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    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas

    Published: Jul 24, 2017 · Modified: Aug 14, 2018 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

    Today is the day! My kids are going back to school which is mind boggling to me. I have no idea where the summer went and I have mixed emotions about watching them go back to school. I have one leaving the house at 6:00 am, one at 7:00 am, and two at 8:00 am which means it is a non-stop busy morning.

    I am one of those Moms. I organize up a storm leading up to the first day of school and have a goal of packing healthy lunches all year long. By the time May comes around, their lunches barely resemble lunch. But I start off real strong! Haha!

    I do have a theory though in our home and it works for us. My kids pack their own lunches. Here's the thing -- kids are fickle. One day, they love a certain granola bar and the next day they despise it, for some odd reason. They tire of certain foods and so I switch up their choices often. I give them a lot of different options to keep lunch interesting. So I am sharing a list of some healthy school lunch ideas for kids.

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

    BACK TO SCHOOL KIDS LUNCH IDEAS:

    OPTION #1
    Turkey + Cheddar Roll-up
    Fresh Berries
    Yogurt
    Trail Mix 

    OPTION #2
    Hummus
    Pita Bread
    Grape Tomatoes
    Cucumbers
    Sliced Oranges

    OPTION #3
    Cheese Quesadilla
    Guacamole
    Salsa
    Tortilla Chips
    Strawberries 

    OPTION #4
    Deli Meat + Cheese Kabobs
    Red Pepper Slices
    Apples
    Fruit Leather or Snacks

    OPTION #5
    Hard Boiled Eggs
    Baby Carrots + Ranch

    Pretzels
    Peaches or Applesauce

    OPTION #6
    Pasta Salad
    Yogurt
    Granola Bar
    Raspberries

    OPTION #7
    Almond Butter + Jelly (or PB +J)
    String Cheese
    Fruit Cup
    Chips

    OPTION #8
    Crackers
    Cheddar Cheese Cubes
    Grapes
    LaraBar or Cliff Bar

    OPTION #9
    Bagel + Cream Cheese
    Yogurt Tube
    Baby Carrots
    Fruit Snacks

    OPTION #10
    Veggie Wraps with Hummus
    Edamame or Snap Peas
    Clementine
    Granola Bar

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

     MAIN MEAL:
    Pita Bread + Hummus
    Cheese + Crackers
    Turkey + Cheese Roll-ups
    Almond Butter + Jam Sandwich
    Cheese Quesadilla
    Hard Boiled Eggs
    Pasta Salad
    Meat + Cheese Kabob
    Chips + Guacamole
    Ham + Cheese Sandwich
    Bagel + Cream Cheese
    Veggie +Hummus Wrap

    FRUITS + VEGGIES:
    Oranges
    Apples
    Strawberries
    Grapes
    Peaches
    Blueberries
    Raspberries
    Natural Applesauce
    Mangoes
    Melon
    Baby Carrots
    Cucumbers
    Grape Tomatoes
    Edamame
    Snap Peas

    SIDES and SNACKS:
    Chips
    Granola Bars
    Pretzels
    String Cheese
    Yogurt
    Trail Mix
    Lara Bar or Cliff Bar
    Fruit Leather
    Fruit Snacks
    Popcorn
    Crackers
    Chips + Salsa
    Fruit Cup
    Pudding Cup
    Graham Crackers
    Cookies
    Rice Krispies Treats

    DRINKS:
    Water Bottle
    100% Juice Boxes
    Capri Suns
    Bolthouse Smoothies
    Milk -- Strawberry or Chocolate

    Here are some suggestions for kids lunchbox containers:

     Rubbermaid LunchBox Sandwich Kit   and  Rubbermaid Take Alongs Food Storage Container (Set of 6) and  EasyLunchboxes 3-Compartment Bento Lunch Box Containers, Set of 4

    Here is a suggestion for a kids lunchbox:

    Rubbermaid LunchBlox Small Lunch Bag, Blue 

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

    KIDS SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS PRINTABLE OPTION:

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    5 from 15 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • MAIN:
    • Pita Bread + Hummus
    • Cheese + Crackers
    • Turkey + Cheese Roll-ups
    • Almond Butter + Jam Sandwich
    • Cheese Quesadilla
    • Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Pasta Salad
    • Meat + Cheese Kabob
    • Chips + Guacamole
    • Ham + Cheese Sandwich
    • Bagel + Cream Cheese
    • Veggie +Hummus Wrap

    • FRUITS + VEGGIES:
    • Oranges
    • Apples
    • Strawberries
    • Grapes
    • Peaches
    • Blueberries
    • Raspberries
    • Natural Applesauce
    • Mangoes
    • Melon
    • Baby Carrots
    • Cucumbers
    • Grape Tomatoes
    • Edamame
    • Snap Peas

    • SIDES and SNACKS:
    • Chips
    • Granola Bars
    • Pretzels
    • String Cheese
    • Yogurt
    • Trail Mix
    • Lara Bar or Cliff Bar
    • Fruit Leather
    • Fruit Snacks
    • Popcorn
    • Crackers
    • Chips + Salsa
    • Fruit Cup
    • Pudding Cup
    • Graham Crackers
    • Cookies
    • Rice Krispies Treats

    • DRINKS:
    • Water Bottle
    • 100 % Juice Boxes
    • Capri Suns
    • Bolthouse Smoothies
    • Milk -- Strawberry or Chocolate

    • OPTION #1
    • Turkey + Cheddar Roll-up
    • Fresh Berries
    • Yogurt
    • Trail Mix
    • OPTION #2
    • Hummus
    • Pita Bread
    • Grape Tomatoes
    • Cucumbers
    • Sliced Oranges
    • OPTION #3
    • Cheese Quesadilla
    • Guacamole
    • Salsa
    • Tortilla Chips
    • Strawberries
    • OPTION #4
    • Deli Meat + Cheese Kabobs
    • Red Pepper Slices
    • Apples
    • Fruit Leather or Snacks
    • OPTION #5
    • Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Baby Carrots + Ranch
    • Pretzels
    • Peaches or Applesauce
    • OPTION #6
    • Pasta Salad
    • Yogurt
    • Granola Bar
    • Raspberries
    • OPTION #7
    • Almond Butter + Jelly or PB +J
    • String Cheese
    • Fruit Cup
    • Chips
    • OPTION #8
    • Crackers
    • Cheddar Cheese Cubes
    • Grapes
    • LaraBar or Cliff Bar
    • OPTION #9
    • Bagel + Cream Cheese
    • Yogurt Tube
    • Baby Carrots
    • Fruit Snacks
    • OPTION #10
    • Veggie Wraps with Hummus
    • Edamame or Snap Peas
    • Clementine
    • Granola Bar
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    What do you love to serve in your kid's lunchbox? I would love to hear your favorite things! I hope this list of back to school kids lunch ideas helps you pack those school lunches. Have a great day, my friends! xo

    Back to School Kids Lunch Ideas. Healthy kids lunch ideas that includes wraps, roll-ups, sandwiches, quesadillas, gluten-free, meat and cheese kabobs, lunch snack ideas, and fresh fruits and veggies. Healthy lunch ideas by Modern Honey. www.modernhoney.com

    Hope your kiddos have a fabulous first day!

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    Comments

    1. Angie

      July 24, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Love this, Melissa! What are your kids favorite brands/flavors of hummus?

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        July 28, 2017 at 4:24 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Angie! Great question! I buy an assortment of hummus so my kids don't tire of the same flavor. I tend to buy the large Sabra red pepper hummus at Costco. I love the pine nut hummus as well. You can find smaller tubs on sale at the grocery store for about $2. I also love making my own. I make an avocado ranch and a cilantro jalapeno hummus. Those are my kid's favorites. Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Kensey

          July 31, 2018 at 8:51 am

          can you share the avocado ranch and clinatro jalapeno hummus recipes?

          Reply
    2. 925sterlingsilvergirl

      August 09, 2017 at 5:35 am

      Great visual of the preped lunches. Any ideas for adult lunches that can be prepared a few days in advance?

      Reply
    3. Patricia Pines

      July 20, 2018 at 9:50 am

      Great post! My goal is to get lunches made the night before and have the girls help plan the weekend before what they want. Wish me luck!!!!! I agree with your IG post - by May, lunch is a hodgepodge. LOL

      Reply
    4. Bridget

      August 01, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      When you give the kiddos hummus, what do you give them for protein? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carrie

        September 19, 2018 at 8:48 am

        5 stars
        Hummus is protein.

        Reply
        • Petunia boogershez

          January 29, 2019 at 2:37 pm

          5 stars
          Yes

          Reply
    5. Paula

      August 14, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Love all of our idea generators putting stuff out there to help with packing healthy lunches! It takes a a village to raise a child! My two cents -take Capri Sun off the list for beverages they average 13 grams of sugar -almost 4 teaspoons. Sugar is the second ingredient! Yikes! I had my kids try fruit infused water -they loved it! We make it ourselves and there are no "extra" ingredients!

      Reply
    6. Suzette

      October 29, 2018 at 4:26 am

      5 stars
      I see there are no thermos meals here. I do use thermos' with mine. I put veggy soup in it and other probably what would be considered not so healthy stuff but... Then they drink water with water flavors with 0 sugars and because of the assortment of flavors they are good. And sometimes we might use the ones that have little sugar in them. But they also take salads and dressings on the sides. Love your ideas. Have never tried hummus.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 02, 2018 at 9:14 am

        Hi Suzette! Thank you for including those great ideas. I do need to add more thermos ideas. I appreciate it! Have a great day. -- Melissa

        Reply
    7. Dharma George

      December 02, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Do your kids eat the cheese quesadillas cold? I’d like to do more than our current ham & cheese routine, but not sure about serving “hot” things (quesadilla, burrito) either cold or room temp ...

      Reply
      • Laura Power

        January 05, 2020 at 8:34 pm

        5 stars
        This is a great round up of ideas. Thank you so much. I do French toast sticks with maple syrup to dip in with fresh fruit and yogurt that my kids love. I also keep my freezer stocked with healthy freezer muffins to add as a main dish too!

        Reply
        • Colette

          October 29, 2021 at 8:16 am

          Hi. Do you have a recipe for the healthy muffins?

          Reply
    8. Fran

      January 07, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      Please explain veggie wraps with hummus. My son recently decided he doesnt like bread or wraps and doesnt care for cheese. This may be a solution!

      Reply
    9. Susan Warden

      August 18, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      This is So great. Thanx for the printable version! Heading to the store and really appreciate the time you saved me.

      Reply
    10. Amber

      August 18, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      You have really helped me. I have one child. He goes into kindergarten this week (tears).

      Reply
    11. Isabelle

      August 24, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This post helped me so much! It was the first thing to pop up too on google when I searched “school lunch ideas!” I am in college & have zero time to grab lunch between classes, so I needed some quick & easy ideas for cold lunchbox lunches! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    12. Kimberly Rigley

      August 28, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      This post was so incredibly useful. I really love the list by food group. I also have my kids pack their own lunches and I have them pick at least one food out of each group.

      Reply
    13. Nicole

      September 20, 2019 at 4:19 am

      Love this post. My kiddos need to be out the door by 7am next term. So we will be making ahead on the weekend. Any ideas on keeping it fresh for the week?

      Reply
    14. Nicole L Hawkins

      November 13, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      What a lifesaver! Thanks for this...especially the printable!

      Reply
    15. camryn reid

      December 10, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      love these ideas and the printable with it

      Reply
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