Cold lunch ideas for kids

Are you looking for a creative, healthy lunch option for your picky eater? Look no further! With Simply Laura Dee's Kid Approved Bento Lunch Ideas, you'll find simple, delicious recipes that your kids will love and won't get bored of. From savory sandwiches to sweet, healthy treats, you'll be able to put together bento box lunches that are fun, tasty, and kid approved!

Coming up with cold lunch ideas for kids can feel really daunting, but the good news is that there are actually many options beyond sandwiches! You can pack these kids lunches to be served cold or at room temperature at daycare, preschool, big kid school, and camp. (Below is the recipe for the Sesame Noodles. Check the Notes for more ideas.)

Looking for tasty sandwich alternatives to pack in your child’s lunchbox? These creative school lunch ideas for kids are just the ticket! Mac and cheese muffins, pizza pancakes, chicken ranch roll-ups, and LOTS more!

Packed with over 125 delicious and nutritious lunchbox ideas, this collection is perfect for keeping your kids excited about lunchtime. From creative sandwiches to fun snacks and everything in between, these recipes are designed to please even the pickiest eaters. Best of all, they're all available at no cost, making meal planning easier and more budget-friendly. Whether you're preparing for school days or family outings, these kid-approved recipes will add variety and joy to every bite.

Looking for lunchtime inspiration that will keep your little ones excited and satisfied? I've got you covered with a fantastic collection of cold lunch ideas for kids! These easy-to-prepare meals are not only nutritious but also packed with flavors that will make lunchtime the highlight of their day. From banana sushi to vegetable roll-ups or egg oatmeal balls to pesto pasta…say goodbye to boring sandwiches and hello to a world of tasty possibilities.

These chicken pinwheels are stuffed with bacon and ranch, and are loved by kids and adults alike. Serve them at a party or pack them in a lunch box, and everyone will be happy!

Are your kids heading off to camp, but have no idea what to pack them for lunch? Here are over 30 Summer Camp Lunchbox Ideas your kids will love!

Somehow this post has gone a little viral, so I thought it deserved an update. The lunch is still the same, just a bit more info for you. Updated Sept 2024.

Who wants to turn on the hot oven or stand over a hot pan in the summer to make great meals for daycare lunches? Here are some cold meals for daycare lunches to save your sanity this summer. #CACFP

Easy No Sandwich School Lunch Ideas

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Easy school lunch ideas for picky eaters! This list of creative school lunches includes fun new ideas that kids will actually eat.

Looking for kids lunch ideas for school? These cheese, meat and fruit kabobs are super fun and creative for their lunchbox or even just a snack at home. Your toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids will love this simple lunch box idea. Even your picky eaters! An easy cold and healthy lunch idea that you can throw together at the last minute. Super simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. #lunchbox #backtoschool #healthysnacks #kidskubby

These easy cold lunch ideas are perfect for both kids and adults. Pack these delicious recipes in your lunchbox for school or work, for your next picnic, for a potluck lunch or just make to enjoy at home!

A simple, nutritious and tasty pasta salad that kids and adults can enjoy for lunch or dinner. Filled with colby cheese, shaved ham, frozen peas and corn then coated in a slightly sweet mayonnaise dressing. This inoffensive pasta salad is ideal for kids and makes a great alternative to a sandwich in school lunchboxes. #vjcooks #pastasalad #simplelunch #healthylunch #schoollunch #lunchboxfiller