5 Brown Bag Lunch Ideas

A great lunch brightens up anyone's day. Check out these creative sandwiches for a delicious change from the ol' PB&J.

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Turkey Sandwiches with Apple and Walnut Herb Mayo

Photo: Tina Rupp

Turkey Sandwiches with Apple and Walnut Herb Mayo Recipe
Fresh Granny Apple slices give this sandwich a crisp, tangy flavor your kids will love. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in that apple-a-day!

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Fruity Tuna-Salad Pita Sandwiches

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Fruity Tuna-Salad Pita Sandwiches Recipe
Pitas are perfect for brown bag lunches. Stuff them with tuna salad, fruits, and veggies, and this 5-star recipe will be a 5-star hit in your family, too.

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BLT Wrap

BLT Wrap Recipe
Have extra bacon leftover from Sunday brunch? Wrap it up with lettuce, mayo, and tomatoes for this classic flavor combination.

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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Photo: Yunhee Kim

Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Combine rotisserie chicken and bbq sauce for the perfect brown bag sandwich. It's quick, easy, and it has major "wow" factor for the lunchroom.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals

Photo: Karry Hosford

Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals Recipe
These tasty spirals are a fun way to incorporate healthy foods like yogurt, wheat germ, and banana into your children's diets.

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5 Brown Bag Lunch Ideas

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Turkey Sandwiches with Apple and Walnut Herb Mayo