What’s the hardest job that lasts 24/7 and gets paid in hugs, laughs, and kisses? Parenting! You get a little bundle of joy who’s often hungrier than you could ever be. And when your little ones reach school age, you have to think about school lunch ideas that will ensure they are full and happy.
Plus, kids can be quite picky when it comes to food. But, the most challenging thing about being a parent today is finding time for all the things a parent wants to do and is expected to do. This includes ensuring your kids follow a healthy diet while raising them, running a household, going to regular work, etc. If you’re a parent, you know exactly what we’re saying.
So, what to pack your kids for school lunch to make them excited for mealtime?
Parents, it’s ok if you run out of ideas for lunch after a while. That’s why we’ve gathered a few great ideas for school lunch that are healthy, tasty, and easy to make. The best part is that they won’t take you long to prepare, so these ideas are ideal for busy parents.
Let’s start with a super-fast and healthy sandwich your kid will adore.
Ingredients:
The preparation is pretty easy and fast. Take the two pieces of bread and feel free to toast them if you prefer them that way. They are tasty either way.
Then you need to add the hummus and spread it over the two pieces. Add the cucumber slices and cheese. Once it’s ready, just put it in your kid’s bento box and their lunch is ready.
If your kid has a sweet tooth, they will love this lunch. This peanut butter wrap may be a sweet lunch, but a healthy one as well. Plus, it’s very easy and quick to make.
Ingredients:
Note- If you do not have walnuts at home or if you are not a fan, feel free to choose any other nuts of your preference.
How to Make the Wrap
Take your tortilla and spread the peanut butter evenly. Then you need to add the honey, the banana, and the chopped walnuts.
Roll up the tortilla, put it in the bento box and you are done. Your kid will be surprised when they open their bento box and see their sweet lunch.
The way you prepare the egg for this recipe is up to you and your child’s preference. The quickest way to use eggs is to hard-boil 2 eggs the night before.
However, you can make them however you like.
Ingredients:
Note - you can add any type of vegetables you like. (optional)
How to Make the Burrito
Take the eggs and slice them. Then, you simply take the tortilla and add all the ingredients including the eggs, diced tomato, and cheese.
This school lunch idea is simple, easy, fast, and incredibly mouthwatering.
Here’s another great sandwich recipe your kids will probably want at least once a week. It’s so delicious that you will probably make it for yourself as well.
Ingredients:
How to Make the Sandwich
Take a big bowl and add the tuna and mayo. Make sure you mix the ingredients well.
Once you get a well-combined mixture, feel free to add some lemon juice. Then you can add salt and black pepper to taste.
Take the slices of bread and spread the tuna mixture evenly. Add tomato slices and some arugula if you want. Bon appetite!
You only need 15 minutes to prepare this tasty and filling salad. You’ll be surprised how much your kids will love this salad, but the secret ingredient is cheese.
Ingredients:
How to Make This Salad
You need 2 small pots, one for the quinoa and the other one for the pasta. Put the quinoa and the pasta in a separate pot and let them boil for around 15 minutes.
In the meantime, make sure you cut the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber in small pieces. Also, if you choose to use bread in the salad, it’s best if you cut it into small cubes. Put everything into your bento box.
Once the quinoa and pasta are cooked, let them cool for a while and add them into the bento box with the other ingredients. Last but not least, add the cheese. Add black pepper, salt, and some olive oil to taste.
Your kid will love this refreshing salad, so you must give it a try.
We hope that these recipes will inspire you to make and pack your kids a healthy and tasty school lunch every day. Only in that way you’ll be sure that they are taking all the necessary nutrients through food – delicious food. Which of these school lunch ideas do you think your kid will love the most?
Article Posted In: School Lunch Inspiration
Tags: healthy lunch ideas, school lunch for kids, lunch menus for school kids
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Milena is an ESL teacher with over 7 years of experience in writing articles on her favorite topics - food and health. In her free time, she loves trying out new recipes, reading, listening to music, and walking in nature.
