Easy Lunch Ideas for Kids

Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers are the perfect low-carb snack, appetizer, or light meal! This healthy recipe takes just 30 minutes to make and is the perfect finger food!

This Cheesy Quesadilla is packed with flavor and stupid easy to make! Crisp pita bread with melty cheese and a seasoning blend to top things off. Plenty of options to customize this recipe too!

Elevate your typical PB&J with this Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich. Kids will never get bored of this classic lunchtime sandwich when you throw some butter on the outside and fry it up nice and crisp on a warm skillet.

Kids love meatballs, and Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs couldn't be any easier! Add your favorite sauce, and dig in! 

Blueberry and Broccoli Pasta Salad with a tangy Lemon Buttermilk Dressing ~ spring forward with this colorful and healthy pasta salad.

Ham salad just like mom made…with a few improvements to make this classic salad even better. Eat it in a sandwich, on crackers, or by the spoonful, it’s good!

These healthy banana pikelets are super easy to make with just four ingredients. They freeze well and make excellent kid-friendly lunches or snacks.

It’s so quick and easy to throw this Mac and cheese together for kids at lunchtime. Then store the leftovers for simple reheated meals the next day! Everyone loves cheesy pasta so you can feed the whole family.

Kids adore tater tots so why not make a whole meal out of them? Summer lunch has never been easier with this casserole that’s tasty hot or cold. The leftovers are perfect for an extra meal for everyone too.

This Sesame Soba Noodle Salad is a new family favorite! Not only is it ready in 15 minutes and it's great to make in advance, but it's also packed full of veggies and protein, making it the perfect hearty cold noodle salad!

This Baked Pizza Casserole Recipe combines rotini pasta, Italian sausage, onions, garlic, bell peppers, pepperoni, and black olives all smothered with a pizza marinara sauce blend and baked with a blanket of mozzarella cheese. It is everything you love about pizza and pasta combined. This is the perfect dish for families with young kids and hungry appetites.

These fish tacos need less than 20 minutes of total prep and cook time, making for an easy lunch. Of course, the taco format is a great way of getting children to eat some healthy fish and veg.

The BEST Zucchini Fritters ever cooked in the air fryer. Loaded with zucchini, cheese, spring onion, and herbs, they make a quick dump-and-go air fryer recipe.

Air Fryer Chicken Legs are an easy and delicious dinner recipe loved by both kids and adults alike. Coated with olive oil and a blend of seasonings, cooking chicken legs in the air fryer takes just 20 minutes and results in the most perfectly crisp, flavorful skin.

This vegan kimbap is filled with colorful veggies and crispy tofu. A refreshing lunch that your kids will love! 

Homemade gluten-free pizza rolls that are dairy-free, vegetarian optional, and top 8 allergens free AND kids love them!! This gluten-free pizza roll recipe makes an easy lunch or dinner for kids or a side for a salad.

 It is SUPER easy to make Homemade Sloppy Joes from scratch! This delicious sauce has a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Your family will request this 30-minute meal every week!

Simple ingredients are all it takes for these light spring rolls. These shrimp spring rolls do not require the stovetop or oven to make!

These Vegan Bean Quesadillas are meat-free, dairy-free, and can even be made oil-free! The result is a protein-dense, fiber-rich, hearty yet healthy treat packed with a creamy, flavorful bean filling.

Air fryer ham and cheese wraps are quick and so easy to make! No need to turn on the hot oven, these can be made in the air fryer in 5 minutes!

It’s about time you try a latke if you haven’t already. Kids love latkes!

These healthy burger bowls combine all the flavors of a classic burger in a low-carb, easy-to-prepare bowl. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and easily customizable for everyone to enjoy!

These easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken bites are just what you need to recharge after a busy morning. Both kids and adults will love these, pus, they only take 35 minutes to prepare!

These Egg Muffins are one of the best ways to stuff veggies into your kids' meals! Featuring bacon, cheddar, and heavy cream to give the dish a savory touch, they're guaranteed to be a hit with the entire family!

This recipe is going to show you How To Make Chicken Caesar Wraps in the easiest way possible. Using various shortcuts, this is a lunch that you will be able to enjoy in under 10 minutes. The freshness of the vegetables paired with the smoky crispy bacon makes this wrap a lunchtime favorite.

Tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside, these Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings will be your new favorite appetizer! They're completely vegan, and can easily be made gluten-free!

This easy low-carb Big Mac salad recipe is ready in just 20 minutes! A gluten-free, keto cheeseburger salad like this makes a healthy lunch or dinner.

This Healthy Fried Rice Recipe is packed with chicken, veggies, and brown rice. Full of flavor + so delicious – just like takeout chicken fried rice at home!

These Instant Pot Hamburgers with Cheese are super easy to make and a family favorite! This healthier fast food option is also ready in just 20 minutes!

Air fryer dino nuggets are a kid favorite! Older kids can make these for themselves.

Prep these frozen mini pizzas in the air fryer ahead of time, and put those "what's for lunch?" worries aside. They're great with a variety of yummy toppings!

Crescent Rolls make these little bundles almost effortless. Fill them with cheese and pepperoni (or your favorite pizza toppings) and bake.

Cheese is rolled up into plain bread and then pan-fried in a little bit of butter! The cheese inside gets all melty and the bread on the outside gets all crispy…what’s not to love?