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Home > Quick & Easy > Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas

Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas

August 18, 2020 by Denise Browning 2 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS


photo collage of kids lunch ideas

Get the best 20 back to school kids’ lunch ideas that are quick and easy to prepare, healthy, and mostly no-cook. Plus a printable chart to mix & match lunches, creating endless combinations.

photo collage of kids lunch ideas

 

It’s time to go back to school!  Due to the current health situation, some will receive in-person learning while others will have virtual classes, a mix of both, or homeschooling. Whatever your school learning setup may be, these kids lunch ideas are great for them all!

There are several options to choose from — with room to switch things up if your kids’ tastes change on a whim. All of our 20 back to school lunch ideas are easy to put together (most by your own kids) and healthy. 

Most are no-cook lunches, while others can be cooked and assembled in less than 30 minutes.

Because of the health crisis, I would suggest for alcohol prep pads or mini sanitizer gel to be an essential companion for packed lunches or bento boxes – so that the kids can clean their hands properly before eating without crowding into a restroom at school.  

If you love bento boxes, you can also bring in cute accessories such as fun food picks and silicone baking cups.

I am sure your kids will also appreciate encouraging/thoughtful sticky notes or mini cards.

Wishing you and your kids a great school year!

20 BACK TO SCHOOL KIDS LUNCH IDEAS:

OPTION #1

  • Hummus + Mini Pita Bread
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Baby Carrots
  • Apple slices

OPTION #2

  • Turkey Wraps 
  •  Sliced Oranges
  • Yogurt Tube
  • Baked Chips 

OPTION #3

  • Cheese Quesadilla
  • Creamy Avocado Dip (LINK)
  • Celery Sticks
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Fresh Berries

OPTION #4

  • Grape Tomato + Cheese Kabobs
  • Pita Pockets + Hummus
  • Pear
  • Red Pepper Slices

OPTION #5

  • BLT Sandwich
  • Baby Carrots + Ranch
  • Pretzels
  • Peaches or Applesauce

OPTION #6

  • Kale Pasta Salad (LINK)
  • Yogurt
  • Granola Bar
  • Blueberries

OPTION #7

  • Any Nut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
  • Yogurt                                                                                                                            
  • Apple
  • Baby Carrots

OPTION #8

  • Crackers
  • Cheese Cubes
  • Raspberries
  • Protein Bar or Protein Cookie

OPTION #9

  • Bagel + Cream Cheese
  • Chocolate Milk
  • Celery Sticks
  • Raisins or Dried Fruits

OPTION #10

  • Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich 
  • Baby Carrots
  • Grapes
  • Granola Bar

OPTION #11

  • Cucumber Sandwich 
  • Broccoli
  • Applesauce
  • Rice Krispies or Rice Cakes

OPTION #12

  • Hard-Boiled Eggs + cheese
  • Toasts + Jam
  • Sliced Mangoes
  • Snap Peas

OPTION #13

  • Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich Wraps 
  • Cheese String
  • Cheez it
  • Cucumber

OPTION #14

  • Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels                                                                                                            
  • Blueberries
  • Yogurt                                                                                                                           
  • Pita Chips

OPTION #15

  • Ham & Cheese Bento Box, which includes:
  • Deli Ham and Cheese
  • Kiwi     
  • Bell Pepper Strips + Ranch Dressing 
  • Crackers                                                                                                                                                

OPTION #16

  • Chickpea Avocado Sandwich 
  • Trail mix
  • Apple
  • Yogurt                                                 

OPTION #17                                                                                                             

  • Greek Orzo Salad   
  • Pita chips     
  • Yogurt
  • Grapes                           

OPTION #18

  • DIY Nachos Lunchbox which includes:                                                                                                                 
  •  Tortilla Chips+ Lettuce+ Cheese+ Tomatoes+ Guacamole                                      
  • Apple                                                                                                           
  •  Goldfish                                                                         

OPTION #19                                                                                                             

  • Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts  
  • Fruit Leather     
  • Flavored Milk
  • Berries                                             

OPTION #20                                                                                                              

  • Brazilian Chicken Sandwich  
  • Pudding cup                                                                                                                                                       
  • Baby carrots
  • Banana                                                                           

List of Kids Lunch Ideas

 MAIN MEAL  (Carb + Protein/Healthy Fat)

  • Pita Bread + Hummus
  • Cheese + Crackers
  • Turkey Wraps
  • Any Nut Butter + Jam Sandwich
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs + Cheese
  • Kale Pasta Salad
  • Cheese Quesadilla
  • Bagel + Cream Cheese
  • Cucumber Sandwich                                                                                                
  •  Tomato + Cheese Kabobs                                                                                           
  • Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich Wrap                                                                                            
  • Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich                                                                                                  
  • BLT Sandwich Peanut Butter & Apple Roll-Up                                                          
  • Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels                                                                                                                      
  • Broccoli, Ham, and Cheese Pop Tarts                                                                      
  • Chickpea Avocado Sandwich                                                                                 
  • Ham & Cheese                                                                                                                                                 
  • Orzo Salad                                                                                                             
  • Nachos Lunchbox                                                                                             
  • Chicken Salad Sandwich                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

FRUITS & VEGGIES:

  • Oranges                                                                                                                                                         
  • Banana
  • Apples                                                                                                                           
  • Pears
  • Berries (all types)
  • Grapes
  • Peaches/Nectarines                                                                                                                       
  • Raisins/ Dried Fruits
  • Natural Applesauce
  • Mangoes
  • Melon                                                                                                                    
  • Watermelon  
  • Baby carrots 
  • Celery sticks
  • Cucumbers   
  •  Corn Kernels   
  •  Grape tomatoes   
  •  Snap Peas

SIDES & SNACKS:

  • Chips
  • Granola Bar
  • Pretzels
  • Cheese String
  • Yogurt
  • Trail Mix
  • Protein Bar or Protein Cookie
  • Fruit Leather or Snacks
  • Popcorn
  • Cheez it/ Goldfish
  • Fruit Cup/ Pudding Cup
  • Graham Crackers
  • Rice Krispies or Rice Cakes

DRINKS:

  • Water Bottle
  • 100% Juice Boxes
  • Flavored Milk
  • Smoothies

CHART: 

chart of mix and match healthy school lunches

SCHOOL KIDS LUNCH IDEAS PRINTABLE: 

photo collage of back to school kids lunch ideas

What do you serve in your kid’s lunchbox?

I hope our list of back to school kids lunch ideas gives you enough inspiration to pack a variety of healthy lunches in a short time… and that with the list in hand you can mix and match them, creating endless combinations.

 

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  1. John / Kitchen Riffs

    August 19, 2020 at 9:09 am

    I want all of these for MY lunch! Terrific list — great ideas. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jared Browning

      August 24, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you! I hope these school lunch ideas help many working Moms and children to make their own. Mostly are no-cook lunches!

      Reply

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