Description
Discover 20 fun and healthy lunch ideas that will excite your kids and make lunchtime enjoyable.
Ingredients
- Whole-Grain Bread
- Nut Butter (Peanut, Almond, or Sunflower)
- Fresh Fruits (Bananas, Apples, Berries)
- Veggies (Carrot Sticks, Cucumbers)
- Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella)
- Hummus
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Whole Grain Crackers
- Greek Yogurt
- Quinoa or Brown Rice
- Chicken or Turkey Slices
- Dips (Salsa, Ranch, Yogurt-based)
- Tortilla Wraps
- Granola
- Mini Pita Bread
- Canned Tuna or Salmon
- Seeds (Pumpkin or Sunflower)
- Fresh Herbs (Basil, Cilantro)
- Edamame
- Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Lay out two slices of whole-grain bread.
- Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter evenly on one slice.
- Slice a banana into thin rounds and layer them over the nut butter.
- Top with the other slice and gently press down.
- Take a tortilla wrap and lay it flat.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus across the surface.
- Lay down your favorite veggies in the center.
- Add a sprinkle of cheese and some herbs.
- Roll tightly from one end to the other.
- In a jar, layer 1 cup of cooked quinoa at the bottom.
- Add chopped cucumber and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and spinach.
- Take mini pitas and cut them in half.
- Fill with chicken or turkey slices.
- Grab a mason jar and layer Greek yogurt at the bottom.
- Add a mix of fruits and sprinkle with granola.
Notes
Get your kids involved in choosing their lunch ingredients to increase their likelihood of eating it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Kids Lunch Ideas, Healthy Lunch, Fun Lunchboxes, Easy Recipes