From colourful wraps to homemade chicken noodle soup, these tasty bites are guaranteed to make your little ones smile.
Easy School Lunches Your Kids Will Love
If you’ve got kids then you already know that, in order to keep them full between breakfast and dinner, you’ve got to pack their lunchbox full. However, how does one pack a lunchbox so that it returns home miraculously empty? To help, we’ve rounded up lots of wholesome, filling, and tasty meals they can take on the go—from cold lunch ideas to food cheese quesadillas. Best of all, these ideas are perfect for kids and teens alike. Looking for a low-lift place to start? Fill your freezer with homemade sandwich pockets. You can make a bunch in almost no time at all—and your little one will love digging into a sandwich cut into a fun shape!
Lasagna Rolls-Ups
This is the quick and lunch-friendly version of lasagna. Try tucking in a few pieces of pepperoni when you need to switch it up. And be sure to cook an extra noodle in case one tears!
Shark Quesadillas
Take a bite out of mid-day hunger with this shark-inspired lunch. For the perfect texture, let the quesadillas cool completely before packing them in your little one’s lunch box.
Power Wraps with Sweet Potato Hummus
These simple turkey wraps get an extra-special touch from homemade sweet potato hummus—making every bite equal parts delicious and nutritious.
Teddy Bear Toast
This adorable topping idea is sure to put a smile on your little one’s face! We toast the bread because we love a little extra crunch but a slice of untoasted bread will work just as well here.
Monogram Sandwich
Need a new way to jazz up your little one’s lunchbox sandwich? Try cutting their initial out of one of the slices of bread for a monogrammed main they’re guaranteed to gobble up.
Spinach Cake Muffins
These wholesome muffins are the easiest way to get your kid to eat their greens. Using unsweetened applesauce is a great way to cut back on the sugar, too.
Breadless Double-Decker Turkey Club
This lunch packs plenty of protein and fibre — while still being super delicious!
Sprinkle Star Sandwich
Paired with cream cheese for a savoury take, but you could just as easily gussy up a good, old-fashioned PB&J with sprinkles, too.
Cream Cheese and Ham Stuffed Peppers
These creamy and crunchy stuffed peppers are perfect for a packed lunch. Use scallion instead of parsley or deli turkey instead of ham for a variation.
Thai-Inspired Chicken Collard Wraps
These protein-and-veggie-packed wraps are hard to say ‘no’ to. They’re super colourful and filled with really flavourful ingredients like peanut sauce and fresh coriander.
Chocolate-Chip Sunflower-Butter Muffins
Lucky for busy parents, these muffins get better after a stay in the freezer. Make a batch on Sunday, freeze them, then pop one straight into a lunchbox for a moist, tender and delicious treat.
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
A protein-packed lunch with just 5 ingredients?! Sign us up! Plus, these spicy tacos are a great way to sneak some extra fibre into your kid’s diet, courtesy of sliced celery.
Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad
Your kids will love eating their veggies with this yummy salad. Fun, wheel-shaped pasta gets a colourful makeover with broccoli, corn and tomatoes.
Take-to-School Taco Bar
If your kids love taco night, surprise them with a taco bar that fits neatly into their lunchbox. Serve with quick, healthy versions of guacamole and salsa.
Fun Shaped Sandwiches
Pint-sized sandwiches in fun shapes make the perfect school lunch. These ones feature lots of kid-favourite ingredients: turkey, cheese, tomato and crisp cucumber.
