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Healthy Lunch Ideas for Lunchboxes

Easy and healthy lunchbox ideas for kids that are quick and simple to make and
require no heating. Delicious school lunches they'll love!

Servings: 1 + servings

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
5 minutes

Course:

Lunch

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

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🧂 Ingredients

Melons cubes or shapes

like cantaloupse, honeydew, watermelon, etc.
Berries

like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
Grapes
Apple slices or rings
Banana slices
Orange or Mandarin segments
Applesauce
Carrots with dressing and dips
Celery sticks with peanut butter
Bell Pepper strips in a variety of colors
Cherry Tomatoes
Greens

lettuce, spinach
Sandwiches

pb&j, deli meat, cream cheese, etc.
Peanut Butter Banana Wraps
Rotisserie chicken slices with dipping sauce
Salad Sandwiches

like egg salad, tuna salad, salmon salad
Hard boiled eggs
Bagels and cream cheese
Whole grain mini pancakes or waffles
Yogurt
Pasta salad
Tortellini with pesto or marinara
Deli roll-ups

deli with cream cheese on a wrap, sliced into pinwheels
Whole grain crackers and crisps
Pretzels
Trail mix
Hummus and Dips
Granola or granola bars
String cheese
Whole grain muffins
Popcorn
Graham crackers
Veggie chips
Peanut butter cookies

Instructions

1 Mix and match these ideas from each of the food groups: fruit, vegetables,
proteins, and snacks or treats. Let the kids help decide the choices and pack
their lunches. They'll be much more apt to love it that way!