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Two gourmet croissant sandwiches filled with fresh deli meat and vegetables on a wooden board, inspiring school lunch ideas for high schoolers.

Delicious & Easy School Lunch Ideas for High Schoolers: Keep Them Fueled!

This guide offers a variety of delicious and easy school lunch ideas for high schoolers, ensuring they stay fueled throughout the day with options like sandwiches, grilled cheese, sliders, pizzas, and salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 lunches
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Produce
  • oranges
  • apples
  • blueberries
  • grapes
  • carrots
  • cucumbers
  • celery sticks
  • grape tomatoes
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • onion
  • avocado
  • strawberries
  • bananas
  • peppers
  • mushrooms
Dairy & Spreads
  • yogurt
  • Greek yogurt
  • cheese (general)
  • cheddar cheese
  • cream cheese
  • mayo
  • pesto
  • hummus
  • butter
  • ranch
Breads & Bases
  • Brioche Loaf
  • Brioche Slider Rolls
  • Brioche Burger Buns
  • St Pierre Croissants
  • Brioche Hot Dog Rolls
  • St Pierre Hot Dog Rolls
  • Bagel
Proteins
  • deli meat (turkey, ham, chicken breast)
  • beef sticks
  • jerky
  • pulled pork
  • crispy chicken
  • pepperoni
  • sausage
  • ground beef
  • thinly sliced beef
  • bacon-wrapped sausages
  • egg salad
  • tuna salad
  • chicken salad
  • smoked salmon
Nuts & Dried Goods
  • dried fruits
  • peanuts
  • almonds
  • pistachios
  • almond butter
  • cashew butter
  • granola bars
  • trail mix
Sauces & Sweeteners
  • maple syrup
  • honey
  • marinara pizza sauce
  • jelly
  • tomato relish
Snacks
  • chips
  • crackers

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • Pan
  • Grill
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

General Tip
  1. To prevent brioche bread from becoming soggy, toast it first before assembling any sandwiches or other items.
Sandwiches (using Brioche Loaf)
  1. Use slices of brioche loaf to make classic sandwiches with deli meat, your favorite cheeses, and veggie fillings.
  2. For a moister sandwich, add a drizzle of mayo or pesto.
Sliders (using Brioche Slider Rolls)
  1. Use brioche slider rolls to create cheeseburger or Philly cheesesteak sliders.
  2. Consider using pulled pork or crispy chicken as delicious meat options for your sliders.
French Toast
  1. Prepare French toast, then round out the meal with a mix of fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Grilled Cheese (using Brioche Loaf)
  1. Take brioche loaf slices, apply butter to one side of each piece, and layer cheddar cheese inside.
  2. Grill on a pan until the cheese is hot and wonderfully melty.
Pizza (using Brioche Burger Buns)
  1. Use brioche burger buns as a base for individual pizzas, layering on favorite meats, cheeses, veggie toppings, and tasty homemade marinara pizza sauce.
  2. Serve your mini pizzas with a side of ranch for a perfect dipping experience.
"Salad" Sandwiches (using St Pierre Croissants)
  1. Fill St Pierre Croissants with delicious salads like egg, tuna, or chicken salad.
  2. Feel free to customize by adding extra ingredients to make your tailored version.
PBJ (and Variations)
  1. Use almond or cashew butter with a different flavored jelly for a twist on the classic PBJ.
  2. Make it fancier by hiding thin slices of strawberries or bananas inside the sandwich.
Philly Cheesesteak (using Brioche Hot Dog Rolls)
  1. Prepare extra Philly Cheesesteaks for dinner, then save the leftovers for lunch the next day.
  2. Assemble with thinly sliced beef, melty cheese, and sautéed peppers and mushrooms inside brioche hot dog rolls.
Pigs in a Blanket Hot Dogs (using St Pierre Hot Dog Rolls)
  1. Assemble these hot dogs with bacon-wrapped sausages, fried onions, and tomato relish inside St Pierre hot dog rolls.
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel
  1. Prepare a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel sandwich.

Notes

To prevent brioche bread from becoming soggy, toast it lightly before assembling sandwiches or other items. These ideas are versatile; feel free to customize with your favorite fillings and sides.