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    Published: Aug 18, 2020 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 2 Comments

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas


    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 says

      August 19, 2020 at 9:09 am

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

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      • Jared Browning says

        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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