Getting our kids out the door in the morning is tough enough. But then you expect us to pack lunch, too? Enter these meal prep lunches, which keep in the fridge for up to three days and actually save a bunch of time—thanks to our favorite appliance, the Instant Pot.
15 Easy School Lunches You Can Prep in an Instant Pot
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Published Sep 10, 2018
The Cookie Rookie
Instant Pot Potato Salad With Dill Pickles
Pair with baby carrots.
A Pinch of Healthy
Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
No reheating necessary.
Foody Schmoody
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs In The Instant Pot
Be sure to pack extra napkins.
My Crazy Good Life
Instant Pot Mini Frittatas
Presenting, the portable version of scrambled eggs.
Tornadough
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Serve it cold and it counts as pasta salad.
5 Dollar Dinners
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Rice
Bento box-ready.
Sweet and Savory Meals
Instant Pot Tomato Soup
This calls for a Thermos.
Pressure Cooker Recipes
Instant Pot Applesauce
Brilliant.
The Foodie Eats
Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Salad
Tip: bagels don’t get soggy.
Meal Plan Addict
Instant Pot Diy Sandwich Meat
No more waiting in line at the deli counter.
Damn Delicious
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
Wrap it up in a tortilla if you see fit.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Instant Pot Perfect Hard-boiled Eggs
Pair with your kid’s favorite dipping sauce.
Recipes to Nourish
Instant Pot Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
It’s so easy.
365 Days of Crockpot
Instant Pot Broccoli Chicken Mac And Cheese
Pretty darn good eaten straight from the fridge, too.
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