Tater Tots

Fries steamed in a plastic bag with wholes in it

Rubbery hamburger

Beefy Mac

Sloppy Joe

Pizza

Fruit cups

Cardboard tasting chocolate milk

This is what I remember about school lunch. Then in high school I moved with my vegan father and began packing my lunches daily. Tempeh sandwiches and wraps became my new favs.

When I had just 2 children, their lunches were Pinterest worthy. They had bento boxes laden with artfully decorated food.  I used molds, animal toothpicks and cutters. Well, 3 children later, I’m just looking to get something healthy in their bags that they won’t throw away. For more on getting kids to eat right, check out one of my most popular posts by CLICKING HERE.

So PBJ’s aside, here are some of my go to healthy kids lunches for my tribe of 5.

Beverages are limited to water and rarely chocolate almond milk. I used to give 100% organic juice but stopped that to cut down on sugar.

Burritos

Leftover Chipotle At Home comes together in a tortilla for a quick and easy lunch.

Pita pizza

I always keep whole wheat pitas in the freezer. This is a lunch the children can make and pack themselves.

Pasta salad

Make one big bowl and the family can eat this for a few days. The variations are endless. HERE is an easy one that my children enjoy.

Corn muffins w/ string cheese & carrot sticks

Use THIS vegan Corn Muffin Recipe

Taco Salad

I can remix this from some of the above Chipotle At Home ingredients. Or you can try THIS recipe.

Side Bites

Fruit

Mini cucumbers

Carrot sticks

Cherry tomatoes

Hummus

Nuts

Snack

Make THESE healthy bars to replace sugary granola bars

Popcorn

I’m always looking for inspiration. What are some of your favorite healthy kids lunches?

As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!