For all the mothers in the world, we love you deeply, and therefore we understand what you go through while deciding on your kid’s lunch box menu. A kid’s lunch box is an important meal of the day and hence needs to be nutritious, healthy and yet tasty.
School lunch box needs to be something that tempts your kid to gulp it all in but also needs to have adequate amounts of energy that will help your child to work effectively in the school.
Here are some kids’ school lunch ideas that are surely going to make your mornings easier.
Food is every mother’s biggest concern, and therefore the school lunch box becomes a serious matter. The lunch box provides for one-third of your child’s daily calories, and you should, therefore, pick a balanced meal for them. Here are some super tasty and super healthy lunch box ideas.
#1. Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
These sweet cookies are filled with a buttery surprise.
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#2. Crunchy Fish Sticks With Veggies And Dipping Sauce
If your kid loves eating fish, then try baking fresh fish sticks. And top it up with some healthy veggies.
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#3. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
There is no better meal than a Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. It is a bowl full of vegetables and tastes heavenly.
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#4. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
Ditch the meat and fill in your burritos with sweet potato. Let your kid guess the flavors.
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#5. Mac n' Cheese
All time favorite Mac n' Cheese. It is the first love for all the mothers who aren’t quite the kitchen queens.
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#6. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
The yummy BBQ Chicken Sandwich is sure to win your darling’s heart. To add some more flavors, add a few pickled cucumbers. This is sure to make lunch time his favorite part of the day.
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#7. Peanut Butter and Mixed Jam Bars
If your kid has a sweet tooth, give them a good time gorging on some peanut butter shortbread bars. Give him a glass of milk to dump his cookies.
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#8. Turkey-Melon Wraps
The yummilicious turkey melon wraps will surely make your kid drool over his lunch box.
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#9. Veggies With Cheesy Salsa Dip
Be a smart mother, and mix in all the healthy veggies (that all kids hate) in some yummy cheesy salsa dip. If you love experimenting, then try some garlic or tangy dips to add an extra flavor.
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#10. Turkey-Meatball Pitas
These pitas are filled with cucumber-yogurt sauce and tastes best when served with a healthy bowl of tomato soup.
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#11. Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwiches
The conventional vegetable sandwiches are always a hit with school lunch boxes. Place a handful of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers topped with fresh mint leaves. Put your creative skills to use and draw some cute smileys on the bread top. Your kid will not just eat them happily, but will appreciate your drawing skill for sure.
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#12. Garden Turkey Sandwich With Lemon Mayo
The mouth-watering garden turkey sandwiches with lemon mayo is every kid’s dream lunch box meal.
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#13. Chicken and Fruit Salad
If your kid is not a fruit lover, hide a few pieces here and there while preparing a chicken salad. Trust us, those innocent souls wouldn’t even know.
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#13. Ham and Cheese Pitas
Sandwiches always come handy whenever you think about school lunch box. Top up the bread slices with some fresh ham and melted cheese. You are so becoming their favorite person on the planet after this.
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#14. Falafel Sandwiches
If you believe in staying strict about the nutrition quotient in your kid’s lunch box, then this sandwich is here to help you out. You can serve these pita pockets with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber, and some fresh beans.
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Which one is your kid’s favorite lunch box meal? Let us know in the comment section below.
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