Back to School Guide:
Pack Like a Pro This Year! ✨
Healthy swaps = happy kids! Quick recipe ideas, and tips to pack A+ lunchboxes and snacks, plus lots of FREE products to try today.
As the school year kicks off, we're here to help your family make the transition back to the classroom a little easier - and a lot healthier!
Our Back-to-School Guide is filled with smart, better-for-you swaps that you’ll feel good about packing in your kid's lunchbox. Whether you're looking to pack more nutrients into every bite or shake up your snack routine, we've got you covered with product ideas that have been tried and tested by the Social Nature community.
What's Inside?
- Parent-Approved Lunchbox Ideas: Quick non-sandwich meals and school-safe snacks that are sure to become instant favorites
- Better-for-you Product Swaps: Discover healthier alternatives to your go-to snacks with tips to help you #maketheswitch
- Discover and try FREE products: Activate offers on Social Nature to try and review at stores near you
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Regular Pancakes
High in refined sugar and artificial ingredients
- Sweetened with Coconut Sugar
- 11g of protein
- Just add water
Dairy Cream Cheese
Contains additives, preservatives
& saturated fats
- Made with plant protein
- Dairy-free
- No preservatives
Sugary Jams
Loaded with added sugars &
preservatives
- Sweetened with Stevia
- Made with real fruit
- No artificial flavors
Processed Cheese
Contains artificial substances
& colorings
- rBST free
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Good source of protein
Zucchini
Goodles Mac & Cheese Muffin
Add beaten egg and shredded zucchini to your prepared Goodles mac & cheese. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake for 20-min in a muffin tin. Enjoy!
Squash Risotto
Cook rice as per instructions. Stir in roasted squash and add sliced hot dogs. Serve in a thermal container.
Butternut Squash
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On-the-Go Meatless Meals
Alpha Foods Nuggets
Perfectly crispy, protein-packed nugs. Pop them in the oven or air fryer for an easy lunch.
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Nature’s Fynd
Breakfast Patties
Made with Fy protein, and contains 85% less saturated fat than pork sausage. Add to sandwiches!
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Ocean’s Halo Kimbap Wraps
USDA Organic and Vegan certified - serve it up as an after school snack!
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Daily Harvest
Harvest Bowls
Packed with veggies, these bowls with chef-crafted flavors are ready in minutes.
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- Made with healthy fats
- Packed with 10g of protein per bar
- Created by registered dietitians
- Cholesterol-free
- Egg-free
- Comparable flavor and texture to chicken
- Certified gluten-free
- Simple ingredients you can pronounce
- Irresistible flavors
Potatoes
Cauliflower Tacos
Fill a tortilla with roasted cauliflower, fresh lettuce, and beans!
Potato Cakes
Mix together mashed, boiled potatoes and cheese. Shape in small coin size, coat in flour & shallow fry!
Schär Gluten-Free Breads
“I eat gluten free sometimes since members of my family are gluten free, and Schar has the best gluten free bread I've tried! The texture is great and I enjoy the flavor. It's such an improvement from other gluten free breads in the market!”
Tori B.
Kokada
Coconut Spreads
“This is a seriously addictive product! If you are a fan of nutella you would absolutely love this! This spread has a great texture and a wonderful nutty sweet flavor.”
Jess G.
Cleveland Kitchen Fresh Dill Pickles
“These are great! Crisp, fresh, and perfectly tart with the added health benefits of being fermented. These are easy to find at multiple national retailers. I would definitely repurchase these.”
Brittany R.
Hodo Foods Organic Dips
“I tried Organic Dips Hodo Foods, I really enjoyed its taste and smooth texture. Easy to find at the store. This organic, delicious and non-Gmo soybeans dip is a very good option with meals or snacking and perfect at any time.”
Caremn Q.
Regular GF Crackers
Contains preservatives & added sugars
- Preservative-free
- Certified gluten-free
- Lactose-free
Generic Hummus
Lacks nutrients and uses unhealthy oils
- Preservative free
- Minimal ingredients
- Fresh and light
Processed Deli Meat
High in sodium and contain artificial flavors
- Sustainably produced meat
- Minimal processing
- USDA Organic
Bagel Pizza
Spread pizza sauce on a sliced bagel. Top with cheddar cheese (add toppings) and toast!
Frittata
Whisk eggs with almond milk, pour into a pan, and cook with fresh spinach until set!
Lundberg Organic Rice Cakes
Simple Mills
Sandwich Cookies
Solely
Fruit Gummies
Happy Wolf
Kids Snack Bars
CHOMPS
Meat Snacks
GnuSanté
Fruit Shakes
RIND
Upcycled Fruit Snacks
Awake
Caffeinate Chocolate
- 50mg of caffeine per bite
- Gluten-free and non-GMO
- No artificial colors or flavors
BOBABAM
Instant Boba Drink Kits
- Clean, natural ingredients
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Made in a nut-free facility
Pop & Bottle
Organic Oat Milk Lattes
- No added sweeteners
- Only 100 calories per can
- Dairy-free
GORGIE
Sparkling Energy Drinks
- Made with green tea caffeine
- No sucralose or aspartame
- 0g sugar and only 5 calories
Rishi Tea & Botanicals
Organic Tea
- Sourced from eco-friendly gardens
- Certified Organic
Hoppy Planet Cookie Bites
Made with sustainable Acheta Protein (crickets)
Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Snacks
No plastic tray + fun spicy flavors
StickyLickits
Edible Stickers
Naturally colored edible stickers! Stick them on fruits & veggies to make healthy eating fun
BRAMI
Non-GMO Lupini Beans
Cured lupini beans - packed with nutrients and deliciousness
Blue Stripes
Cacao Water
Plant-based cacao water naturally enriched with nutrients & electrolytes!
Harken Plant-Based Chocolate Bars
Only 150 calories or less + 100% plant-based
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New products are added weekly, so there’s always something new to try at a grocery store near you!
