Back to School Lunch Box Ideas
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Looking for new menu ideas for your kid’s lunch boxes? Check out these creative and yummy school lunch ideas for kids that will fill that bill.
It’s back to school time and we all know the drill. What to send with the kids for their lunch. We are always looking for the tastiest and easiest lunches the kids will eat.
Even though it’s been so many years since I have had to make a school lunch, I still remember trying to figure out what to pack for my little guy.
All the ideas below can be modified for your child’s tastes and make great starting points for new lunch box ideas.
Taco Pockets
What kid doesn’t love a good taco? This easy recipe will make the perfect lunch they will all love.
Chicken Ranch Wraps
Kids love wraps and this recipe will please any child when he opens up his lunch box. Chick and ranch is a great flavor combo for kids.
Chessy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
Pizza time! This recipe is perfect to make ahead and freeze for later. Kids love their pizzas.
Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Two ingredients all kids love and this recipe is super easy to make. Add bacon and cheese and you have a great lunch box meal. I would love to have these myself.
Ham and Cheese Appetizer Skewers
Mac & cheese! Yes!! The perfect quick and freezable lunch idea recipe for your kids lunch box.
Mini Corn Dog Muffins
Another great recipe to make ahead for the kids. Simple ingredients that won’t break the budget either.
Ham and Cheese Pockets
Check this one out. They remind me of those famous pocket meals I loved as a kid. Love this recipe.
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Need something for a quick snack or breakfast? Try this recipe for both and would also be perfect for dessert in the lunch box.
Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
Another easy recipe that kids would love. And what kid doesn’t love grilled cheese? They will love this one.
DIY Cheese and Crackers Lunchables
Why not save money and make your own version of Lunchables to send to school? This recipe is too easy to make.
Uncrustable Sandwiches
My son would’ve asked for seconds with this sandwich because the crust wasn’t there. The super easy recipe will turn into a favorite.
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These recipes are great! First one we shall be trying is the mac and cheese muffins. My daughter will love those
So many of these looks like things I’d enjoy as well! I will have to try some of these for Natalie’s lunch.
These are some great ideas. I can’t believe it is almost back to school time for my kids. They go back at the end of the month, but I love having these great ideas for their lunches.
My daughter has to pack a lunch for her daughter. I will share these ideas with her.
I’m honestly not looking forward to making the kids lunches for school. It just feels so daunting. These ideas are super easy and helpful though!
wow! So many delicious and awesome ideas for my kid’s lunch box!
These lunch box ideas are a lifesaver! Can’t wait to try them out for ‘ back-to-school meals. Thanks for the inspiration!
WOW, sooo many great lunch options. I need to share this with my daughter, my granddaughter is such a picky eater but I’m sure a few of these lunch ideas will work great for her.
I love these compact little meals for lunch boxes- they also seem like they’d be great finger-foods for parties!
So pretty! My kiddos would love these for homeschool snacks! Feeling inspired and need a snack now haha!
Your back-to-school lunch ideas are a lifesaver! These creative and delicious recipes show you totally get the struggle of making tasty lunches kids will devour. Thanks for sharing these fun and easy options, you’ve made lunchtime so much more exciting for parents and kids alike! 🥪🍕🧀
I have never been good with packing lunches. These are some great ideas and good inspiration for at least starting out the year.
I am glad to hear about it! I really appreciate the ideas you’ve shared and I found that so helpful!
Your post has made me super hungry as all of these ideas for lunches sound and look amazing! I specially love the Taco Pockets 😉
Thank you for sharing this! Back to school is not easy, seeing tips like this esp the lunch box ideas are making my mom life easier.
I loved all of the ideas here! I’d make all of this from Monday to Friday for my kids’ lunch box.
Love all your lunch ideas! So many favorites I used to pack for my son!
My son gets bored eating the same things over and over. I’ll have to add these to the rotation.
I always struggle with lunch box ideas, too! My kids are off at college now, but now I need lunches for me! Thanks for sharing. Pinning. Visiting from Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
These all look so yummy! Luckily my son is in high school and packs his own lunch since he wouldn’t eat any of these (he doesn’t eat cheese or peanut butter or sandwiches!). He tends to pack a lot of pita chips and hummus and salads.