Weekly Spotlight: Overnight Eats and Quick Meals and Snacks for Back-to-School

Back-to-school season is around the corner, and having a few meals ready in the morning and after a long day at work or school can help your day go a bit smoother. This guide includes meals you can make overnight or make ahead, and lunches that are perfect for on-the-go. Some snacks are perfect for after school or work.

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to enjoy heading back to school!

Overnight and Make Ahead

Source: Raspberry Overnight Oats

Back to school can mean busy mornings heading out the door. With these overnight and make-ahead options, you can spend more time getting ready and less time thinking about what to have for breakfast. Also, if breakfast isn’t your thing, that’s okay! You can use these as mid-day snacks.

• Raspberry Overnight Oats by Robin Browne
• Peanut Butter & Banana Overnight Oats by Tara Weir
• Healthy Chia Breakfast Parfait by Vicky Coates
• Chia Seed and Banana Breakfast Cookies by Vicky Coates
• Golden Banana Bread by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler
• Beyond the Cinnamon Roll Sheet Pan Pancakes by Epic Vegan Quick and Easy by Dustin Harder
• Mexican Sheet Pancakes with Guacamole by Luce Hosier

Quick and Easy Lunches

Source: Pour-Over Spicy Miso Noodle Soup

Lunches can be a hassle to plan and sometimes it’s difficult to know what will do well in a packed lunch or on a quick break. These meals below can be prepped ahead and thrown together the day of, or even packed to go.

• Mediterranean Lentil Veggie Wraps by Allie Penner
• Pour-Over Spicy Miso Noodle Soup by Erin Bruns
• Sweet Potato Macro Bowl by Annie Kimmelman
• Creamy and Crunchy Chickpea Salad Sandwich by Christina Bedetta
• Without-a-Wok Jackfruit Lo Mein by Lisa Dawn Angerame
• Hummus, Avocado, and Sun-dried Tomato Sandwich by Linda Wagner
• Picnic Perfect Crispy Tofu Sandwiches by Tania Pilcher

After School Snacks

Source: Cucumber Pinwheels With Sun-Dried Tomato Avocado Pesto

After school and after work can be a whirlwind, and finding something quick to grab and snack on can feel overwhelming. In this section, you can find snacks that you can toss together, along with a few that you can prep ahead and grab from the fridge or freezer.

Grab n’ Go:

• Kid-Friendly Cauliflower Hash Browns by Katia Martin
• Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites by Amy Lanza
• 1 Minute Oreo Mug Cake by Hayley Canning
• Apple Almond Butter Snack by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler
• Bagel Bites by Alexandra and Eian

Prep Ahead:

Source: Black Bean Brownies

• Cucumber Pinwheels With Sun-Dried Tomato Avocado Pesto by Jordan and Clark Cord
• Black Bean Brownies by Julie Zimmer
• Corn Ribs by Mitch and Justine Chapman
• Mocha Chocolate Brownie Bites by Hayley Canning

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