37 Sack Lunch Ideas for September

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37 Sack Lunch Ideas for September1/37 Club Roll-Ups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Club Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with meat, cheese and olives, these roll-ups are always a hit at parties. They’re perfect for packing in a cold lunch, too! Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 554 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1802mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 2/37 Back-to-School Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From

With a glass of cold milk, they’re an irresistible snack

the Recipe Creator: These hearty treats are great for an after-school snack or to share with friends. With a glass of cold milk, they’re an irresistible snack. —Frances Pierce, Waddington, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 103 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/37 Hawaiian Macaroni Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough

for our whole family from a local restaurant

for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. —Blaine Kahle, Florence, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 464 calories, 33g fat (5g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 4/37 Focaccia Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more speical. Add or change

ingredients to your taste

ingredients to your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 5/37 Tex-Mex Popcorn 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex Popcorn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin’-good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 44 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/37 Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your favorite s’more flavors come together in this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 249 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 7/37 Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo

These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house

by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house. Sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans are nice additions to ordinary chicken salad. —Carol Alexander, Midland, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 433 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 8/37 Homemade Tortilla Chips 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these homemade tortilla chips to serve with roasted

tomatillo salsa

tomatillo salsa. They have a little heat from the chipotle. If you prefer plain, just sprinkle with salt after frying. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington Nutrition Facts: 10 chips: 183 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 9/37 Easy Puppy Chow 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 13 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there’s less messy measuring. And it makes enough to feed a hungry crowd. —Taste of Home Test

I enjoyed it so much that I modified it to my own taste and now have it for

Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 229 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 10/37 Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a vegan wrap that was similar to this once when I stopped at a diner while on a long and arduous walk. I enjoyed it so much that I modified it to my own taste and now have it for

lunch on a regular basis

lunch on a regular basis. Everyone at work wants to know how to make it. —Michael Steffens, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 235 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 11/37 Chia Seed Protein Bites 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I keep these little bites on hand in my refrigerator and grab them for breakfast or a snack when I’m

in a hurry

in a hurry. We have a lot of food allergies in our family and I like to keep healthy snacks around that everyone can eat. This recipe has no gluten, eggs, dairy or corn, so it’s the perfect go-to treat in our house. —Tanja Miller, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 12/37 Turkey Pinto Bean Salad with Southern Molasses Dressing 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare

This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare. It’s a tasty main dish loaded with good-for-you protein.—Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 379 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 13/37 Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cut into triangles or quarters,

these fun mini sandwiches are a tasty addition to an afternoon tea gathering

these fun mini sandwiches are a tasty addition to an afternoon tea gathering. The cranberry mayo lends an original flavor twist, and the apples give them a sweet-tart crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 tea sandwich: 59 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/37 Savory Cracker Snack Mix 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A Taste of Home recipe inspired this one! Because I

love everything bagel seasoning, I decided to give this a try

love everything bagel seasoning, I decided to give this a try. A friend later suggested I make the mix more versatile with something other than oyster crackers, and now it’s a deliciously addictive snack! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida—Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 306 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 15/37 Pear Waldorf Pitas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pear Waldorf Pitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 mini pitas halves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Here’s a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party

Here’s a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. —Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 67 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 16/37 Oatmeal Breakfast Bars 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soft, chewy oatmeal

breakfast bar recipe has a hint of orange marmalade, so they’re a fun change of pace from typical granola bars. They’re so easy to put together and so delicious, you’ll find yourself making them all the time. —Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 182 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 17/37 Dilly Chickpea Salad Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 295 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 586mg

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