MOMables Healthy School Lunch Ideas

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Bento Boxes for Kids’ Lunches 101

Below you’ll also learn what to include inside the lunchbox so you can pack quick bento lunches for kids in the US that are fun to eat. No special tools or shapes required! 

Turkey & Cheese Lunchable

If your kids love assembling their lunches, this homemade turkey and cheese bento is great because it only takes 5 minutes to prep. With the tips here, you’ll learn how to pack it ahead and keep everything fresh until lunchtime.

Homemade Cheese Crackers

These homemade cheese crackers are deliciously salty, cheesy, and made with only 5 ingredients. There’s no doubt that store-bought cheese crackers are a staple snack in almost every household, and today I’m sharing my easy recipe for homemade crackers that are just as cheesy and crispy.

Turkey and Cheese Sushi on a Stick

This school lunch is a cinch to make, and I’ll show you how to pack the turkey and cheese sushi on a stick into a lunchbox, so they stay fresh and intact.

Heavenly Blueberry Bread Sandwich

Below I’ll show you how to pack this dreamy blueberry bread sandwich up with mixed fruit so it stays fresh and your kids can enjoy a balanced snack idea.

Chicken Ranch Wrap

Turn leftover chicken into this chicken ranch wrap for an easy, filling school lunch in 5 minutes. Here, you’ll learn how to make it, roll it tightly, and pack it so everything stays fresh until lunchtime.

How to Pack Pasta for Lunch (Hot & Cold Methods)

If you’re looking for the best way to pack pasta for school lunches, you’ve found it! In this post, I’ll share step-by-step directions and helpful tips to keep any pasta dish tasting great and hot (or cold) for hours!  We’re talking spaghetti & meatballs, mac and cheese, creamy alfredo, and your favorite pasta salads! 

Gluten-Free Spinach Tortilla Wraps

Learn how to make the dough for gluten-free spinach wraps with the help of the blender, save it for later, and make your wraps as needed for school lunches or even for taco night.

Thermos Lunches for School

Hot school meals are possible with one of these thermos lunches! From Leftovers to quick assembly, this post has them all! When the weather is chilly, a thermos makes it possible to pack a hearty, hot lunch without needing the microwave.

Chocolate Coconut Granola

This chocolate coconut granola recipe is exactly what you’re craving: crunchy morsels of granola that are lightly sweet with chocolate tidbits! This recipe is lower in sugar than the store-bought alternative, and it keeps up to 30 days in the pantry. What’s not to love?

Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas

Let these peanut butter sandwich ideas keep you inspired to make epic school lunches with a jar of peanut butter and sliced bread. Below, you’ll see just how easy it is to make these simple ingredients taste like a million bucks, and each recipe is just as easy to assemble as the classic PB & […]

Peanut Butter Apple Wraps

If your kids enjoy peanut butter and apples for snacks, this delicious wrap is a healthy 5-minute lunch to pack in the lunchbox- let me show you how!

Veggie Dip Snack Box for Kids

This veggie snack box is a nutritionally balanced option that’s kid approved AND filled with simple ingredients. In this post, I’ll show you how to assemble a snack box with items you have on hand and arrange everything, so all the snacks stay super fresh.

Lunchbox Taquitos

Lunchbox taquitos are a great way to enjoy delicious taco flavors in an easy-to-eat and pack idea! For this recipe, the taquitos are baked, so it’s a healthier option and one you can feel good about including in your kid’s lunchbox.

Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Dessert doesn’t get any easier than this, and the recipe yields plenty enough for you to enjoy some now and the rest later. Let’s get started.

DIY Gluten-Free Uncrustables

Want to make gluten-free uncrustables with your favorite gluten-free bread? Check out this post! Learn what to look for when purchasing store-bought gluten-free bread, so your uncrustables hold up till lunchtime!

Hummus & Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches

School lunch doesn’t get any easier than these turkey pinwheel sandwiches! You get greens, protein, and a whole lot of yum. It’s a different way to repurpose tortillas and everyday ingredients into something you can feel good about packing in the lunchbox.

Protein Bento Lunch with Guacamole

This protein bento with guacamole packs 30 grams of protein into one colorful, no-cook lunch. Here, you’ll learn how to assemble it, what to do ahead, and how to keep everything fresh until lunchtime.

Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich

I’ve got a lunch idea that will make everyone’s day: a grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich! I’ll show you how to pack it in a matter of minutes.

Lunch Ideas for Kindergarten

Packing lunch for Kindergarten can be more challenging because they have shorter lunch periods, little hands, and they’re often more interested in talking to friends than finishing a meal. These Kindergarten lunch ideas are made with that in mind. They’re easy to eat, simple to pack, and filled with familiar foods that help kids actually […]

Thermos Mac and Cheese

Turn leftover homemade or boxed mac and cheese into a hot school lunch. Here, you’ll learn how to reheat mac and cheese so it stays creamy and how to pack it in a thermos so it’s still warm at lunchtime.

Rainbow Snack Box

You can follow this snack box recipe to a T, or use it as a blueprint and create your own rainbow- let me show you how.

Chicken Noodle Soup in a Thermos

What better way to pack a hot lunch than homemade chicken noodle soup in a thermos? It’s cozy, inviting, and an easy lunch you pack in less than 5 minutes with leftover soup.

Grilled PBJ Lunchbox

This grilled PBJ lunchbox is about to make someone’s day! Not only do you get to enjoy the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever, but I’ll show you how to pack it for lunch so the bread stays crisp and toasty.

Egg Salad Stuffed Celery Snack Box

We’ve all packed ranch and celery for lunch, but now it’s time to give this egg salad stuffed celery snack box a try! You can pack this for a healthy snack or turn it into a quick and easy lunch idea, I’ll show you how to do both below!

Lasagna Thermos Lunch

Can I interest you in a super cheesy and delicious lasagna thermos lunch? You read that right, today I am sharing how to pack everyone’s favorite pasta recipe, so everything stays hot until lunchtime! Sounds good to you? Let’s get started.

Spinach Turkey Hummus Wrap

This turkey hummus wrap is a quick school lunch made with deli turkey, spinach, tomato, and creamy hummus. Here, you’ll learn how to layer it, roll it tightly, and pack it so the tortilla stays fresh until lunchtime.

Ham & Cheese Lunchbox Tacos

These school lunchbox tacos are a hit, and it’s no mystery why! You get the classic ham and cheese combo in a soft tortilla that’s easy to eat. The best part: you can customize this idea with any deli meat and cheese you have on hand- let me show you how!

How to Use a Thermos

Hot lunches are always a plus on cold days or for a change of pace from the usual sandwich, and today I’ll show you how to use a thermos container so your food stays hot until lunchtime. To make the most out of the container you own and help the food stay hot as long […]

Easy Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich

This sandwich idea is satisfying as the classic sandwich but more filling and delicious. Make this peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch real fast!

Turkey Pita Sandwich Lunchbox

What’s not to love about a turkey pita sandwich loaded with lean protein and fresh veggies? Add some hummus, and we’ve got an extra delicious lunch. Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to pack everything so the pita bread stays fresh in the lunchbox.

Top Thermos Lunch Box Containers for Kids

A good thermos can be a lifesaver when it comes to packing a healthy school lunch. Finding the right container? Not always so easy. In this post, you’ll find 5 that we and our lunch plan members love. They will help you utilize leftovers pack lunches like a pro!

Nutella Peanut Butter Sandwich Roll Ups

If your kids love peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches, rolling them up and cutting them into bite-size pieces is an easy way to make the same lunch more fun. Here, I’ll show you how to make these sandwich roll-ups, pack them for school, and add enough to the lunchbox to make them more filling.

Crunchy Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

Let me show you how to roll up these crunchy ham & cheese pinwheels for a simple and kid-favorite school lunch. It’s a quick idea you can make ahead with everyday ingredients, and I’ll share tips on how to pack it with additional snacks, so everything keeps fresh for hours.

Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

These bite-sized zucchini fritters are unbelievably easy to make and a great way to sneak more veggies into the lunchbox. Below, I’ll show how to prep this lunch ahead and pack everything, so the fritters are golden and delicious.

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

This grilled PB&J turns a basic peanut butter and jelly sandwich into something warm, crispy, and gooey in just a few minutes. Here, I’ll show you how to grill it and eat it now, and pack it for lunch to eat later.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Packed Lunch for Teens

This buffalo chicken quesadilla is the kind of lunch idea that will make your teen’s day! It’s the #1 way to use up those last few tortillas, shredded cheese, and chicken! Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to assemble and pack this cheesy quesadilla into the lunchbox so the tortilla stays toasty and crisp.

Sandwich Ideas for Kids

If you’re tired of making the same sandwich and need new ideas your kids will actually want to eat, this list gives you plenty of easy ways to change things up. You’ll find cold sandwiches, grilled favorites, fun shapes, roll-ups, sliders, and make-ahead options that work for school lunches and busy weekdays.

Bento Box with Dill Pickles

Dill pickles are the star of the show in this easy and one-of-a-kind bento box school lunch idea you can pack quickly with your kid’s favorite snacks! While the name says dill, you better believe that jar of hamburger chips, bread, and butter, or homemade pickles will work just as well!

Lunch Ideas With Pasta

These easy pasta ideas for lunch are a great way to fill up bellies at lunchtime! With these recipes, you will save time by turning leftover pasta dinners into another meal or utilizing dinner leftovers and packing them in a thermos. Pasta lunches make epic nutritious lunchboxes kids love. From warm pasta packed in a […]