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13 Healthy, Easy Lunch Ideas For Kids

We promise they won't hate them.

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chicken avocado roll ups
Jonathan Boulton

Here's the trick to healthy eating for kids: get them involved in the process! It's interactive, offers quality time, allows for learning experiences, and produces delicious results. Let them go wild with the creative process and they'll never even notice how healthy their meal is. 😀

1

PB&J Apples

pb and j apples
Alexa Payesko

No bread required.

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Pickle Roll-Ups

pickle roll ups
John Komar

Pack your kids this for lunch and you'll be the most popular mom in school.

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3

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

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Jonathan Boulton

No carbs, no prob.

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4

Chicken Avocado Roll-Ups

chicken avocado roll ups
Jonathan Boulton

These chicken avocado salad pinwheels double as a nutritious lunch and an adorable party appetizer.

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5

Pizza Stuffed Zucchini

pizza stuffed zucchini vertical
Jonathan Boulton

They'll eat veggies when pizza is involved.

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6

Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

cauliflower grilled cheese vertical
Ethan Calabrese

With all the cheese, they may not even notice the cauliflower.

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7

Mini Pepper Pizzas

Mini Pepper Pizzas
John Komar

Who needs a carby crust?

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8

Lunch Kabobs

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Courtesy of Mom On Time Out

Foods more fun when it's on a stick.

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9

Pesto Chicken Veggie Meatballs

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Courtesy of Super Healthy Kids

How to eat veggies without actually eating veggies.

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10

Banana Dog Bites

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Courtesy of Weelicious

Much healthier than PB&J, but just as good.

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11

Lunchbox Sushi Sandwich with Turkey and Cheese

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Courtesy of The Weary Chef

Healthy and fun to eat!

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12

Apple Cheese Wraps

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Courtesy of Weelicious

No bread required.

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13

Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels

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Courtesy of Dinner At The Zoo

Rainbow colors FTW!

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