Description
These school lunch ideas are designed to be easy, nutritious, and kid-approved. With fun sandwiches, wraps, and snacks, they’ll keep students energized all day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices whole wheat bread (120 g)
- 4 slices turkey or chicken deli meat (100 g)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese (50 g)
- 2 tbsp (30 g) hummus
- 1 small cucumber, sliced (100 g)
- 1 medium apple, sliced (150 g)
- 1 small handful baby carrots (80 g)
- 1 granola bar (40 g)
- 1 reusable water bottle filled with water or juice
Instructions
- Spread hummus on one slice of bread and layer turkey and cheese. Top with the other slice to make a sandwich. Cut into halves or fun shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Pack cucumber slices and baby carrots into a small snack container.
- Slice the apple and sprinkle lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning. Place in a separate container.
- Add a granola bar for a sweet but wholesome treat.
- Fill a water bottle with chilled water or juice. Pack everything in a lunchbox with an ice pack if needed.
Notes
Use an insulated lunch bag to keep items fresh until lunchtime. Cut food into small, bite-sized pieces for younger children. Balance each lunch with protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. Rotate ingredients weekly to prevent lunchbox boredom. Always check school allergy policies before packing nut-based snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunchbox
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: school lunch, kids lunch, lunchbox ideas, easy lunch, healthy lunch, quick lunch