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How To Build The Ultimate Lunch for Kids

Make lunch easy with this ultimate list of healthy lunch ideas for kids to create wholesome meals for your family using nutrient rich budget friendly ingredients.


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Sometimes the hardest thing about making a good lunch is simply choosing what to make.


With this list of lunch food ideas you can make a delicious lunch in no time for your kids.


To make a healthy lunch for your kids consider choosing a variety of foods to make a complete meal that is satisfying and nutritious.



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What To Make My Kids for Lunch Today?


Each day lunch time comes around and its always tempting to grab convenience foods, but what about if you could create a healthy lunch for your child in the same amount of time with just a little meal prep.


Meal prepping a few ingredients ahead of time can be a real life saver when your trying to make healthy lunches at home.



Consider having things like produce, meats, and starch options prepped ahead of time to make it simple to grab and go for a quick lunch.


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Full List of Lunch Box Ideas for Kids


Select a few of your kid's favorite ingredients from this ultimate lunch box idea list and save yourself the hassle of figuring out what to feed the kids?


Easy Protein Ideas for Kid Lunches


Boiled Eggs

Rotisserie Chicken

Lunch Meat

Ground Beef

Frozen Filets

Deviled Eggs

Meatballs

Shrimp

Tuna

Peanut Butter

Salmon


Easy Carb Ideas for Kid Lunches


Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Lentils

Dry Cereal

English muffins

Beans

Crackers

Naan Bread

Pasta

Pita

Baked Potato

Mac and Cheese

Rice

Toast

Waffles



Easy Vegetable Sides for Kid Lunches


Carrots

Asparagus

Bell Pepper Strips

Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower

Celery Sticks

Potato Wedges

Cherry Tomatoes

Cucumber Slices

Edamame

Green Peas

Sautéed Mushrooms

Spinach

Zucchini

Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Squash

Green Beans

Pickles


Easy Fruit Sides for Kid Lunches


Apple

Peach

Pears

Bananas

Grapes

Blueberries

Dragon Fruit

Grapefruit

Strawberries

Blackberries

Kiwi

Mango

Oranges

Plums

Pineapple

Raspberries

Watermelon


Easy Dairy Sides for Kid Lunches


String Cheese

Babybel Cheese

Cubed Cheese

Yogurt

Cottage Cheese

Goat Cheese


Dips and Spreads for Kid Lunches


Butter

Honey Mustard

Cream Cheese

Jam

Jelly

Ranch

Honey

Salsa

Sour Cream

Yogurt

Hummus

Almond Butter


Nut Choices for Kid Lunches


Almonds

Sunflower

Pumpkin

Cashew

Peanuts

Walnuts

Trail Mix


Treat Choices for Kid Lunches


Granola Bar

Chips

Cookies

Pudding

Jello

Graham Crackers

Fruit Snacks

Rice Krispy Treat

Gold Fish

Club Crackers

Raisins



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How To Make A Quick Healthy Lunch for Your Kids


Making a quick healthy lunch for your kids is easy with this master list of food choices your kids will love.


With a simple meal prep plan you can have a variety of healthy ingredients to make the ultimate lunch for your kids.


There are a variety of ingredients that can be served raw for advanced eaters, but by simply steaming your vegetables you can have a perfect ingredient for serving younger less experienced eaters that can't handle eating raw foods yet.


Also make note that nuts should not be given to children under 5 years of age, but for older children nuts can provide a healthy crunchy alternative to foods like chips and crackers.



Take the stress out of making healthy lunch meals for your kids with our tips for feeding your family real wholesome foods.


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