Ashley of veggiesandvirtue is a mom and a pediatric dietitian, so she knows her stuff. She keeps a snack drawer in the fridge (and a similar basket in the pantry) stocked with "nourishing, safe snack options that are ready to go." She recommends pre-packaged snacks that meet your child's school's dietary requirements (nut-free, for example), or items you make ahead and store in the fridge to easily toss in to their lunchbox.
"These food choices can help round out and add variety to your child's lunchbox. Items like healthy muffins, oat bars, energy bites, dried or fresh fruit, yoghurt cups, baggies of veggies, small hummus or guacamole containers, trail mix, and hard-boiled eggs are all great options," Ashley said.