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100 Kid-Approved Lunch Ideas: Main Course, Fruits, Veggies, and Snacks

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!


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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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