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    30 Kid-Friendly Lunches for Home or School

    Published: Aug 31, 2020 by Coleen · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Even the pickiest of kids is bound to find at least one recipe they're eager to try in this collection of kid-friendly lunches.

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    What a crazy year! Our school is offering a choice of hybrid (2-days in/3 days virtual) or 100% virtual for school this year. We're taking the virtual option to start with, and if things start turning around, he'll have the option to switch back onto campus.

    But whether the kids are in school or at home, they still need to eat lunch! I know my son is picky (it's always either pasta or a plain cheese quesadilla for my kiddo), and yet they complain "peanut butter sandwich again!?"

    Here are some ideas to mix things up in the lunchbox, and even the pickiest kid is bound to find at least one recipe they're excited about.

    30 Kid-Friendly Lunches

    Whether your child is going back to school in-person or online, these kid-friendly lunches will be a hit. Even the pickiest kid is bound to find at least one recipe they'll be eager to try in their lunchbox this year (I have one of those kids!).

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

    Great as a snack or a meal, they’re so easy to make that your little ones can help make them as well.

    Photo Credit: wholesomemadeeasy.com

    BBQ Chicken Salad Wraps

    These fresh and crunchy BBQ Chicken Salad Wraps take just minutes to make for a quick and easy, low calorie weeknight meal.

    Photo Credit: pastrychefonline.com

    Bologna and Cheese: The Perfect Lunchbox Sandwich

    A “Baloney and Cheese” is the perfect sandwich, whether you’re a kid or whether you used to be a kid. It makes a great lunchbox sandwich for kids and former kids, too.

    Photo Credit: www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    All the flavors you love from buffalo chicken dip in a delicious wrap!

    Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

    Caprese Pasta

    This Caprese Pasta is a salad you can eat warm or cold. Pasta is mixed with garlic, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and coated in a delicious extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.

    Photo Credit: www.yummyhealthyeasy.com

    Cheese & Turkey Kebabs – a fun lunchbox idea!

    Change up your lunch with these Cheese & Turkey Kebabs! They’re a fun lunchbox idea for both kids AND adults!

    Photo Credit: www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com

    Chicken Caesar Hummus Wraps

    This delicious lunch wrap is filling but not fattening. The lemon hummus add a bright flavor to the wrap.

    Photo Credit: laurenslatest.com

    Chorizo Manchego Pinwheels

    An easy and delicious lunch, filled with lots of spanish chorizo and manchego cheese.

    Photo Credit: www.yummyhealthyeasy.com

    Creamy Turkey Pinwheels – Healthy Lunchbox Idea!

    Here’s a quick lunch idea for you to pack in your child’s healthy lunchbox…Creamy Turkey Pinwheels!

    Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

    Cucumber Hummus Bites

    Cucumber Hummus Bites make the perfect finger food for kids' lunch boxes. Crisp cucumbers slices are topped with roasted red pepper hummus, tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh parsley.  

    Photo Credit: wholefully.com

    Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

    Cheesy and flavorful, this easy chicken quesadilla recipe is a great option for lunch or a speedy weeknight dinner!

    Photo Credit: wholefully.com

    Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

    Combine this soup with some crusty bread and a salad for a perfect nourishing meal.

    Farmers' Market Chicken Pasta Salad

    Farmers' Market Chicken Pasta Salad is an easy, delicious meal for lunch or dinner. It's loaded tortellini and chicken plus all kinds of fresh veggies (and a fruit).

    Photo Credit: neighborfoodblog.com

    Grilled Fluffernutter Sandwich 

    A Fluffernutter Sandwich can be so much more than just Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Creme. Banana slices and skillet-grilled bread transform this classic American sandwich into a warm and gooey masterpiece.

    Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

    Grilled Shrimp with Pomegranate Salsa

    Grilled Shrimp with Pomegranate Salsa is a super healthy, naturally gluten free meal that also happens to be beautiful and delicious!

    Photo Credit: www.fannetasticfood.com

    Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe with Avocado 

    This healthy tuna salad recipe with avocado will be your new go-to lunch. It’s so easy to make, but also nutritious and tasty!

    Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

    Hungry Hippos (Fun Sandwich Recipe for Kids)

    This sandwich recipe has it all going on! Use it as a fun edible art project … or as a special little lunch box surprise! 

    Photo Credit: cooklikeachampion.com

    Macaroni and Cheese Bites

    These aren’t just cute -- they're flavorful, too! There’s a crisp, buttery crust to go with the creamy cheese. This recipe is just an all-around winner.

    Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

    Mini Grilled Cheese Bites with Tomato Soup Dip

    Mini Grilled Cheese Bites with Tomato Soup Dip ~ a fun, adorable, and delicious way to do a soup and sandwich combo lunch!  

    Mini Pepperoni Calzones 

    You'll be parent of the year when you send your kids back to school with mini pepperoni calzones. They're easy to make in bulk and freeze. 

    Photo Credit: www.fromvalerieskitchen.com

    Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Just like Panera!)

    This absolutely delicious chicken salad was inspired by the Napa Almond Chicken Salad at Panera. It is easy to make at home and so much like the restaurant version!

    Photo Credit: www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com

    Pizza Grilled Cheese

    If your kid loves pizza (and what kid doesn't?), they'll love these easy Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with marinara for dunking.

    Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

    Easy Lunch Prep Protein Boxes

    Easy Lunch Prep Protein Boxes with Three Bridges Tortellini ~ these energy packed protein bistro boxes made with mini tortellini skewers will set you up for healthy lunches and snacking!

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    Rainbow Hummus Veggie Wrap - Tortilla Wrap

    This quick, easy and healthy Vegan Rainbow Vegetable Tortilla Wrap is packed full of colour veggies that kiddoes, big and small, will love.  This vegan wrap is perfect for school lunches, brunches and when you are out and about.

    Photo Credit: wonkywonderful.com

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

    Need a super easy lunch or dinner? This Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe is quick, simple and nutritious. We are making traditional chicken salad using store bought rotisserie chicken.

    Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

    Summer BLTC Sandwich

    This BLTC sandwich draws inspiration from all the delicious late summer produce using heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil for a seasonal twist to the classic on seedy multigrain bread.

    Photo Credit: www.nutmegnanny.com

    Turkey and Cheese BLT Sandwich

    This turkey and cheese BLT sandwich is the perfect back to school sandwich. It combines lightly toasted bread with a homemade garlic basil mayonnaise, sliced turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sliced tomato and baby arugula. It’s flavorful, easy to make and a step above your everyday bagged lunch sandwich.

    Photo Credit: peasandcrayons.com

    Vegetable Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups

    These vegetable cream cheese tortilla roll ups are the most fun little pinwheel sandwich bites ever! 

    Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

    "Veggie Faces" No-Bake Vegetable Pizzas and Wraps

    No-bake veggie pizzas are a fresh, exciting lunch or snack! You can even pack all the ingredients in their lunch boxes, bento-box-style.

    Photo Credit: peasandcrayons.com

    Wonton Pizza Cups

    These easy cheesy Wonton Pizza Cups are fast, flavorful, and easy to customize with all your favorite pizza toppings!

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