VEGAN SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS! [ Easy, Healthy, Oil Free ]

[OPEN FOR INGREDIENTS] Here are 5 easy and vegan school lunch ideas for you all! All of these can be made ahead of time and eaten cold, so you don’t have to worry about not having access to a microwave. Remember to always eat according to your appetite, and pack lots of snacks as well to nourish your mind and your body :)

||| CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH |||
(Makes 5-7 Sandwiches)
* For the Chickpea Salad:
2 cups of cooked chickpeas
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped red onion
½ cup hummus of choice
3 tbsp dijon mustard
Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
* For the Sandwich:
Bread of your choice (I used Ezekiel Bread)
Greens of your choice (I used Spinach)

||| BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD |||
(Makes 2-4 Servings)
8 oz pasta of your choice (I used Banza Chickpea Pasta)
* For the Sauce:
1 cup pasta sauce (I used an oil-free one from Whole Foods)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
* For the Salad Veggies:
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ red bell pepper
¼ medium red onion
1 handful of fresh greens, per serving (remember to add this in only the night before!)

||| SWEET POTATO AND QUINOA SALAD |||
(Makes 1 serving, but you can easily double or triple this!)
2 large handfuls of greens of your choice (I used a blend of arugula, spinach, and kale)
1 fresh ear of corn
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1 sweet potato, roasted (*To roast, chop into pieces and bake at 400F for 35 min)
½ cup cooked black beans (or any bean you have on hand)
½ cup cooked quinoa (rice or couscous will work as well)
Barbecue sauce + water for dressing, or dressing of your choice

||| SUSHI BOWL |||
(Makes 1 serving, but you can easily double or triple this!)
* Note: You can really make this bowl however you desire, but here’s what I added to mine:
1 cup cooked brown jasmine rice (any rice will work)
½ avocado
½ red pepper
2 large carrots
½ large cucumber
Toppings: Liquid Aminos, Sweet Chili Sauce

||| LOADED NBJ |||
(Makes 1 serving)
* Note: this sandwich is pretty small compared to the other meals, so I personally would make two of them or make sure to pack lots of other lunch snacks as well!
2 slices bread of your choice
Nut Butter of your choice (I used almond butter)
Fun toppings of your choice (I think you get the theme here..)
^^^ I used sliced banana, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and raisins, but you could also use fresh strawberries, cacao nibs, chopped cashews, maple syrup, fresh mint, etc…

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Software: Final Cut Pro
Music: Memories With You - Lakey Inspired

[melanieabreu]

"Chicken salad.. But without the cruelty" hahaha made me smile

[samanthacovington]

Damn, your shading was on point. "I think it's pretty similar to a chicken salad, but, without the cruelty." *smiles*

[ocbballKW]

I love that you actually give great NEW ideas for vegan eating! Most people share simple ideas that I already know (vegan grilled cheese etc). Your hard work in your videos really shines through!

[LadybugtheBeagle]

That was the most beautiful avocado I've ever seen

[liljoeify]

Im personally not a vegan but these look great and i will pack them from school. The only reason im not vegan is that im 14 and live in a house of non vegans but when I'm older I'm definately gonna become at least pescetarian

I'm not vegan but I'm so excited to try all these out for my work lunches!

[olivialuvzpurplecows]

Omg i love bbq sauce with my food!! Brown rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes and bbq sauce is my favorite combo

[BasmaWh]

I loveee this video. Most of the videos I watch on vegan school lunches contain mock meats, vegan mayo, vegan cheese, etc. And I'm not into buying those stuff so its great to watch a video and know you have everything you need already.
Also, I cut my sandwiches into triangles because I find that it opens up my appetite...is that weird?

[StrawberryElli]

That is SUCH a beautiful video! Everything looks so colorful, healthy and delicious and the recipe ideas are so creative! I love your videos, Caitlin, I can see how much effort you invest in making them and they're so helpful and inspiring! thanks for sharing! 🙏💜

[amandavsevilla]

omg everything you make is so perfect i love u

[milesthompson]

I have been vegan for a little over a week now. Your videos, among others, helped me make this choice. I am in college as well. Your channel makes the vegan life not seem as daunting and even very fun. Thank you for posting these videos and good luck with school!

[Ellellevlog]

Just made the chickpea salad sandwich (as a wrap!) and it was super delicious! Thanks for sharing :)

[paolababy]

Can you make a video on how to start liking vegetables? I've been vegan for about 2 weeks but I hate every single vegetable because of flavor and texture. I only really eat fruits and rice/beans or pasta but I want to broaden my diet because I want to be a fully Plant based vegan

[kendallwinkler]

YES. I eat quinoa, greens, black beans, and whatever veggies I have on hand for lunch almost every day. SO GOOD! 🙌

[Demondoink]

i literally eat the exact same things every day being Vegan. porridge for breakfast, lunch is rice with some veg or something, dinner is pasta with differing sauce and veg, then beans on toast before bed lol.
kinda stuck in a food rut... you're always so creative with your food haha.
its just so easy to throw some things in a pan and watch Youtube while it cooks hahah

[Katesbookdate]

Love how unique these recipes are! I went vegan semi-recently and have been loving your videos!

[bugGurll]

The balsamic pasta salad looks delicious.

[sheplaysstrings]

I like the style and editing in this video, Professional, laid back and straight to the point and the food looks delicious

[courtneyc]

This was the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I already love you! You’re so chill and you just give off awesome vibes! I became a vegan about 3 months ago and I can already tell that your videos are going to be really helpful for me because I usually just eat rice or pasta with some beans and vegetables for like... every meal

[angiebri]

Eating that chickpea salad right now with turneric rice and it's delicious