It’s Back to School time. That thought alone makes me shudder in more ways that one. But mostly because it’s time to pack those lunchboxes. Packing lunches may no be your favorite part of school either. Maybe you have a school-age child who doesn’t want to eat in the cafeteria; our excuse is the long lines. Or maybe you have a preschooler who must have a packed lunch. Either way, these 30 Easy Lunchbox Ideas for Kids will hopefully make your packing experience more fun and easier!
This school year, make a plan! You can print out a daily calendar and write down your lunchbox menu everyday, go grocery shopping for that week’s ingredients, and voila! Each morning, you’ll be packing like a pro!
30 Easy Lunchbox Ideas For Kids
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- “School lunch” (a nickname my son and I came up with, no idea why): Veggie straws, cheese stick, raisins, nutrigrain bar
- Subway subs on hoagie buns with deli meat + cheese, bag of chips, apple
- Almond Butter + Jelly sandwich, cheese stick, banana
- Apple Quesadilla, fruit dip, cherry tomatoes, celery
- Grilled cheese sandwich, apple slices, raisins
- Cheese taco rollup, small round tortilla chips, salsa
- BLT sandwich on toast, grapes, potato chips
- Pizza Bento lunch, fruit, milk
- Spaghetti with butter and Parmesan cheese, slice of garlic bread, fruit
- Roast beef + cheddar pita, watermelon slices, raisins
- Bagel with cream cheese, cheese stick, veggie straws
- Cottage cheese, berries, graham crackers, snap peas
- Pizza rolls, carrots, raisins
- Chicken salad, pretzels, applesauce
- Turkey sandwich, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, ranch dressing
- Spaghetti in a thermos, garlic bread, fruit of your choice
- Meat slices, cheese slices, ritz crackers, fruit
- Ham and cheese on a bagel, pretzels, celery with ranch
- Breakfast for lunch: french toast sticks, waffles, scrambled eggs, fruit
- Hot dog, cheese and fruit skewers, chips
- Fruit nachos, cinnamon chips, milk
- Peanut butter and banana sandwich, goldfish crackers, celery
- Egg salad croissant, mixed fruit cup, pretzels
- Tuna sandwich, veggie chips, popcorn
- Mac N Cheese, raisins, apple slices
- Breakfast burrito: eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese; cup of mixed fruits
- English muffin with almond butter, yogurt w/ chocolate chips, cantelope
- Tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, celery with hummus, popcorn, gogurt
- Bagel with cream cheese, gogurt, apple slices
- Ham and cheese wrap, sliced avocado, pretzels
Lunchbox Supplies You May Need:
- Lunchbox
- Food thermos to keep food warm
- These silicone baking cups are perfect for holding muffins, fruit cups, or veggies
- Reusable Bento boxes
- Slim ice packs to keep drinks and fruit cool
- Stainless steel drink thermos
Looking for more lunchbox ideas? Check out our Pinterest board devoted to LUNCH!
What are some of your kids’ favorite lunchbox items?
Erica Leggiero, M.S. Ed.
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