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Lunchtime seems unfairly synonymous with sandwiches, but the team at A Sweet Life is determined to kick off the school year right, offering up some low carb lunch ideas that will keep your child with diabetes satisfied without potentially sending their blood sugars skyrocketing after lunch.\u00a0 That\u2019s right \u2013 we\u2019re planning our back to school lunches and we\u2019ve got some tips and tricks for keeping options low carb and healthy, helping kids fill their bodies with delicious food while they fill their brains with all that learnin\u2019.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the lunch boxes themselves \u2013 these are some great lunch box options available now that make low carb lunch more easily organized.\u00a0 Check out a bento box, or another kind of compartment style lunch box, to make it easy to pack a snack or a bunch of lunch foods.\u00a0 Compartment lunch boxes<\/a> come in a bunch of different sizes, colors, and system styles to fit your kid\u2019s preferences.<\/p>\n

Before packing up snacks, sit down with your kiddo and see what they\u2019d like to see in their lunch boxes.\u00a0 Are they cheese fans?\u00a0 In love with olives?\u00a0 Keen on some crunchy cauliflower or edamame?\u00a0 Encourage your child to make a list of their favorite snacks so you have a solid jumping off point.\u00a0 (And you can check out these food swaps<\/a> and low carb snack hacks<\/a> to help with your meal planning brain storm.)<\/p>\n

And now let\u2019s work on LUNCH.\u00a0 Here are a few recipes from A Sweet Life that are perfect for your low carb lunch plan:<\/p>\n

\"Tuna<\/p>\n

Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats<\/strong><\/a>
\nHere\u2019s a fun and fresh way to serve tuna salad. Skip the bread and hollow out some cucumber, then fill with your favorite tuna salad recipe. These make a great low carb lunch or snack. \u00a0And if tuna isn’t your favorite, try using chicken salad!<\/p>\n

\"Brie-Ham-and-Green-Apple-Panini\"<\/p>\n

Low Carb Gluten Free Flatbread<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe sandwich is back, and it\u2019s better than ever because it\u2019s low carb and gluten-free. Grilled cheese sandwiches are no longer just a fantasy, neither is toast with butter, or peanut butter sandwiches. Carolyn\u2019s gluten-free flat bread is perfect for making sandwiches and panini, helping fill up your child’s lunch box and belly without the blood sugar boost. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Low Carb Bacon Chicken Artichoke Pizza<\/strong><\/a>
\nHelp really prepare your child for college by prepping their palette for cold pizza. \u00a0Almond flour, coconut flour, and mozzarella cheese come together to create a pizza crust that can stand up against the bounce of a backpack.<\/p>\n

\"Mini<\/p>\n

Mini Pizza Muffins<\/strong><\/a>
\nIn keeping with the pizza theme, how about trying some pizza muffins? Chock full of diced pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, they make a perfect during, or after, school snack. Serve them on their own or with some low sugar marinara sauce for dipping.<\/p>\n

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Pancakes<\/strong><\/a>
\nWith plenty of summer’s end zucchini at the ready, this back-to-school breakfast can take a quick and easy spin into lunchland without too much effort. \u00a0The chocolate chips will give your kids a bit of a sweet treat and they’ll never know it’s a pancake made out of vegetables.<\/p>\n

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Dill Pickle Almonds<\/strong><\/a>
\nCitric acid is the ingredient here that gives these almonds their pickle-like sourness and tang. \u00a0These nutritionally dense little snacks are the perfect small side for one of those delicious panini sandwiches we mentioned earlier. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Rosemary Walnut Crackers<\/strong><\/a>
\nCrackers are an easy snack, but finding lower carb options can be tough. \u00a0Making your own snack crackers, however, is totally doable. \u00a0Check out these rosemary walnut crackers that are perfectly seasoned and excellent for school lunches.<\/p>\n

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Low Carb “Dorito” Cheese Crisps<\/strong><\/a>
\nUnhealthy chips are often found in school lunch rooms, but we have a not-so-carby spin on your basic Dorito … using the ease of pre-sliced cheese. Simply cut each of these squares into 4 smaller squares and bake them. Then sprinkle on a little taco seasoning and they taste just like Doritos!<\/p>\n

\"Cakey<\/p>\n

Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Lunchtime is a great time for a sweet little pick-me-up, and these low carb cookies are perfect to send kids into an afternoon of brain strain. \u00a0These can satisfy the most intense chocolate craving and, best of all, they\u2019re easy! \u00a0<\/p>\n

We have plenty of other delicious low carb recipes<\/a> on our site, making the stress of school lunches a thing of the past. \u00a0And if you have a favorite recipe that you prefer to pack, please leave us a link in the comments section. \u00a0We’d love to share ideas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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