Kid friendly lunch box ideas

There are so many kid-friendly lunch box ideas that are both nutritious and easy to prepare in that morning school rush that I honestly had a hard time deciding which to add to this list. 

1. Turkey or any meat Cheese Roll-Ups: Slices of turkey or any meat your child prefers and cheese rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla. You could add a side of baby carrots and hummus.

2. Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad: Whole grain pasta mixed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a light vinaigrette. Include a piece of fruit and a small container of yogurt in the lunch box.

3. DIY Lunchables: Whole grain crackers, slices of deli meat, cheese cubes, and some apple slices. You can add a small container of nuts or trail mix to the lunch box as well. 

4. Chicken and Avocado Wraps: Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, and a light ranch dressing wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Pair with some grape tomatoes and string cheese.

5. Mini Quiches: Bite-sized quiches made with eggs, spinach, and cheese. Include a side of sliced bell peppers and some berries.

6. Fruit and Yogurt Parfait: Layers of Greek yogurt, granola, and mixed berries. Add a side of whole-grain toast with peanut butter (if your school allows peanut butter).

7. Pita Pockets: Whole wheat pita stuffed with hummus, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and spinach. Add a small side of pretzels and a piece of fruit.

8. Rice and Bean Bowl: Brown rice topped with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of cheese. Include a side of tortilla chips and guacamole.

9. Cottage Cheese and Fruit: Cottage cheese with pineapple chunks or mixed berries. Add a side of whole grain crackers and a cucumber salad.

10. Homemade Pizza Bagels: Whole wheat bagel halves topped with marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Bake until the cheese is melted. Pair with a small salad and an apple.

There are so many ideas out there; leave a comment if you would like me to create follow-up up a bonus blog post with more ideas. Each of these suggestions I have outlined is a great start at an idea of what you could make but you can personalise and change up ingredients to suit your child’s taste buds.