Take school lunch to the next level with these no sandwich lunch ideas for kids. Easy and delicious, your kids will never ask for PB and J again!
No Sandwich Lunch Ideas for Kids
Pack lunch in a leak-proof Bento box with different fruits, veggies, and nuts. Yum!
We love homemade granola packed with dried fruit and nuts.
It’s not sushi, it’s frushi. – via Kids Activities Blog
Tropical whip is sweetened with honey for a healthy treat. Add a slim ice pack to keep it extra cold! – via Childhood 101
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins are so much better than PBJ sandwiches! – via Erica’s Sweet Tooth
Wrap apple slices and cheese with ham. Yum! – via Weelicious
What kid wouldn’t want to see mini pizza bites in their lunchbox? – via Mum in the Mad House
Make cheese and crackers fun by cutting the cheese into cute shapes. – via PopSugar Moms
Turn macaroni and cheese into muffins. – via My Fussy Eater
Make meatloaf in a muffin tin. – via Made To Be a Momma
Broccoli nuggets are a healthy alternative to chicken nuggets. – via Kannamama Cooks
Have breakfast for lunch with mini pancake bites. – via Family Fresh Meals
Apple crumble popcorn is a great snack that is packed with protein. – via Mama Papa Bubba
Homemade gummi candies can be made with fruit juice for a healthy treat. – via Skip To My Lou
Kids will think they’re having dessert for lunch with Nutella Croissants. – via Gimme Some Oven
The best part about these Granola Energy Bites is that there is no baking involved! – via The Comfort of Cooking
Make mini pancakes and freeze them! – via Frugally Blonde
Toasted trail mix is one of our favorite snacks. – via Kids Activities Blog
Cheez-It Chicken Nuggets are a huge hit with my kids. – via Your Modern Family
Easy School Lunch Ideas for Kids
Apple chips are a great alternative to potato chips.
Kids will love these chicken and waffles kabobs. – via Kids Activities Blog
Strawberry fruit leather shapes are so cute! – via Picklebums
Mini corn dog muffins look super easy to make. – via The Pioneer Woman
Pair lunchbox biscuits with sliced deli meat and some fruit for a healthy meal. – via East Coast Mommy
Pizza pasta salad has all the best parts of pizza with some pasta thrown in. – via Laura Fuentes
Use apple slices instead of bread to make yummy apple sandwiches! – via Garnish with Lemon
Make a face with eggs to turn a regular ol’ salad into something fun! – via Keeley McGuire
Use tortillas to create mini deep dish pizzas. – via Dashing Dish
Kiddos can help make mini kebobs ahead of time. – via The Chaos and The Clutter
Kid-friendly quesadillas have apple and cheese inside. – via Momables
PBJ tastes better when it’s shaped like sushi, right?! – via A Bicycle Build For Two
Cut french toast into cute shapes for a breakfast-inspired lunch. – via Childhood 101
Pizza buns are packed with meat, dairy, and grains. – via Simple As That
Put your sandwich on a kabob instead! – via Simple as That
Add chunks of ham to bow tie pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. – via Moms Without Answers
Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Kids
Spread celery with peanut butter and pretzels for a Butterfly treat!
Fill homemade hot pockets with your kids’ favorite foods. – via Don’t Waste the Crumbs
Freeze delicious lunchbox smoothies for a yummy snack that double as a cold pack! – via East Coast Mommy
Lunchbox pasta salad is healthy and delicious. – via Childhood 101
No Bake Cookie Dough Balls contain natural sugar — kids will think they are getting an extra special treat! – via Raw Manda
Turn hard boiled eggs into sweet chicks for an adorable lunch idea. – via Grace and Good Eats
Give them lots of protein with wheat-free chicken patties. – via Childhood 101
Add smoked sausage to skewers. – via The Kitchn
Mini gnocchi with olives and tomatoes looks amazing. – via Bentoriffic
I love that you can freeze ham, egg, and feta muffins. – via Family, Food, and Travel
Pack hummus and pita chips with vegetables and they can dip themselves! – via The Kitchn
Instead of potato chips, pack their lunch with kale chips. – via Living on Love
Cucumber tuna boats look delicious! – via Healthy Happy Smart
Make some ooey, gooey Pizza Crescent Rolls. – via Mess for Less
I want to make this spinach ribbon salad for me! – via Keeley McGuire
Add googly eyes to Baby Bell cheese for adorable cheese monsters. – via Danya Banya
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