15 Instagram Worthy School Lunches

We all scroll through Instagram thinking, "If only my lunch looked like hers/his….” I’m sharing 15 lunch recipes that are simple to make, and I promise they will up your lunch game and bring them from sad to rad! Now, you can make your own Instagram-worthy lunches and feel like a million bucks when you head to school, snap a shot, and share your photos.

1. Protein Packed Quinoa Chickpea Salad

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This quinoa salad is loaded with fresh ingredients that are colorful and perfect for the first day of school! Don't be fooled by its looks because this salad is super healthy and will fuel you to be attentive and awake all day in school! get the recipe

2. Chickpea Sunflower Sandwhich

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Looking for a healthy swap for the classic tuna fish sandwich? This chickpea salad sandwich will do the trick! Plus, it will make a total Buzz worthy photo! #mylunchesarecool get the recipe

3. Korean BBQ Burrito

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Burritos are one of the simplest lunches to make, and these Korean BBQ Burritos take the typical lunch to a whole new level. They are packed with tons of aromatic herbs that are essential to creating an awesome dish! get the recipe

4. Thai Chicken Summer Rolls

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Although Summer is coming to a close, keep your spirits high by making these summer rolls for lunch! Creating healthy, colorful recipes will help you stay motivated all year long! get the recipe

5. 2 Buddha Bowls; Black Rice Sushi Bowl and Mediterranean Bowl

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Buddha Bowls are the best! These two recipes are easy to whip up the night before school within 30 minutes. Plus, they have killer sauces that you can drizzle onto basically everything you eat! get the recipe

6. Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

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If you eat a vegan diet, I've got your back! This vegan Mac and Cheese will blow your mind and everyone will be dying to have a bite of your lunch. Share your creation to Instagram and your likes will sky rocket! get the recipe

7. Veggie Burger with Tart Cherry Salsa

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Slip this veggie burger into a plastic bag and head to school! This recipe reinvents the processed, store bought veggie burger into a new, healthy, chickpea-packed lunch. get the recipe

8. Kung Pao Eggplant

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Kung Pao Eggplant will knock your socks off! This dish looks like it walked off the restaurant runway, but I'll let you in on a secret: it only takes 20 minutes to make! Insta-worthy food in 20 minutes? I'm in! get the recipe

9. Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls

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This lunch can be prepared in minutes, and placed in containers so you can eat it all week long! This is the ultimate healthy version of a taco. You won't be able to put your camera down! get the recipe

10. Lentil Tuna Salad

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Snap away as you devour this healthy Lentil Tuna Salad. It can easily be taken on the go and it's the perfect salad for transitioning into the school season. get the recipe

11. Vegan Manicotti

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No more noodles with sauce for lunch! It's time to make a healthier and tastier version of pasta using spinach, cashews, and tofu! This manicotti with blow your mind! get the recipe

12. Chilled Cucumber and California Avocado Soup

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Try making a soup for a change! This soup uses wholesome ingredients that are gorgeous and will make your pictures pop. get the recipe

13. Cauliflower Bagels

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Instead of buying bagels, you can make your own! These cauliflower bagels contain a ton of healthy ingredients, plus they are simple to make! Everything bagels are the best! get the recipe

14. Mix and Match Vegan Quesadillas

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Making quesadillas couldn't be any easier! Try this mix and match recipe that will leave you wanting to eat quesadillas every day. Plus, they make for an awesome lunch photo shoot! get the recipe

15. Avocado Strawberry + Goat Cheese Sandwich

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Take a look at the ooey-gooey deliciousness of the melted goat cheese. This sandwich is amazing! get the recipe