30 Kids School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

Anyone with kids can agree that mac and cheese is a favorite in their household. Now you can make portable Mini Mac and Cheese Bites, perfect for lunches!

Peanut butter & jelly banana “sushi” tortilla wraps are a step up from your traditional PB&J while still being realistic.

With tortillas, peanut butter, bananas, and jelly, and you’ve got a new favorite lunchbox staple that takes less than 5 minutes to make.

If your child is a fan of the grilled Chick Fil A chicken bites, then they’ll love these homemade Grilled Chicken Nuggets.

They have even more flavor than the restaurant version, yet are so easy to make.

​​Impress your family with these delicious Mini Pizzas made right in the air fryer or oven.

They come together so fast, and you can easily can add their favorite toppings.

Kids will love these Star-Shaped Mini Ham Sandwiches.

You only need a few simple ingredients and you have a delightful meal ready in minutes.

Try packing a homemade version of those Lunchables nachos your kids love.

This box has all the elements: chips, queso dip, protein, and a fresh snack!

Make a balanced school lunch by packing crackers, turkey, cheese, veggies, and fruit in a convenient bento box.

It has a winning combination of foods that kids of all ages love.

Kids tend to like easy-to-eat finger foods, and these Turkey Rollups fit the bill. Fill them with their favorite lunchmeat, cheese, and even veggies.

Save time and grocery money by making your own Homemade Uncrustables.

They give you full control over the ingredients and lets you customize the filling. Best of all, they're freezable!

Healthy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza Rolls are a simple to make, kid-friendly lunch, dinner, or snack.

Fill it with their sauce, cheese, and their favorite pizza toppings.

Perfect for kids who like to nibble, these customizable Protein Snack Packs can be filled with hard-boiled eggs, crackers, hummus, cheese, and crunchy veggies.

Or whatever your kids will actually eat!

This flavorful Taco Pasta salad blends all the ingredients of a classic taco salad with a creamy Mexican-style dressed pasta and a bit of crunch.

If your child loves tacos and pasta, this is a winner!

Pizza Sliders have layers of pepperoni, pizza sauce, and cheese inside Hawaiian rolls, then baked under a sprinkle of crispy parmesan cheese.

They taste amazing hot or cold.

Put anything on a stick, and it’s sure to be a hit. If your child is resisting the typical sandwich, try turning it into a Sandwich Lollipop!

Delicious Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi is quick and easy to make with only five simple ingredients.

Use fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable gnocchi, and whip them up in minutes.

Packed with protein and flavor, Mini Pizza Quiches have only 6 ingredients. They’re fun AND healthy!

Five ingredient ham and cheese pinwheels with puff pastry are an easy and delicious lunch.

Crispy flakey puff pastry filled with melted cheese, salty ham, and dijon mustard.

Quick and easy Savory Muffins made with four different veggies, and very easy to customize.

Best of all, the vegetables are so well hidden that they might not notice them at all.

Mulitas are a delicious and savory Mexican street food made with two tortillas, cheese, and a variety of filling ideas.

They are then grilled or pan-fried until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.

Italian Pinwheels are packed with delicious Italian flavors, all rolled up in a soft tortilla. They taste just like bite-sized Italian sub sandwiches.

Perfect for any day, or a field trip to the zoo, this Zoo Themed Lunch is so cute!

It’s actually quite easy to make, and would be a fun lunchbox surprise.

Kids would have fun helping to prep these Pepperoni Muffins, and get a kick out of having pizza-flavored muffins.

They travel well and taste good hot or cold.

Make the classic Lunchables ham and cheese sub sandwich lunch with better ingredients.

Plus, learn how to keep the ham and cheese sub sandwich fresh for hours.

Perfect if you have leftover meatballs, meatloaf or ground beef Ground Beef Pinwheel are flaky, buttery, savory, salty, and of course cheesy.

They’re versatile too as you can add various meats, veggies, and sauces.

Quick, easy, and healthy Rainbow Vegetable Tortilla Wraps are packed full of colorful veggies and tasty hummus.

Kids might be more likely to eat vegetables when they can “taste the rainbow.”

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a crazy good combination of ham and Swiss cheese, then baked to golden perfection.

Ideal for little hands, they’re delicious eaten hot or cold.

Pizza Egg Rolls are a fun twist on two classic dishes! Crispy egg roll wrappers filled with cheese, pizza sauce and all your favorite pizza toppings.

Looking for creative ways to incorporate fruits into your kid’s diet? Then you have to try this Fresh Fruit Cream Cheese Sandwich.

The creamy spread, succulent fruits and soft bread make it easy for little hands to enjoy.

Kid-friendly Puff Pastry Wrapped Hot Dogs can be made in the oven or the air fryer for a quick make ahead lunch.

It’s also the perfect use-up for extra hot dogs.

Makeover the typical lunch box sandwich with these Ham and Cheese Croissants.

Buttery croissants are stuffed with smoky ham and Swiss cheese, then spread with a tangy honey mustard sauce.