Are you running out of ideas for what to pack in your kid's lunch box? Don't worry, I've got you covered! I've put together a list of 100 lunch ideas that include a variety of main courses, fruits, veggies, and snacks. Variety is key, and with these fun and tasty options, your kids will look forward to lunchtime every day. Let's make packing lunches easier and more exciting for both you and your little ones!
These lunch ideas are perfect for busy parents who want to keep things fresh, nutritious, and appealing for their kids. From classic favorites to creative twists, each suggestion ensures a balanced meal that covers all the bases—protein, healthy carbs, and plenty of vitamins from fresh fruits and veggies. Whether your child is a picky eater or loves trying new things, there's something in this list for everyone. Say goodbye to lunchtime struggles and hello to happy, satisfied kids with these simple and delicious lunchbox ideas!
Explore 100 kid-approved lunch ideas featuring a main course, fruit, veggies, and snacks.
In this post we will provide a variety of lunch options to keep your child's meals exciting, balanced, and nutritious!
Packing lunch for your little one can be both fun and challenging. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to keep things fresh or just need some quick, easy ideas, this list of 100 kid-approved lunch combos will help you keep lunchtime exciting and balanced. Each lunch includes a main course, fruit, veggies, and a snack to ensure your child gets a variety of nutrients and flavors they’ll love!
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100 kid-approved lunch ideas
1-10: Sandwich Staples
1. Turkey and Cheese Sandwich + Apple Slices + Baby Carrots + Pretzels
2. Peanut Butter & Jelly + Grapes + Cucumber Sticks + Cheese Crackers
3. Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups + Strawberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Granola Bar
4. Chicken Salad Sandwich + Orange Slices + Snap Peas + Popcorn
5. Tuna Salad Sandwich + Blueberries + Celery Sticks + Yogurt Cup
6. Egg Salad Sandwich + Watermelon Cubes + Bell Pepper Strips + Pita Chips
7. Sunflower Butter & Banana Sandwich + Kiwi Slices + Baby Carrots + Trail Mix
8. Grilled Cheese + Apple Slices + Broccoli Florets + Goldfish Crackers
9. Turkey Wrap + Pineapple Chunks + Cucumber Slices + Pretzel Sticks
10. Veggie Hummus Sandwich + Mixed Berries + Carrot Sticks + Rice Cakes
11-20: Wrap It Up
11. Chicken Caesar Wrap + Melon Cubes + Bell Pepper Strips + Cheese Stick
12. BBQ Chicken Wrap + Mango Slices + Snap Peas + Mini Pretzels
13. Ham & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups + Peach Slices + Baby Cucumbers + Popcorn
14. Veggie and Hummus Wrap + Grapes + Celery Sticks + Apple Chips
15. Turkey & Avocado Wrap + Raspberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Crackers
16. Taco Wrap (Beef & Cheese) + Apple Slices + Baby Carrots + Tortilla Chips
17. Chicken & Spinach Wrap + Banana + Broccoli Florets + Fruit Leather
18. Ham, Cheese & Lettuce Wrap + Pear Slices + Bell Pepper Strips + Animal Crackers
19. Falafel Wrap + Pomegranate Seeds + Snap Peas + Hummus with Pita Chips
20. Turkey Club Wrap + Pineapple Chunks + Cucumber Rounds + Veggie Straws
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21-30: Pasta Power
21. Pasta Salad with Veggies + Grapes + Cherry Tomatoes + Cheese Cubes
22. Macaroni and Cheese + Apple Slices + Broccoli Florets + Crackers
23. Spaghetti & Meatballs + Orange Slices + Baby Carrots + Breadsticks
24. Chicken Alfredo Pasta + Kiwi Slices + Cucumber Sticks + Popcorn
25. Cheese Tortellini + Blueberries + Celery Sticks + Yogurt Pretzels
26. Pesto Pasta + Strawberries + Bell Pepper Strips + Cheese Crackers
27. Ravioli with Marinara Sauce + Watermelon Cubes + Snap Peas + Pretzels
28. Lasagna Roll-Ups + Melon Balls + Baby Cucumbers + Fruit Gummies
29. Cold Soba Noodles + Mango Slices + Edamame + Sesame Crackers
30. Pasta with Butter & Parmesan + Mixed Berries + Baby Carrots + Granola Bites
31-40: Fun Finger Foods
31. Chicken Nuggets + Apple Slices + Cucumber Sticks + Veggie Chips
32. Mini Quesadillas + Grapes + Bell Pepper Strips + Goldfish Crackers
33. Pizza Bagels + Pineapple Chunks + Snap Peas + Fruit Snacks
34. Mini Corn Dogs + Blueberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Cheese Puffs
35. Meatballs on a Stick + Watermelon Slices + Baby Carrots + Popcorn
36. Chicken Tenders + Banana + Broccoli Florets + Pretzel Sticks
37. Mini Sliders + Peach Slices + Bell Pepper Strips + Pita Chips
38. Mozzarella Sticks + Pear Slices + Snap Peas + Apple Chips
39. Chicken and Waffles + Strawberries + Celery Sticks + Mini Muffins
40. Mini Calzones + Orange Slices + Cucumber Rounds + Cheese Stick
41-50: LunchBox Bliss
41. Sushi Rolls + Edamame + Mango Slices + Rice Crackers
42. Turkey Pinwheels + Blueberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Trail Mix
43. Chicken Fried Rice + Apple Slices + Baby Carrots + Pretzels
44. Cheese Quesadilla Slices + Melon Balls + Snap Peas + Granola Bar
45. Bento Chicken Skewers + Grapes + Bell Pepper Strips + Crackers
46. Mini Pancake Bites + Banana Slices + Cucumber Rounds + Yogurt Cup
47. Veggie Sushi + Strawberries + Edamame + Cheese Cubes
48. Pasta Salad Bites + Kiwi Slices + Cherry Tomatoes + Cheese Sticks
49. Meat & Cheese Kabobs + Orange Slices + Celery Sticks + Rice Cakes
50. Mini Pizzas + Pineapple Chunks + Bell Pepper Sticks + Fruit Leather
51-60: Soup and Spoon
51. Chicken Noodle Soup + Apple Slices + Baby Carrots + Crackers
52. Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese Croutons + Grapes + Cucumber Rounds
53. Minestrone Soup + Breadsticks + Strawberries + Bell Pepper Strips
54. Broccoli Cheddar Soup + Apple Slices + Celery Sticks + Cheese Crackers
55. Ramen Noodle Soup + Mango Chunks + Snap Peas + Pretzels
56. Chicken Rice Soup + Blueberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Popcorn
57. Tortilla Soup + Tortilla Chips + Melon Slices + Baby Carrots
58. Vegetable Soup + Cheese Stick + Pineapple Chunks + Bell Pepper Strips
59. Lentil Soup + Mini Bread Roll + Peach Slices + Snap Peas
60. Beef Stew + Biscuit + Pear Slices + Baby Cucumbers
61-70: Breakfast for Lunch
61. Pancakes + Apple Slices + Baby Carrots + Yogurt Cup
62. French Toast Sticks + Blueberries + Snap Peas + Mini Muffin
63. Waffles + Strawberries + Cucumber Rounds + Cheese Stick
64. Scrambled Eggs + Orange Slices + Bell Pepper Strips + Sausage Links
65. Omelette Muffins + Grapes + Cherry Tomatoes + Toast Squares
66. Breakfast Burrito + Melon Cubes + Baby Carrots + Granola Bar
67. Bagel with Cream Cheese + Pineapple Chunks + Celery Sticks + Fruit Leather
68. Yogurt Parfait + Banana Slices + Broccoli Florets + Granola
69. Breakfast Sandwich + Mixed Berries + Baby Cucumbers + Pretzels
70. Egg & Cheese Croissant + Raspberries + Snap Peas + Veggie Chips
71-80: Tasty Tacos
71. Soft Chicken Tacos + Grapes + Bell Pepper Strips + Tortilla Chips
72. Beef Tacos + Mango Slices + Baby Carrots + Rice Cakes
73. Fish Tacos + Pineapple Chunks + Snap Peas + Cheese Cubes
74. Veggie Tacos + Apple Slices + Cucumber Rounds + Granola Bar
75. Turkey Tacos + Blueberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Pretzels
76. Cheese Tacos + Strawberries + Bell Pepper Strips + Fruit Snacks
77. Black Bean Tacos + Orange Slices + Snap Peas + Popcorn
78. Pulled Pork Tacos + Watermelon Slices + Baby Carrots + Cheese Sticks
79. Chicken Fajita Tacos + Kiwi Slices + Cucumber Sticks + Tortilla Chips
80. Shrimp Tacos + Peach Slices + Bell Pepper Strips + Pretzel Sticks
81-90: Roll and Roll
81. Turkey Sushi Rolls + Grapes + Snap Peas + Rice Crackers
82. Veggie Sushi Rolls + Melon Cubes + Bell Pepper Strips + Cheese Cubes
83. Chicken Salad Roll-Ups + Apple Slices + Cucumber Rounds + Popcorn
84. Ham and Cheese Rolls + Blueberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Mini Muffin
85. Cucumber Sushi + Pineapple Chunks + Celery Sticks + Fruit Gummies
86. Cheese and Spinach Rolls + Watermelon Slices + Baby Carrots + Veggie Chips
87. Chicken Quesadilla Rolls + Orange Slices + Broccoli Florets + Pretzels
88. Turkey, Cheese & Lettuce Rolls + Raspberries + Bell Pepper Strips + Granola Bar
89. Chicken Parmesan Rolls + Kiwi Slices + Cucumber
90. Chicken and Veggie Quesadilla + Banana Slices + Bell Pepper Strips + Mini Rice Cakes
91-100: Mix and Match Magic
91. Stuffed Mini Peppers (Cream Cheese & Turkey) + Apple Slices + Snap Peas + Cheese Cubes
92. Turkey and Cheese Sliders + Peach Slices + Carrot Sticks + Animal Crackers
93. Chicken and Cheese Taquitos + Kiwi Slices + Bell Pepper Strips + Popcorn
94. Mini Meatloaf Muffins + Grapes + Celery Sticks + Pretzel Sticks
95. Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito + Pineapple Chunks + Baby Carrots + Tortilla Chips
96. BBQ Chicken Flatbread + Watermelon Cubes + Broccoli Florets + Yogurt Covered Raisins
97. Pulled Pork Sliders + Strawberries + Cucumber Rounds + Mini Pretzels
98. Veggie Pizza Rolls + Orange Slices + Baby Corn + Granola Bar
99. Cheese and Spinach Pinwheels + Mango Slices + Snap Peas + Fruit Snacks
100. Mini Quiche (Ham & Cheese) + Blueberries + Cherry Tomatoes + Veggie Chips
Packing lunches that kids will actually eat and enjoy can be a daily challenge, but with these 100 kid-approved lunch ideas, you have a treasure trove of options that are not only nutritious but also fun and easy to prepare. From classic favorites to creative new combinations, these lunch ideas are sure to keep your little ones excited about lunchtime. Whether you're packing for school, daycare, or just a picnic in the park, having a variety of balanced meals at your fingertips can make meal prep a breeze.
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