easy Tropical Fruit Smoothie
  16. Sugar Banana Pancakes
  17. 3-ingredient Pumpkin Pancakes
  18. Easy Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
  19. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites
  20. Sausage Biscuit Bites
  21. Blueberry Cream Cheese Roll Ups
  22. Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole
  23. Hash Brown Egg Nests

School mornings are in full swing in our house. I am always looking for quick and filling breakfasts that the kids and I will love. I really try to avoid the last minute bowl of cereal for breakfast every day. This baked oatmeal is hearty and full of cinnamon flavor. It can be made in advance and kept in the fridge. In the morning, just heat a piece in the microwave for a few seconds, top with a sprinkle of brown sugar, some nuts, and a splash of cream for a warm and hearty breakfast!​

* Bonus Back-To-School Breakfast Baked Oatmeal Recipe from Lisa Santangelo, Food, Family, and Chaos Contributor*


1. Tropical Carrot Smoothie
2. Tropical Fruit Breakfast Smoothie
3. Detoxifying Green Apple Smoothie
4. Rainbow Smoothie
5. Strawberry Mango Spinach Smoothie
6. Strawberry Mint Smoothie
7. Sunrise Smoothie
8. Rhubarb Smoothie
9. Coconut Mango Smoothie
10. Aloha Pineapple Smoothie
11. Breakfast Smoothie
12. Raspberry Avocado Smoothie
13. Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
14. Strawberry & Banana Greek Yogurt Smoothie
15. Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

  1. Easy, Healthy Minion Sandwich
  2. Mini Everything: Fun Kids’ Lunches
  3. Peter Rabbit Lettuce Wrap
  4. Greek Pasta Salad
  5. Stone Soup
  6. Make Your Own Pizza’s
  7. Vegetable Risotto
  8. Pitta Bread Pizza
  9. Cheese and Apple Quesadillas
  10. Ham and Cheese Roll Up
  11. Super Sushi
  12. Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
  13. Easy Mini Quiches
  14. Sweet Potato Wild Rice Soup
  15. Zucchini Pie
  16. Chicken Kebabs
  17. No Bake Recipe for Scotcheroos
  18. Easy Chicken Wrap
  19. Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
  20. Peanut Butter Roll Ups
  21. Pepper Brain Monsters
  22. Bacon and Nutella Toasted Sandwich

School lunches have changed so much from when I was a kid. Lunches used to consist of a PB&J, some fruit, and maybe a bag of chips. By the time it was ready to eat lunch, the apple had crushed the sandwich and the chips! We all survived school lunches, but with so many choices available now, I want to give my kids something more exciting in their lunchboxes. However, I don’t have a lot of time to prepare as a busy mom, so these easy back to school lunch ideas can be a real help.

  1. Lunchbox Kabobs
  2. Apple and Cheese Quesadilla
  3. Ham and Cheese Bombs
  4. Dinosaur Bento Lunch
  5. PBJ Sushi
  6. Lunch Box Tacos
  7. Southwest Turkey Wrap
  8. Grilled Cheese Rollups
  9. Simple Macaroni Salad
  10. Pretzel Dogs
  11. Pizza Buns
  12. Submarine Lunch
  13. Hardboiled Eggs with Hummus and Salsa
  14. DIY Uncrustables
  15. Cracker Pizza
  16. Mini Salad Pita Pockets
  17. BLT Wrap
  18. Mini Corn Dog Muffins
  19. Homemade Chicken Nuggets
  20. Breakfast for Lunch
  21. Homemade Hot Pockets
  22. DIY Ramen Noodles
  23. Freezer Bean Burritos
  24. Mini Pumpkin Pancakes
  25. Flower Veggie Salad


1. Chicken Noodle Casserole
2. Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole
3. Pierogi Noodle Casserole
4. Shiratake Tuna Noodle Casserole
5. Chicken Cordon Bleu Noodle Casserole
6. French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole
7. Best Ever Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe
8. Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Casserole
9. Crock Pot Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole
10. Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
11. Sweet Sausage & Cheesy Noodle Casserole
12. Corned Beef Noodle Casserole
13. Easy Ham Noodle Casserole
14. Chili Noodle Casserole
15. Enchilada Noodle Casserole



1. BLT Pasta Salad
2. Quick Weeknight Chicken Penne Alfredo
3. Pizzadillas
4. Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili
5. Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Ups
6. Weeknight Pasta Salad
7. One Pot Summer Pasta
8. Cheesy Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole
9. Easy Shepherds Pie
10. Pork And Broccoli Stir Fry
11. Easy Dinner Recipe Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake
12. Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
13. Easy Mexican Mac N Cheese
14. Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti
15. Easy Dinner Buffalo Chicken Bake
16. Browned Sage Chicken Piccata with Mushroom Pasta
17. Quinoa Fried Rice

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