Chips & Guacamole for School | Lunch Box Ideas for Kids by MOMables

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Baked tortilla chips reduce calories, while pita chips can be more affordable.

ripe avocados

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Frozen avocado can be more cost-effective and still provide a creamy texture.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and can be less expensive than jalapeños.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Place chips inside the larger compartment of the lunchbox.

Add guacamole next to the chips in the lunchbox.

Place black olives in a small container with a lid to prevent moisture from sogging the chips.

Slice red bell peppers into smaller pieces to fit in the lunchbox compartment.

Add sliced red bell peppers to the lunchbox.

Add cherry tomatoes to the lunchbox.

Slice green bell peppers into smaller pieces and add them to the lunchbox.

Add cheese to a separate compartment in the lunchbox.

Ensure chips are not crushed by moving them around and placing a few on top before closing the lid.

Place the lunchbox in the refrigerator to keep it fresh until the next day.

In the morning, grab the lunch container, an ice pack, and a drink to pack the lunch.

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