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Looking for something new and different to pack for your kids for back to school?
These 15 healthy lunch ideas for kids will be a perfect refresh for your kids’ school lunch box!
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Are your kids getting bored with the same school lunch ideas? When you are packing lunch or snacks for school it can get really easy to fall into a rut. I know my girls are huge fans of the same old, same old, but I am always on the hunt for school lunch box ideas that are different and of course healthy!
How to pack a healthy lunch for kids?
You may be wondering how to pack healthy lunches for kids that are fun and that the will eat! There is nothing worse than wasting food right? Packing a lunch for kids can be a lot like packing a healthy lunch for work. There are a few categories to pick from.
My girls have been eating a variety of the same lunch for years. I have no idea how they don’t get bored with it!
So I’m here for you as much as I am for me! I’m really hoping they branch out and try something new.
When I am going to be packing a lunch for my daughters this school year, I’m going to pick one item from each of these categories! I’m being realistic here. I know you’re reading this article because your kids are most likely picky and do not have access to a microwave. So here is a completely doable list of lunch box ideas to get you started!
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Proteins
Eggs
Ham lunchmeat
Peanutbutter
Pepperoni
Rotisserie chicken
Turkey lunchmeat
Carbs
Apple Chips
Bread
Crackers
Granola Bar
Mini Bagel
Muffins
Pita bread
popcorn
Pretzels
Rice Cakes
Veggie Straws
Fruits
Apples
Applesauce pouch
Banana
Blueberries
Grapes
Mandarin Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Raisins
Strawberries
Veggies
Baby Carrots
Bell Peppers
Celery Sticks
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Edamame
Lettuce
Dairy
Cheese cubes
Cheese slice
Cheesestick
Cottage Cheese
Yogurt (cup or tube)
My School Lunch Box Essentials
Sides
Hummus
Ketchup
Peanut Butter
Ranch Dressing
Sour Cream
Nuts
Almonds
Cashews
Peanuts
Dessert
Fig Newtons
Fruit Leather
Granola Bar
Graham Crackers
Rice Krispy Treats
If you’re completely lost for ideas after this list of healthy lunch ideas don’t worry! I’ve rounded up 15 new and unique healthy lunch ideas for kids that spice up their school lunch box!
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Donella
Lots of great ideas for inspiring us to make better lunches for the kiddos. Thanks for including our Dinosaur Bento lunch!
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such an adorable idea!!!!
Laura
Lots of great ideas! My kids have been after me to send Lunchables, so I may have to try the homemade option. Thanks!
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What is it about lunchables?? My girls are the same way! Another option for homemade lunchables is just crackers, meat & cheese!
Jenn
I can’t believe the kids will be going back to school in just over a month. Definitely saving these ideas for lunchboxes, but they’ll be great for the kiddos all summer long. Thanks for including y veggie rollups!
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It’s crazy!! The summer flies I swear! Glad they could help!