20 Easy Back to School Meal Ideas - Confessions of a Fit Foodie

Looking for Easy Back to School Meal Ideas? These breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks/desserts will make transitioning back to school this year so much easier. They are perfect for those following 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers. This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.

Confession: I am totally conflicted about my kids going back to school.

On one hand I LOVE the relaxed days of summer and all that comes with those days. But on the other hand…I am missing having a routine. There is something comforting in the routine of school days, and when weekends look different than weekdays. #amItheonlyone

While we still have a couple weeks left here before school officially starts, I know many of you have kids that started back already or will start school next week.

So for you, I have something to ease the pain of summer’s end and get your meal planning and prepping underway as the chaos begins again.

I gathered my favorite Back to School breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks/desserts- 5 of each- with some ideas and tips to help you be successful this year! Don’t worry, friends- we’ve got this!

Breakfast

21 Day Fix Overnight Oats | How to Make Overnight Oats – Overnight oats make life SOO much easier! These don’t have yogurt (usually the culprit if you don’t love overnight oats) and are totally versatile. Use whatever toppings/fruit you have on hand.
21 Day Fix Baked Oatmeal Cups – Everyone can choose their favorite toppings on these and they are FREEZER friendly so I suggest making a double batch! Total winner!
21 Day Fix Mason Jar Egg Casseroles – Portable, protein and veggie packed, and ready to heat for those extra crazy mornings!
Mini French Toast Casserole Cups {21 Day Fix} – Makes Monday feel like a treat with all that cinnamon-y goodness! (pictured above)
Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Bites {21 Day Fix} – I love to make a batch of these egg cups and reheat them all week. You can swap out the bacon for sausage or even skip the cheese if you want- they are delicious no matter what.

Lunch

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup {21 Day Fix} or Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup {21 Day Fix} – I love this “dump and go” soup- so easy! But even better? Once it’s cooled, pack it up in mason jars for grab and go lunches!
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes {21 Day Fix} – I like to prep this one ahead because it reheats really nicely for lunch all week!
21 Day Fix Salsa Lime Chicken (Instant Pot/Slow Cooker) – Perfect for lunch because it is so versatile! Use in bowls, over greens, make taquitos, or scoop up with some chips or veggies! (pictured above)
Fall Harvest Mason Jar Salads with Maple Cider Vinaigrette (21 Day Fix) – I love layered salads for packed lunches. Everything stays so fresh and yummy- and this dressing is amazing!
Hidden Cauliflower Taco Meat (21 Day Fix Friendly/Instant Pot Friendly) – Another quick (veggie packed) versatile protein to use in bowls, as a salad, or tacos!