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Published: Jul 27, 2022 · Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Judita Pauzuolyte · This post may contain affiliate links ·

13 Simple and Yummy Lunch Box Recipes For Kids

Lunch box recipes for kids. Yeah, I know what you think. Not the most exciting topic, yeah..?

5 images of simple and yummy lunch box recipes for kids.

I know that cooking is not the most exciting and easiest task for a busy mom. Especially, when we talk about every day meals for kids, such as lunch boxes! Let's admit that to have easy and kid-friendly recipes at your fingertips would be a real treasure. That’s why I want to share 13 lunch box recipes for kids. Almost all of them are quick&easy to make! These are the recipes you can make in advance and put in a freezer! Quiches, muffins, salads and more kid-approved recipes right here!

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  • 13 Lunch Box Recipes for Kids
  • 1.Pizza Bombs (Homemade Pizza Pockets)
  • 2. Apple Zucchini Muffins
  • 3. Tortilla Hot Dog Wraps
  • 4. Cream Cheese Croissants
  • 5. Mini Broccoli Quiche
  • 6. Simple Pizza Buns Recipe
  • 7. Crustless Freezer Sandwiches 
  • 8. Easy One Bowl Savoury Muffins
  • 9. Feel Good Hearty Granola Bars
  • 10. Quesadilla
  • 11. Easy Turkey Roll Ups
  • 12. Zucchini and sweet potato slice
  • 13. Lunch box recipes: Pasta Salads 
  • How to choose Lunch Box Recipes for Kids

13 Lunch Box Recipes for Kids

1.Pizza Bombs (Homemade Pizza Pockets)

Bunch of pizza bombs on a tray close-up.
Source: Spend With Pennies

These make great lunches because the kids can just pop pizza bombs in their lunch and heat them up for 30 seconds or eat them right away.

2. Apple Zucchini Muffins

Apple Zucchini Muffins-these healthy whole wheat zucchini muffins are easy to make, popular with kids and adults and use up that summer zucchini! They freeze well too! 

3. Tortilla Hot Dog Wraps

Two tortilla hotdog wraps with condiments on a paper napkin on a wooden table.
Source: BS In The Kitchen

These were delicious! Tasty hot dog, surrounded by gooey cheese, red onion, encased in a crunchy tortilla. YUM!

4. Cream Cheese Croissants

These are all-time favorite things to make for lunch or even for a snack are these Cream Cheese Croissants. They are pretty darn good and can be made in a variety of ways depending on the Cream Cheese you use. 

5. Mini Broccoli Quiche

This idea is a great vehicle for using whatever leftovers you have in your fridge. Moreover, this mini broccoli quiches freeze well! Make those in advance.

6. Simple Pizza Buns Recipe

Two pizza buns on a white plate.
Source: Simple As That

You’ll find the recipe with a quick how-to, a printable version of the recipe! Great and quick idea when you are really busy.

7. Crustless Freezer Sandwiches 

I know that sandwiches is not an idea that you were looking for, but I when I saw this crustless freezer sandwiches, I decided to share it with you! Take a look and you‘ll see why.

8. Easy One Bowl Savoury Muffins

A super easy one bowl savoury muffins recipe made with zucchini, carrot, corn and cheese.  These muffins are golden, cheesy and full of flavor that kids love.

9. Feel Good Hearty Granola Bars

Bunch of granola bars on a parchment paper on a table.
Source: Oh She Glows

These lightly-sweet granola bars are a great option because they are only sweetened with bananas and sweetened dried fruit. No sugar crashes here! Healthy snack not only for kids, but for the whole family.

10. Quesadilla

I am sure that it‘s already kids approved. So did I. Very quick, simple and it's good with anything in it. Perfect recipe for a school snack.

11. Easy Turkey Roll Ups

This turkey pinwheel recipe is great for kids and adults. Pair sun-dried tomato paste with fresh deli turkey, a piece of provolone cheese, and your favorite whole wheat tortilla for a delicious snack or on-the-go lunch!

12. Zucchini and sweet potato slice

Zucchini and potato slice with cherry tomatoes on a white plate.
Source: The Organized Housewife

This zucchini and sweet potato slice looks like a really lovely light meal, perfect for those very hot days to serve cold with salad. Yummy hot and cold!

13. Lunch box recipes: Pasta Salads 

Playtivities have made a lot of different pasta salads through the years and discovered few things that can help you make a successful (and by successful I mean empty salad bowl) pasta salad that your kids and the whole family will love! Without any doubt, it‘s worth a try!

How to choose Lunch Box Recipes for Kids

Interesting! I like this idea very much. Check this out, I am sure it will inspire you to make some changes regarding lunch box for your kiddos!

Well, I hope you found some Yummy recipes that will help you to prepare lunch boxes for your children.

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