Description
Discover a week’s worth of school lunch ideas for kids — fun, balanced meals that are easy to prep, thermos-friendly, and designed for picky eaters! Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, these lunchbox combinations are guaranteed to come home empty.
Ingredients
Monday:
- Turkey wrap
- Apple slices
- Popcorn
- Mini dark chocolate square
Tuesday:
- Mac & cheese with spinach
- Cherry tomatoes
- Yogurt pouch
- Berries
Wednesday:
- Chicken quesadilla
- Cucumber sticks
- Granola bar
- Mini muffin
Thursday:
- DIY lunchables: deli meat, cheese cubes, crackers
- Grapes
- Baby carrots
- Cookie bite
Friday:
- Egg salad sandwich
- Baby carrots
- Pretzels
- Dried fruit mix
Instructions
- Prep proteins: Cook chicken, boil eggs, or prep wraps the night before.
- Chop fruits/veggies: Store in airtight containers.
- Assemble lunchboxes: Use bento-style boxes to separate food.
- Add cold packs for perishable items.
- Pack treats and snacks in silicone bags or cups.
Notes
- Adjust for allergies (use nut-free butters, dairy-free options, or gluten-free wraps).
- Use leftovers creatively — like rice bowls or pasta salad.
- Kids eat more when they help choose and prep their own lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: School Lunch
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 complete lunch
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg