As a busy family of five, we are constantly on the go lately. In an effort to avoid the drive-thru, for the sake of our pocketbooks and our health, I started keeping a stash of quick, grab-and-go meals ready to go.
Enter: Peanut Butter & Honey Sandwiches for the freezer.
Yep, this is the extent of my “freezer cooking” some days. And honestly? It’s still helpful. These, along with my “lazy morning smoothie cups,” are so easy to grab as we run out the door.
I keep a cooler bag in the van (mine was a Target find years ago). It’s the perfect size for little lunches and, most days, it even fits a meal for our whole family. I just tuck it between the driver and passenger seats, and we’re good to go.
Now, I know what you’re thinking, why would anyone make something as simple as sandwiches ahead of time? Trust me, it makes all the difference when you’re heading out the door in a rush.
Other easy grab-and-go lunch add-ins:
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Bananas & apples (non-messy fruit is your friend!)
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Chunks of cheese or string cheese
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Garden veggies like snap peas, peppers, and cherry tomatoes
(though not for the little one in the backseat… he turns cherry tomatoes into squirters 😂).
Pro tip: Peanut butter sandwiches freeze beautifully. If you want to freeze PB&J, make sure to spread peanut butter on both sides of the bread before adding the jelly in the middle—this keeps the bread from getting soggy as it thaws.
Friend, being prepared with simple things like this may not feel glamorous, but it does make life smoother, healthier, and more affordable. Small steps like these really do add up.
What about you? What do you pack for family meals on the go? I’d love to hear your tips in the comments.
You need some Rosenbaum honey! 🙂