Kids Lunch Ideas for School

Kelly R said:  Making your own freezer friendly "Uncrustables" allows you to always have easy lunches on hand (and control the ingredients). Just make a traditional PB&J sandwich, but leave an empty border around the edge of the bread. Then use a sandwich sealer to squeeze the bread together and remove the crusts. Wrap individually in aluminum foil and store in the freezer until you need to pop them into a lunch box.

Erynn said:  Any soup can travel well with kids if it's packed in a thermos, so this easy crock pot recipe is a great option for cooler weather. It's more filling than thinner soups, and with a side of bread plus some veggies or fruit, it makes a complete meal.

Bonus: this soup is gluten free and vegan, so it's perfect for kids with specific dietary restrictions (just follow the instructions to sub dairy for dairy alternatives). From Veggie Balance

Sarah Calamita said:  If you put frozen fruit in the lunch box it will be slightly cold at lunch. A naturally sweet treat.

Kelly R said:  Pack some yogurt in a small thermos, and include fun add-ons that your child can top it with when it's time for lunch. Granola, dried fruit, fresh fruit, sliced almonds...and maybe a couple of chocolate chips?!

Kelly R said:  Pack some pita triangles with hummus (we like to send ours in a reusable condiment-size container). Add some veggies for dipping, too!

Mommyx3 (Monique H) said:  These can easily be prepped the night before and still be fresh and yummy the next day for lunch. Just take some pizza crust, any kind of cheese either shredded or cheese stick, tomato sauce/pizza sauce and pepperoni's if you like, but my children just prefer cheese for their stuffing, fold and top with a brush of oil or butter and bake. Easy and tasty! From One Little Project

Sarah Calamita said:  Cut a sandwich in a heart shape, add heart pretzels and cut your strawberries in a heart shape. Healthy foods but kids will enjoy it because it looks cute! :)

Sarah Calamita said:  Theme your lunch! Star theme is fun! Gummy stars (365 by Whole Foods Market), cucumber stars (cut with mini star cutter), cantaloupe/watermelon kabob (cut in stars), star silicone to hold guacamole and the original Lahvosh star shaped crackers - my kids love these!

Sarah Calamita said:  These are the lowest sugar yogurts out there! Kids love them and healthy, too.

Kelly R said:  It doesn't get much easier than a bagel with cream cheese! We like to do mini bagels, so there's plenty of room in the lunch box (and the belly) to round it out with fresh fruit and veggies.