Kid Lunch Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches

1 Mummy's Pot Noodles

If your little one loves to eat ramen at home, they'll love this quick and easy do-it-yourself ramen recipe.

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2 Meat and Cheese Wraps

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Instead of a sandwich, wrap turkey or roast beef around pieces of string cheese. These little bites will make for fun finger food your kids will love come lunchtime.

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3 Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Does your little one love mac and cheese? This cauliflower mac is a delicious lunch treat everyone will gobble up.

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4 Kid-Friendly Sushi

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Kid-friendly sushi is a great way to convince your kids to chow down on a mix of healthy veggies.

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5 Homemade Hot Pockets

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A simple batch of homemade hot pockets can fuel a number lunches. Simply make a batch, freeze 'em, and heat them individually before packing them each morning!

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6 Salmon Quesadilla

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Skip a typical bagel, and whip up a healthy and yummy smoked salmon and cream cheese quesadilla. Feel free to sub in more traditional meat and cheese options for picky eaters too.

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7 Egg Fried Rice

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No kid will resist eating veggies if they are mixed into a delicious batch of egg fried rice.

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8 Assorted Dippers

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Kids will love the chance to make lunch fun with this dipping mashup. If nut butters aren't allowed at school, swap for yogurt or hummus instead.

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9 Beef and Noodle Stir-Fry

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This quick and simple beef stir-fry is an all-in-one lunch that is an easy way to sneak in extra veggies for your little one.

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10 Bento Box Rolls

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Your ordinary wrap can easily be transformed into a fun piece of "sushi" with a little imagination. These meat and veggie wraps are cut into small pieces and packed with chopsticks to easily transform into "sushi"!

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11 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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If you like packing leftovers, this chicken spaghetti casserole is a kid-friendly pick.

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12 Snack Skewers

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Meat and veggie skewers are a playful swap for a typical sandwich. You can also swap savory bites for sweet fruits instead; just make sure the kids are old enough to handle the small skewers.

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13 Turkey Tacos

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Use leftovers to throw together these turkey and cheese tacos with a little bit of avocado or mild salsa. Or, if it isn't too messy, pack ingredients and let your chef-in-the-making assemble the tacos on their own.

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14 Baked Orange Chicken Meatballs

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Pull out a Thermos and fill it up with these baked orange chicken meatballs. They're a fun alternative to traditional Italian meatballs, and they're guaranteed to be gobbled up!

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