15 Delicious Back-to-School Recipes to Simplify Your Mornings

As August rolls around, the feeling of a hectic day and nightlife starts overwhelming many moms.

They want something quick and easy, back-to-school recipes, including snacks and family-friendly meals that cook up in no time.

They seek ways to ease their kids back into the daily routine of school, homework, and sports. Everything can be hectic, but I believe the meals and meal times must be easy-going.

I have gathered 15 Back to School recipes perfect for busy school/work nights when you are running out of time.

This back-to-school recipe list includes homemade heavenly hunks, taco chicken tenders, pasta Fagioli, funfetti banana bread, and many others.

You’ll love packing these dishes, and your kids will love eating them. Sounds great, then keep scrolling down.

1- HEAVENLY HUNKS RECIPE

These HOMEMADE HEAVENLY HUNKS are going to be your kid’s lifetime FAVORITE. Oatmeal is the basis of these delicious bites, becoming a great way to include this gluten-free grain in your everyday diet.

Try this recipe with whole food ingredients readily available at the nearby grocery store. 

Per Serving

• Calories: 99kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 6g

2- RHUBARB OATMEAL COOKIES

After the vacation comes to an end, rhubarb season returns with a beautiful bright pink hue during the late summer. Why not try soft and chewy, crispy rhubarb in cookie form? 

Besides being delicious, these are high in vitamins K and C, as well as antioxidants. These nutrients are good for supporting your kids’ bone density and protecting the body from free radicals. 

Per Serving

• Calories: 66kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 2g

3- Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Hummus

Stop worrying about your kids’ lunch ideas. Try this slow cooker Shredded Beef Hummus using your favorite hummus, feta cheese, olives, fresh vegetables, parsley, green onions, and pine nuts. 

There are many variations that you can easily customize to what you have on hand, topped with shredded beef, to make a great lunch.

4- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Here is my easy Shredded Chicken recipe that you can put in the slow cooker on Sunday and have ready for the week. Save it in a large ziplock and lay it flat in the freezer for large batches.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is a great busy weekday option for moms. They can try several options to make all kinds of dishes, from tacos to burrito bowls, to salads, to quesadillas. 

5- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Are you in search of something that is a comforting snack that’s surprisingly easy to make, customizable, and most importantly, kid-friendly?

Look no further. Here are air-fried mozzarella sticks with a gooey, melty center inside and crispy outside. Try mini Mozzarella sticks by cutting the cheese into smaller pieces before air frying for a fun twist.

Per Serving

• Calories: 94kcal
• Carbohydrates: 16g 
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 2g 
• Saturated Fat: 1g

6- Back to School Cookies 

Once you make it, I’m sure you will be asked to make it again and again. Back to School Cookies are great for your kids’ lunch boxes.

So It’s much better to make cookies with healthy ingredients instead of giving them prepackaged and processed ones.

They will forget how much they had it. But don’t feel bad, as they have enough of so much nutritious stuff.

Per Serving

• CALORIES: 495
• FAT: 15g
• CARBOHYDRATES: 43g
• PROTEIN: 5g

7-  Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Imagine the combination of peanuts, honey, oats, protein powder, and peanut butter. The result is a hell nutritious and delicious on-the-go meal or between-meal snack. 

The best part is you can store these easy, no-bake protein bars for up to a week in an air-tight container. Want something more? Add peanuts for more crunch and fiber, with dripping honey for sweetness. 

8- TACO CHICKEN TENDERS

Want crispy taco-flavored outer coating and moist, juicy chicken inside? Prepare these easy-to-make and flavorful Taco Chicken Tenders in less than 40 minutes.

The best thing is that chicken is baked and not fried, making it a healthier alternative for your kid’s lunch boxes.

Per Serving

• Calories: 394kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 35g 
• Protein: 43g 
• Fat: 8g 

9- SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS

Nothing can be more appropriate to try the EASY SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS recipe if you’re looking for something new. This sizzling hot Mexican dish with wholesome, colorful, and delicious ingredients is served to the dinner table right off the stovetop.

The flavors of cooked chicken, peppers, and onions rolled in warm corn tortillas loaded with Mexican toppings are simply unmatched.

Per Serving

• Calories: 220kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 8g 
• Protein: 18g 
• Fat: 12g

10- Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe

I added the Best Pasta Fagioli Recipe to my hitlist for its few flavorful and cheap ingredients. They’re super budget-friendly, turning it into a delicious one-pot meal.

The Fagioli Soup recipe is wholesome, vegetarian & easy to make on the stove, crockpot, or instant pot, way better than Olive Garden. You can use many substitutions like olive oil, beans, fresh herbs, pasta, meat, extra veggies, and broth consistency, depending on your choice.

• Calories 295
• Carbohydrates 54g
• Protein 13g
• Fat 5g

11- Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe

The combo of Stuffed chicken breast with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic is just IRRESISTIBLE. It is the perfect light meal for spring or summer; you won’t want to miss it. 

Worry about its storage or making it every time for kids’ lunches or dinners? Don’t be. You can prepare it ahead of 3 days. Store any leftover baked chicken caprese in an airtight container in your fridge. 

• Calories 439
• Carbohydrates 10g
• Protein 43g
• Fat 23g

12- Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

If you’re looking for a lightened-up version with low calories that is none less delicious than the fried chicken parmesan, this recipe is for you! Once you try this recipe, you will be coming back for more.

The chicken ends in a crispy crust cutlet without the greasy oil. I like to serve mine with tomato sauce paired with pasta or zucchini noodles, garlic Brussels sprouts, and broccoli salad. You can try yours to your kids’ liking.

Per Serving

• Calories 572
• Carbohydrates 39g
• Protein 60g
• Fat 22g

13- BREAKFAST PIZZA

Pizza is the kid’s all-time favorite. Once you make Breakfast Pizza with this recipe, the kids won’t leave a single bite in their lunch boxes.

Savory sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese. Tastes scrumptious? This is all you need to make a tasty breakfast pizza. Satisfy your morning cravings, or enjoy brunch snack time with this tasty Breakfast Pizza, all topped with oodles of melted provolone and Pepper Jack Cheese.

Per Serving

• Calories: 295kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Protein: 21g 
• Fat: 22g 

14- Funfetti Banana Bread

Talking about going back to school times, how can we forget the soft whole wheat funfetti banana bread? Be tricky this time; besides topping the sprinkles, add a smidge of almond extract with vanilla extract to give the bread traditional birthday cake flavor.

The significant source of B vitamins in whole wheat flour provides energy and higher protein content, plus fiber keeps your kids feeling full longer.

Per Serving

• Calories250
• Carbohydrate41g
• Protein 5g
• Fat8g

15- Tuna Spinach Wrap

The Tuna Spinach Wrap packs a winning combination of hearty tuna, fresh spinach, crisp bacon, and tomatoes. Kids and adults will both enjoy it.

It is a perfect lunch for back-to-school when everything looks hectic since this dish comes together within minutes.

Per serving

• calories: 289kcal
• carbohydrates: 21g
• Protein: 23g
• fat: 13g,