Do you have a hard time coming up with ideas for your child’s lunch bag? Also, are you tired of packing the same old sandwiches and fruit every day? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will share 29 delicious and nutritious lunch box ideas for kids. From sandwiches to salads to pizzas, we have something surely for everyone! So get ready to be inspired, and start packing some amazing lunches for your little ones!
Do you have a hard time coming up with ideas for your child’s lunch box? Are you tired of packing the same old sandwiches and fruit every day? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will share 29 delicious and nutritious lunch box ideas for kids. From sandwiches to salads to pizzas, we have something for everyone! So get ready to be inspired, and start packing some amazing lunches for your little ones! What a great way to start this new school year!
Items That are Commonly Found in School Lunch Boxes:
- Sandwiches
- Chips
- Fresh Fruit
- Cookies and English Muffin
- Juice Boxes/Pouches
- Milk Cartons/Boxes
- Granola Bars with Greek Yogurt
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Chicken Nuggets or Rotisserie Chicken Shreds
- Yogurt
- String Cheese or Cheese Stick
- Peanut Butter and Jelly as well as Toasts with Almond Butter
- Muffins with Chocolate Chips
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Hummus and Pita Bread or Tortilla Chips
- Black Beans Soup in a Thermos
- Cold Cut Meats and Whole Grain Crackers or Deli Meat
- Cheese Quesadilla or Cheese Sandwich
- Mini Pitas Filled with Tzatziki and Veggies
- Fruit Kabobs
- Veggie Wrap with Brown Rice
- Celery with Peanut Butter and Raisins
- Veggies and Dip
- Carrot Sticks as well as Apple Slices
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Turkey and Cheese Rollups
- Mini Pizza Bagels
- Chicken Salad on Whole Wheat Bread or Pasta Salad
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Fruit Salad
What Are the Four Basic Food Groups for Kids’ Lunch?
The four basic food groups for school lunches are fruits, vegetables, dairy, and whole grains. Each of these food groups contains essential nutrients that our bodies need in order to function properly. Fruits and vegetables are have so much of vitamins and minerals, while dairy and grains provide us with protein and fiber. When planning your child’s lunch box, be sure to include items from each of the four food groups. This will ensure that they are getting all of the nutrients even a picky eater needs to grow and thrive!
What Are Some Tips for Packing a Healthy Lunch Bag?
-Include a variety of food groups. Fruits, vegetables, dairy, and grains are all important!
-Make sure to pack foods that are easy to eat and won’t make a mess. No one wants to deal with a soggy sandwich!
-Try to include some fun elements in your child’s lunch box. A little surprise will go a long way!
-Make sure the food is properly sealed and won’t spoil during the day.
We hope you enjoyed these great ideas for school lunch box! If you have any other suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Happy packing!
Lunch Box Ideas for Kids
Easy and nutritious school lunch box ideas even for picky eaters! Healthy lunches will make your kids strong and smart!
Pip a few of these easy pepperoni pizza muffins in your kiddos lunchbox and watch them disappear. Perfect to make ahead then just heat and send wrapped in aluminum foil or serve at room temperature.
Your kids will go crazy for these DIY Uncrustables. Freezer friendly and so easy to customize and prepare in bulk! What a great alternative for a regular sandwich!
These pin wheel sandwiches are perfect for lunch boxes! Kids will love them and they are so easy to make.
You can feel good about serving these Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels and the kids will love you for them! You can use a cookie cutter to cut them.
This Chicken Macaroni Salad is a great make ahead school lunch box option. Also a fantastic way to use up leftover chicken!
Packed with protein and veggies, these turkey bites are the perfect dippers for your little ones! Pair with BBQ sauce, ketchup, or eat them totally plain. They're delicious and such a great option for school lunch!
And Ramen Wrap, made with instant ramen noodles tastes just like ramen soup, in the form of a wrap and is the perfect lunch box ideas for kids! It's a great alternative for simple sandwiches!
Cucumber Hummus Bites make the perfect finger food and appetizer for your next party or get together. Crisp cucumbers slices are topped with roasted red pepper hummus, tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh parsley. What a healthy snack!
This fun Alphabet themed Snack Mix recipe couldn’t be any easier. Just throw all the ingredients into a Ziploc or reusable container and dole out as needed for school lunches! Easy lunch ideas are so helpful!
This chicken wrap is easy, delicious, and creamy. It's filling and yummy - a perfect lunch for the kids to bring to school!
These honey peanut butter balls are the perfect sweet treat for lunches. Kids will love the combination of wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter and honey!
Turkey Club Sliders are such a fun and tasty lunch idea for the kiddos! So easy to put together and such a nice change up from a regular turkey sandwich!
You are going to enjoy this drool worthy Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich. It’s a whole lot healthier than your traditional BLT,
but you’re guaranteed to be just as satisfied after your plate is polished off.
These Healthy Mac and Cheese Muffins are a fun, lunchbox friendly, spin on a kid-favorite. Since they’re fun to eat and packed with flavor, kids won’t even know they’re filled with veggies!
These are the most amazing vegan zucchini corn fritters you’ll ever have. Crispy and delicious, they’re perfect as a side to a nice fresh salad, or dipped into your favorite dip!
Adorable little pandas, made out of rice with seaweed faces. They're super easy to make and are the perfect addition to any bento box! So whether you're packing a lunch for your kiddo or for yourself, these panda rice balls will be sure to bring a smile to your faces!
The only things you'll need to make these sausage rolls are the three simple ones listed. With a little ketchup on the side, these delicious handmade sausage rolls are the ideal addition to any lunchbox.
These healthy strawberry gummies are a fun lunch box treat that kids will love!
These banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins with whole wheat flour are soft and moist. They are delicious and easy to make!
These applesauce oatmeal and banana muffins are a favourite that you can make and freeze.
Bear Shaped Peanut Butter And Jelly Bento Lunch » Surf And Sunshine
Turn that boring PB&J into an adorable bear with this easy kids bento lunch idea!
Switch up this super-cute idea with our creative filling suggestions. No matter what you choose, your kids will love this adorable lunch box idea!
So easy to make, and such fun for your kiddos to eat! And hey hey ... these are really nutritious, too (with allergy-friendly, nut-free suggestions, as well)!
Thinking back-to-school lunch box ideas? These Everything Bagel Turkey Cheddar Crescent Rolls will thrill the kids for lunch!
Calm those Back to School jitters with an encouraging set of lunch box notes. This set of freebies includes 6 note card templates to brighten a child's day!
Since everyone loves pumpkin, Winter Squash "fruit" leather are a healthy and popular snack or lunch food!
Shredded chicken is one of the cheapest proteins available. Mix it together with mashed avocado, fresh lemon juice (or lime), and tomatoes and you've got yourself one delicious lunch! I love lunch.
Real Food Bento Box: Salmon-Avocado Rolls, Prosciutto-Wrapped Frittata, Fruit Kebabs
This lunch box is packed with protein, healthy fats, and veggies, and takes its inspiration from Japanese bentos!
Better than a lunchbox note, delight your children with our I Love You Sandwich Bento!
We hope you enjoyed this blog post’s lunch box ideas! If you have any other suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Wish you a happy packing!
Do you have any tips for packing a healthy and delicious lunch for kids? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below! And be sure to check these blogs:
– Boy Scouts Backpacking Meals
– Back to School Supplies List: Printable Included for Middle School or High School.
