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For the Love of Food

60+ Back to School Lunch Box Recipe Ideas

August 13, 2019 5 Comments

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It’s back to school week and you know what that means: time for school lunches!
I am always on the look out for new and fun kid approved recipes for my daughter’s lunchbox, so today I have put together over 60 Back to School Lunch Box Recipe Ideas for me – and you too – to use all school year long!

 
 

 1. Peanut Butter and Banana Burritos – For the Love of Food

 
2. Healthy Turkey Roll Ups with Avocado and Pesto – Honey and Lime
 
3. Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustables Sandwich (Freezer Friendly) – The Suburban Soapbox
 
4.Caesar Chicken Wraps – Money Wise Moms

5. Tot Pockets – For the Love of Food

6. Kid Friendly Cucumber Sushi – Raising Whasians
 
7. Healthy Seed Crackers – In the Kids Kitchen
 
8. Lunch Box Quesadillas with Dipping Sauces – Shaken Together Life
 
9. DIY Fresh Fruit Jello Cups – Attainable Sustainable

10. Meatloaf Muffins – For the Love of Food

11. Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – Little Sunny Kitchen
 
12. Chutney Sandwiches – Indian Ambrosia
 
13. Mac and Cheese Bites – The Best Ideas for Kids
 
14. Homemade Spaghetti-O’s – Strength and Sunshine
 

15. Pepperoni Pizza Poppers – For the Love of Food

16. Sandwich Lollipops – The Soccer Mom Blog
 
17. Peanut Butter Banana Muffins – Simply Made Recipes
 
18. On-The-Go Veggie & Dip Cups – Totally the Bomb
 
19. Tuna Hand Pies – The Good Hearted Woman
 
20. Fish Shaped Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich – Food Folks and Fun

21. Pretty in Pink Party Sandwiches – For the Love of Food

22. Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies – In the Kids Kitchen
 
23. Muffin Tin Sushi Cups – Rhian’s Recipes
 
24. Shredded Zucchini Tots – Brooklyn Farm Girl
 
25. Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels – Sweet and Savory Meals
 
26. Turkey Apple Cheese Pockets Lunch Box – The Pinning Mama

27. Broccoli Cheese Soup Poppers – For the Love of Food

28. 5 Minute Turkey Club Ranch Wrap – Food Meanderings
 
29. Chocolate Chip No Bake Granola Bars – Gluesticks Blog

30. Yogurt Egg Salad Sliders – For the Love of Food

31. Healthy Veggie Pinwheels – In the Kids Kitchen
 
32. Zoo Themed Lunch for Kids – The Soccer Mom Blog
 
33. Corn Dog Muffins – Mom Eats Paleo
 

34. Cheesy Tortilla Rollups – For the Love of Food

35. Puff pastry Pizza Pinwheels – Crunch and Cream
 
36. Avocado and Tomato Sandwiches – Stress Less Be Healthy

37. Cheesy Minion Quesadillas – For the Love of Food

38. Turkey and Cheese Kabobs – Eating on a Dime
 
39. DIY Mason Jar Lunchables – Centsable Momma

40. Deli Style Seafood Salad – For the Love of Food

41. Apple Chicken Salad on a Stick – Cupcakes and Kale Chips
 
42. Marshmallow Peanut Butter Snack Bites – Little Miss Kate & Company
 
43. Soccer Themed Lunch for Kids – The Soccer Mom Blog
 
44. Baked Apple Chips – Gluesticks Blog
 
45. Hello Kitty Bento Lunch – Totally the Bomb
 
46. Lunch Box Tacos – Food Folks and Fun
 
47. Chicken Bread Rolls – Fun with Mama

48. Bacon Cheddar Mini Quiches – For the Love of Food

49. Crunchy Turkey Spinach Wraps – Organized Island
 
50. Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli – Ghastly Girl
 
51. Gluten Free Pizza Quesadillas – The Helpful GF
 
52. Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce – Bake Me Some Sugar
 
53. Peanut Butter & Jelly Skewers – Holley Grainger

54. Dinosaur Rawr Pasta Salad – For the Love of Food

55. Broccoli and Cheese Crustless Quiches – Produce for Kids
 
56. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks – I Wash You Dry
 
57. Taco Pop Tarts – Babble
 
58. Chicken & Waffle Sliders – Happiness is Homemade
 
59. Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups – Cincy Shopper
 
60. Pizza Pancakes – Happiness is Homemade
 
61. Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter & Granola – Garnish with Lemon
 
62. Mediterranean Chicken Pinwheels – Cupcakes and Kale Chips
 
63. Homemade Fruit Rollups – Our Best Bites
 
64. Cheeseburger Rollups – Dancing Through the Rain

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Filed Under: Burgers & Sandwiches, Kid Friendly Recipes, Popular, Roundups, Snacks Tagged With: back to school, kid food, lunchbox, school days

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  1. Dorothy Reinhold

    August 13, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    This is such an amazing resource! My kiddos are going to be so excited to get some fresh new lunch ideas!

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  2. Toni | Boulder Locavore

    August 16, 2019 at 12:10 am

    Everything on this list looks so delish!!

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  3. Helen

    August 22, 2019 at 3:09 am

    Many great ideas for back to school luch box!

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  4. Kate

    May 26, 2022 at 4:43 am

    Thank you for info alot of help for beginners. Looking so delicious in the pics. Want to try these recipes!

    Reply
  5. Kimbarly

    May 27, 2024 at 12:25 am

    Wow, these recipes are a treasure trove! For anyone with teens, check out these lunch ideas https://www.simplerecipebox.com/lunch-ideas-for-teens-boost-energy-with-these-picks-2/
    to keep them energized throughout the day. My teen loves the Turkey and Avocado Wraps!

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