5 Easy Lunch Box Ideas
If your kiddos aren’t already back in school, they probably will be after this holiday weekend. We all know what Back to School means – lunches! Today we have 5 Easy Lunch Box Ideas for you with printable lunch box notes that are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face!
Whether you are looking to change up the boring lunch box or keep with the tried-and-true, here are 5 easy ideas that I’m sure you will love.
Up first is my favorite – Peanut Butter & Jelly Sushi. This spin on the traditional Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich are just about as fun to make as they are to eat. Your kiddos will gobble them up, but be sure to make extra because you are going to love the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi too! Add to the fun of the Sushi, with an apple, graham crackers and a Snack Pack – don’t forget the spoon!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi
- Bread {I used white sandwich loaf}
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
Cut the crust off the bread, then roll the bread with a rolling pin {or heavy can} to flatten. Spread with peanut butter and jelly. Roll up and cut into small pieces.
In case your school does not allow Peanut Butter, you could use just jelly or lunch meat and cheese works great too.
Up next are the Pizza Bagels, which are great for any age, my oldest son loved them! We also have blueberries, graham crackers and a Snack Pack to enjoy.
Pizza Bagels
- Mini Bagels
- Pepperoni
- Pizza Sauce – try out 5 minute Quick Pizza Sauce recipe
- Mozzarella Cheese, shredded or sliced
Cut bagel apart, spoon a little pizza sauce on bagel, top with pepperoni and sprinkle with cheese
Your kids (and you) will love these Ham and Cheese Sliders! Fill the lunchbox with some Goldfish, Grapes, Fruit Snacks and a Snack Pack for a complete, quick and easy lunch!
Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Dinner Rolls from the bakery
- Ham or your favorite lunchmeat
- Cheese Slices
Slice bun in half {if needed}, layer on a couple pieces of lunch meat. Then using a round cookie cutter, cut the cheese and add to the top.
Every kid…and adult, loves food on a stick…it’s just fun!
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
- Block Cheese, your favorite kind
- Lunchmeat
- Pepperoni
- Grapes or favorite fruit
- Sticks – we used Skinny Sticks, found in the craft department at Walmart, skewers are sharp for little hands
Cut cheese with small cookie cutters. Thread fruit, cheese, lunch meat and pepperoni onto sticks
Here’s a change to the ordinary bread choice, how about using a waffle to make a sandwich? My boys often have Peanut Butter & Jelly on their waffles for breakfast, so why not make a sandwich out of them, cut it into small pieces and pack it in a lunch box.
Add a Homemade Granola Bar, chunks of cheese, grapes and a Snack Pack for a delicious lunch that is sure to get rave reviews!
