If you're already thinking about back-to-school lunches, you're not alone. Between grocery runs, busy schedules and picky eaters, coming up with fresh lunch ideas can feel like a daily challenge.
That's why a new free digital cookbook from Nature's Own and Make-A-Wish caught our attention. Called "Sandwishes," the collection features creative sandwich recipes inspired by wish kids, offering plenty of lunch-prep inspiration for families looking to shake up their routine before the school year begins.
From a ham, apple and Swiss cheese combo to a loaded BLT layered with avocado and cheddar, these recipes put a fun spin on classic lunches while highlighting the imagination of the children who created them.
Even better? The cookbook is completely free
to browse online.
Find creative sandwich recipes
Nature's Own launches free digital cookbook in support of Make-A-Wish
Nature's Own x Make-A-Wish launch a free digital cookbook for lunch
Find your new lunch inspiration with these sandwich recipes created by Make-A-Wish kids.
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Looking for back-to-school lunch ideas? Here are 3 sandwiches worth trying
If you're already thinking ahead to back-to-school lunch ideas, look no further. Nature's Own released their free digital cookbook. Here's a look at three sandwich recipes available:
1. Nash’s Swiss Thunder Herowich
Recipe Ingredients:
- Nature’s Own Honey Wheat
- Ham
- Apple Slices
- Swiss Cheese
2. Olivia’s Bright Harvest Bacon Bite
Recipe Ingredients:
- Nature’s Own Honey Wheat
- Mustard
- Lettuce
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Red Onion
- Tomato
- Pickles
- Cheddar Cheese
3. Lila’s Green Garden Glowwich
Recipe Ingredients:
- Nature’s Own Honey Wheat
- Avocado Spread
- Swiss Cheese
- Tomato
- Pesto
See more recipes at Nature's Own
Planning lunches for the school year starts with a smart reset
Lunch prep is one of the easiest ways to make busy weekdays a little less stressful. Creating a meal plan, stocking up on lunch staples and collecting a few new recipe ideas now can save time once school, sports and after-school activities begin.
That's one reason lunch planning is featured in today's USA TODAY's Fall Reset shopping guide, which focuses on meal prep, grocery shopping strategies and ways to make weeknight meals easier.
What is USA TODAY's Fall Reset?
USA TODAY's Fall Reset focuses on helping readers simplify fall shopping.
Part of a good fall reset includes making meal prep a little easier during the weekday with lunch prep solutions, meal planning, grocery shopping tips and meal kit savings. The goal is to make back-to-school and fall schedules easier to manage.
Is the Nature's Own "Sandwishes" cookbook free?
Yes! The digital cookbook is completely free to browse online and features recipes created by Make-A-Wish children.
What is Nature's Own "A Slice of Hope"?
"A Slice of Hope" is a multi-year partnership between Nature's Own and Make-A-Wish. It includes a $500,000 donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation, special-edition packaging and a virtual Well Wishes wall at some retailers offering shoppers can submit their well wishes for wish kids to see.
To help spread the word, the brand tapped actor and WWE superstar John Cena as the official "Breaducator." Cena is the most requested celebrity in the Make-A-Wish organization and holds the Guinness World Record as the largest wish granter in the foundation's history for granting over 650 wishes.
Find out more about Make-A-Wish at Nature's Own
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