30 Back To School Kids Lunch Ideas

Italian pinwheels are savory appetizers featuring a delightful combination of Italian-inspired ingredients rolled up in a soft tortilla, and perfect for any gathering or school lunch!

This quick, easy, no cook and healthy Rainbow Vegetable Tortilla Wrap is packed full of colorful veggies and that kiddoes, big and small, will love. It is perfect for school lunches, brunches and when you are out and about.

Ham Roll Ups will be your favorite back to school lunch solution! Super quick and easy to make, these tasty ranch ham and cream cheese roll ups are totally kid-approved.

Baked chicken tenders come out crispy, crunchy and totally delicious every time. You can have juicy oven fried chicken tenders in less time than it would take you to drive to the closest fast-food restaurant. It's an easy and healthy meal for back to school!

Looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack choice? Try these pantry staple 6-Ingredient Veggie Egg Bites! They’re ready in less than 30 minutes so they make for an easy back-to-school breakfast-for-lunch!

These Buffalo chicken pinwheels are an easy-to-eat and easy-to-make way to indulge in spicy buffalo chicken flavor without the mess of traditional wings.

Hawaiian Pasta Salad is sooooo quick, easy and inexpensive to make. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a taste of the tropics all year long. It's easy to meal prep a lot for kid's school lunches!

Creamy white cheddar mac and cheese is a true comfort food classic! This white cheddar mac and cheese recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for adding to a flask for a warm school lunch.

Want an easy and healthy muffin recipe? Butternut Squash Muffins are just what you need. Whip up a batch (or two) in only 30 minutes and freeze for easy breakfast, brunch, and lunch for school!

Learn how to make a Mezze Platter that’s perfect for serving with family and friends. Grab the biggest serving tray you have and I’ll teach you how to make an inviting mezze board that everyone will love. It's also makes for a great school lunch or snack!

This 5 minute Ranch Yogurt Dip is easy to throw together with just 2 basic ingredients. Perfect for serving with veggies as a kid-approved snack, and versatile as an appetizer for parties, potlucks, BBQs, and game day.

Looking for healthy lunch or dinner option that is quick and easy to make? Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the answer for an easy school lunch!

These easy Salmon Tacos are a great make-ahead school meal! Full of flavor, they only take 15 minutes to put together and are easily customizable to suit everyone’s tastes!

Baked tortellini casserole has all the flavors you love in lasagna without all the work! Delicious tortellini bake is comforting, and creamy, and can be prepared in a few minutes. it's great for meal prepping school lunches!

Parma Ham and Caprese Pasta Salad is the perfect salad for back to school. Easy to make and refreshing, yet satisfying, this colourful and flavourful pasta salad is ideal for serving up at picnics, parties, and dining al fresco.

This Buttermilk Pancakes recipe gives you the tallest, tastiest fluffy buttermilk pancakes! It’s so easy to whip up homemade Buttermilk Pancakes that the whole family will love. These are a great dish for a breakfast for lunch for the kiddos!

This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders recipe is one of the best ways to make chicken strips at home. Flavorful and versatile chicken tenders cook fast and are ready to serve in just 15 minutes!

Making delicious Air Fryer Bagels at home is easy and fun! These yeast-free Greek yogurt bagels are done in under an hour and have that perfectly soft and chewy bagel texture. They're great for an easy back to school lunch.

Flavorful Greek Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic. Made with oil and lemon juice rather than mayonnaise, it’s the perfect potato salad recipe for back-to-school lunches.

Making a homemade burrito in air fryer is so quick and simple, there’s no need for a late-night take-out run! Delicious air fryer burritos at home is sure to become a family favorite meal.

These Banana Muffins Recipe with a Granola Streusel topping comes together quickly and easily and is made with every pantry staples in less than 35 minutes. These best ever Banana Muffins are perfect for a lunch box, on the go snack, breakfast and even brunch.

These Carrot Cake Muffins allow you to enjoy all the delicious flavors of carrot cake first thing in the morning! They make a great breakfast, brunch, school treat, snack, and even a dessert.

Learn how surprisingly simple it is to make easy yeast rolls! These homemade yeast rolls are the perfect addition to holiday feasts like Christmas and Thanksgiving and are perfect for sandwiches for back to school snacks!

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad (Instant Pot Tuna Pasta Salad) is a super budget-friendly pantry recipe that’s easily adaptable with the ingredients you already have at home! Quick and easy, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or for your kid's back to school lunch!

Calling all pickle lovers! This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a classic cold pasta salad with a tangy twist. Quick and easy to make, this tangy pasta salad recipe is just the thing for serving at those backyard barbecues, summer picnics and school lunches.

Air Fryer Bagel Bites are an irresistible snack that is sure to satisfy! Cooking bagel bites in air fryer is so quick and easy, that kids can make them on their own!

This Buttermilk Waffles recipe will be your family’s new favorite way to enjoy waffles. They are easy to make with pantry staples and make nice fluffy waffles with crispy edges and a perfectly fluffy interior.

A family favorite, these kid-friendly air fryer pizza rolls are sure to be a hit in your household! Great as a snack or a meal, they’re so easy to make that your little ones can help make them as well.

Air fryer empanadas are filled with tender beef filling and air fried until crispy on the outside. These little pockets of goodness are perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the Day of the Dead and make an ideal back to school lunch option.

Stovetop mac and cheese is flavorful, creamy, and made with real cheese and a fresh bechamel sauce infused with Dijon mustard and onion powder. This traditional dish can be served as a meal but also makes a tasty side for a school lunch!