33+ Lunchbox Ideas for your Little One
Packing your child’s lunch every day can feel like a never-ending challenge—especially when you’re trying to keep it healthy, quick, and something they’ll actually want to eat. If you’re stuck in a sandwich rut or tired of half-eaten lunches coming home, you’re not alone! The good news? There are plenty of creative, tasty, and bread-free options that make lunchtime exciting again. Whether you’ve got a picky eater, a little foodie, or just want to mix things up, these lunchbox ideas are sure to add variety to your weekly routine—and maybe even get you a “thanks, Mom/Dad!
Vegan Rainbow Wraps

Two Ingredient Homemade Fruit Roll Ups

Airfryer Apple Chips

Applesauce Banana Oat Muffins

Bacon and Cheese Scrolls

Carrot Cheese and Ham Muffins

Cheddar Bacon Biscuits

Chicken Sausage Rolls

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

Choc Chip Weetbix Cookies

Choc Chip Banana Muffin

Crispy Caesar Salad Wrap

Cucumber Sushi

Dill Tuna Cucumber Boats

Grilled PB&J Sticks

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls

Mini Pancake Stacks

Pigs in a Blanket

Pretzel Bites

Puff Pastry Cheese Twists

Sausage and Tomato Skewers

Veg Rice Salad

1. Mini Chicken or Turkey Meatballs
- Serve cold or warm in a thermos
- Add with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and hummus for dipping
2. Pasta Salad
- Use small pasta shapes (like bowtie or spirals)
- Toss with olive oil, cheese cubes, peas, corn, and shredded chicken or tuna
3. DIY Taco Cups
- Pack tortilla chips with a side of seasoned ground beef, cheese, guacamole, and salsa for dipping
4. Rice Paper Rolls
- Filled with shredded chicken or tofu, grated carrot, cucumber, and lettuce
- Serve with a small soy sauce or sweet chili dip
5. Fruit & Cheese Kabobs
- Skewers with cubes of cheese, grapes, strawberries, and apple slices (use lemon juice to prevent browning)
6. Veggie Noodles with Sauce
- Spiralized zucchini or carrot noodles with a side of pesto, tomato sauce, or peanut dressing
7. Mini Quiches
- Crustless or in muffin tins with egg, cheese, spinach, or whatever veggies your kid likes
8. Crackers & Dip Box
- Whole grain crackers, cream cheese or hummus, plus sliced veggies and turkey roll-ups
9. Sushi-Inspired Rice Balls (Onigiri)
- Filled with tuna, salmon, or avocado, and wrapped lightly in seaweed
10. Yogurt Parfait (in a sealed container)
- Layers of yogurt, granola, and fruit — keep granola separate until lunch
11. Stuffed Bell Peppers or Cucumbers
- Fill with tuna salad, egg salad, or cottage cheese for a fun twist