Gluten Free School Lunch Ideas | The Nutritional Advisor
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School (or work) Lunch Ideas

All foods listed are gluten free, always verify the products you choose are gluten free.
All foods listed are dairy free, unless noted by an asterik* If you avoid dairy, you will need to substitute.

Sandwiches

  • jelly and nut butter (check with your school about nut policies, Wowbutter is nut-free)

  • deli meat and cheese*

  • tuna salad

  • chicken salad

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Wraps

  • tuna salad

  • chicken nuggets with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, etc.

  • fruit (for a dessert)

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Salads

  • any lettuce with your favorite add-ins (place the dressing on the side)

  • pasta salad (using gluten free pasta)

  • potato salad

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Sides

  • fresh veggies (add a side of dip)

  • fresh fruits

  • applesauce

  • mandarin oranges

  • pretzels, certified gluten free 

  • potato chips

  • veggie straws

  • cheese stick*

  • corn chips with salsa on the side for dipping

  • cheese* and crackers

  • banana

  • apple/apple slices with caramel dip or a nut butter (check w/your school about nut policies)

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Desserts

  • fresh fruit

  • cookies

  • yogurt* (dairy free options: coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, soy yogurt)

  • muffin

  • granola bar

  • cupcake

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