Easy school lunch ideas for kids
One of my least favourite things about getting organised for back to school is finding school lunch ideas that my son will actually eat, as he’s suddenly turned into a fussy eater, and all he wants for his school lunches are Nutella sandwiches.
Since becoming a school mum, I’ve learnt that my son will love a school lunch one minute, and then never eat it again the next, so having a list of school lunch ideas that I can choose from over the course of the school year is something that will make school lunch prep easier.
If like me you’re looking for school lunch ideas, here are some easy ones that I’ve found, that I hope you may like to try as well.
If you’re looking for even more school lunch inspiration, my lunchbox snacks post has some great ideas.
Sandwiches and wraps
- Almond butter and jam
- Bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon
- French toast
- Ham and cheese
- Ham, cheese, grated carrot, mayonnaise
- Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, grated carrot
- Tuna, mayonnaise, avocado, lettuce, cucumber
- Turkey and cheese
- Turkey and bean dip
- Turkey, cheese, hummus, lettuce
- Vegetables and cream cheese
- Vegetables and hummus
Picky school lunches
- Chicken nuggets
- Crackers with hummus
- Crackers with tuna
- Crackers, cheese, deli meat
- Mini pancakes
- Mini quiches
- Pita with hummus
- Tortilla chips, salsa, taco meat
- Vegetable sticks with hummus or ranch dressing
Salads and pastas
- Carrot salad – carrots, mayonnaise, raisons
- Chopped salad – shredded lettuce, corn, diced cucumbers, diced chicken
- Grilled chicken, lettuce, carrots, cucumber
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pasta salad – pasta, diced chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, peas
- Fruit salad
Vegetable sides
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber sticks
- Edamame
- Red pepper slices
- Snap peas
Fruit sides
- Apple slices
- Banana
- Berries
- Fruit tubs
- Grapes
- Mandarins
- Melon balls
- Sliced oranges
- Sliced watermelon
Other sides
- Cookies
- Crisps
- Dried cereal
- Dried fruit
- Greek yoghurt, granola, berries
- Hard boiled eggs
- Muesli bar
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Rice Krispies
- Salsa with tortilla chips
- String cheese
- Trail mix
- Yogurt tubes
What food do your kids like eating for their school lunch?
