Description
These 27 easy back to school lunch ideas for kids make packing lunch stress-free, fun, and healthy with kid-approved favorites.
Ingredients
Whole wheat wraps
Cheddar cheese
Deli turkey
Mini pitas
Tomato sauce
Mozzarella
Crackers
Boiled eggs
Fruit (grapes, apples, berries)
Baby carrots
Cucumbers
Granola bars
Pasta
Diced chicken
Bell peppers
Eggs
Waffles
Maple syrup
Greek yogurt
Instructions
Assemble turkey and cheese roll-ups with veggies and fruit.
Make pizza Lunchables with mini pitas, cheese, and toppings.
Build snack boxes with hard-boiled eggs, pretzels, and fruit.
Prepare veggie quesadillas and cut into triangles.
Mix pasta salad with protein and veggies.
Bake egg muffins with cheese and diced ham.
Pack chicken and rice bowls with dipping sauce.
Toast waffles and pair with fruit and a dip.
Notes
Mix and match weekly to keep lunches interesting.nPrep some items ahead to save time on busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook, Make-Ahead
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunchbox
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: back to school lunch, easy lunchbox, no sandwich lunches