Over 30 back-to-school lunch ideas that are easy to make

By the end of summer, going back to school is exciting for everyone, parents and students alike. But, there's one thing that's not so fun: packing lunches. Here we've round up our favorite back-to-school lunch ideas so you don't get stuck in the old peanut butter and jelly rut.

A packed lunch should be easy-to-store, keep relatively fresh, be filling, and of course, taste delicious. These back-to-school lunch ideas hit all the check marks and range from Greek salad pita sandwiches and healthy tuna salad to homemade Lunchables and mini deep-dish pizzas.

As much as breakfast is toted as the most important meal of the day, lunch is not something you want to skip, either. The CDC reports that healthy students are better learners, citing research that shows how good nutrition positively affects their grades. The same goes for adults at work—taking a break to eat lunch, and one that's nutritious, can help keep a person engaged and energized.

So, a try a few of our favorite back-to-school lunch ideas above and get ready crush each day, whether you're a college student packing for yourself or a parent packing a lunchbox.

Check out more of our favorite quick and easy school lunches for kids below!