Kids' lunch ideas that pack in minutes
Cheap, quick school lunches kids actually eat. Pack the cold ones the night before, or send something they can heat up in the microwave at school.
Cold lunchbox ideas
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
7 min · ~$0.96/serving
Pizza Pasta Salad
15 min · ~$0.56/serving
Egg and Ham Bento Box
16 min · ~$1.22/serving
Hummus Dip Lunch Box
6 min · ~$1.52/serving
Apple Cheddar Crunch Sandwich
6 min · ~$1.06/serving
Yogurt Parfait Lunch Jar
5 min · ~$2.71/serving
Lunches they can microwave
Pack these in a microwave-safe container. Most reheat in about a minute.
Microwave Mac and Cheese Cup
20 min
Chicken Fried Rice Lunch Bowl
23 min · ~$1.19/serving
Turkey Taco Rice Bowl
23 min · ~$1.40/serving
Mini Meatball Marinara Pasta
28 min · ~$1.53/serving
Plan the whole school week
Simple Forager has nearly 40 lunchbox recipes. Turn on kids' lunches, set how many kids you're packing for, and Monday through Friday land on your plan, with the groceries scaled to fit.
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