58 Easy & Healthy School Lunch Ideas

Do you love the convenience of Uncrustables sandwiches, but hate the price? Make your own at home for a fraction of the cost!

Your child's eyes will light up when they open their lunchbox and see this fun lunch inside.

Make-ahead or in the morning; this super lunch is healthy, fun, and can be made with any kind of sandwich.

Easy and delicious, made with prepared boneless buffalo chicken, but you can also make them with your favorite buffalo chicken recipe.

A kid-friendly, quick, and easy recipe that’s perfect for new cooks in the kitchen or to make for a fast lunch or dinner.

This delectable Rachel Sandwich is a close cousin to the Reuben Sandwich, only the corned beef is replaced with turkey and the sauerkraut is replaced with coleslaw.

Odds are pretty good that if you love the Reuben then you are going to love the Rachel.

These are the most amazing vegan zucchini corn fritters you’ll ever have. Crispy and delicious, they’re perfect as a side to a nice fresh salad, or dipped into your favorite dip!

If you’re craving some good vegan fried food, then look no further.

Make the halloumi wraps that everyone loves - even picky kids!

With halloumi cheese, red pesto, avocado, and walnuts, these wraps are packed with flavor, done in 20 minutes and super easy to make.

You can make delicious, flavorful, and perfectly breaded from-scratch chicken nuggets in under 25 minutes with the air fryer.

These chicken nuggets have a flavorful breading rivaling any store-bought nugget!

This delicious Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe is made with ham, turkey, and Swiss Cheese between two slices of white bread that have been dipped in egg batter and fried up golden brown in a skillet.

It is almost like eating a grilled cheese sandwich with all the goodies inside sandwiched between French Toast.

Don’t you just love a crisp sandwich with a smoky kick mixed with the smooth, nutty taste of avocado? Then you are going to enjoy this drool-worthy Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich.

It’s a whole lot healthier than your traditional BLT, but you’re guaranteed to be just as satisfied after your plate is polished off.

Make these quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Wraps bursting with spicy flavor and crunch.

They are made with buffalo sauce, ready-cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded romaine, thin slices of red onion, shredded carrots, and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, drizzled with your favorite ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

The Best Egg Salad Recipe is an easy favorite! Nothing is more perfect for school lunch than hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayo and a pinch of mustard and of course crunchy with celery and green onions!

Crispy veggies and creamy caesar dressing make this pasta salad stand out from the crowd. This caesar pasta salad is always one of the first things to disappear.

A delicious blend of chicken, RO*TEL, sour cream, cheese, and spices inside of small pastries, that will make your taste buds jump for joy!

Make a batch of these and send them to school with your kids this fall.

Healthy Strawberry Muffins with Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries are moist and fluffy. The perfect way to show off a batch of ripe strawberries.

Turkey wraps are the perfect meal on the go and can be made with turkey from the deli or even leftover roast turkey.

Add in your favorite veggies, cheese, and a smear of sauce then roll it all up!

Cauliflower Fried Rice is tasty low-carb stir fry even your kids will think it is real fried rice. Skip the Chinese takeout and have this healthy dinner idea ready in 15 minutes!

These nutritious and delicious Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are stuffed with shredded chicken, beans, and green chiles, baked with the best homemade enchilada sauce and bubbly cheese!

These pizza dippers are perfect for a fun and easy school lunch. All you need is some pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and some pizza sauce for dipping. So easy and delicious!

These homemade fruit cups are a quick and nutritious snack for school. Pears and blueberries make a great combination, but you can use any type of fruit your child likes.

Sub in a Tub is a fun and easy one-container lunch that you can switch up with all your favorite ingredients.

An Easy Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe that is perfect as a side dish. This cold mozzarella pasta salad with tomatoes and basil is so delicious!

This chicken salad wrap is nutritious, filling yet so delicious. A perfect lunch for kids to bring to school.

This spinach feta wrap is extra easy to make. Refreshing and yummy, it's a perfect quick lunch for school the kids will love.

Prep these Greek Egg Muffins and them to breakfasts and lunches all week long!

Loaded with Greek flavors like Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and black olives these muffins are gluten-free, vegetarian, and low in carbs.

No-bake energy bites are the ideal healthy dessert for school lunch, with the wholesome oats acting as a base.

Best of all they are so easy to make your children will be able to help or even prepare them.

These Ham Roll ups are filled with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onion. Snack on these delicious ham roll-ups for lunch, snack time, or any time.

Pack these Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels in your kid's lunch boxes and they'll eat up every bite. They are easy to make and full of flavor.

This sandwich is extremely low in carbs, high in protein, healthy, and easy to make.

These cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls are a favorite with children! Easy to make and so delicious for lunch, it's a win-win!

This deliciously crispy Spinach and Feta Borek is one of the most popular boreks in Turkey. They are made of spinach and feta cheese filling wrapped in thin yufka sheets.

Perfect as a breakfast on the go, a healthy snack or for picnics/packed lunches.

Tuna Salad can be made as a sandwich wrap or in a low-carb style in a colorful bell pepper bowl.

Bursting with flavor, each bite is full of crunchy little pops of Italian flavors that are so fresh and clean.

These mini apple pies are a delicious snack that your kids will look forward to in their school lunches. They’re easy to make and bursting with fresh fruit.

These egg cups are gluten-free, keto, and convenient for a quick school lunch or snack!

These easy and affordable Ham Roll Ups are the perfect back-to-school lunch solution

These 5 ingredient Meatballs Pita Pockets, made with pantry staples, are the perfect easy back to school lunch, family dinner, appetizer, or snack.

Pineapple muffins are an easy, tropical treat made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Families love these for breakfasts and lunch boxes.

Have your kids officially grown bored of sandwiches? Try making these meat-free sausage rolls to go to their lunchboxes.

These veg-packed tuna pinwheels are easy, delicious, and perfect for school lunchboxes.

Need a quick and delicious appetizer or snack? Make easy Ham and Cheese Roll Ups!

Sometimes called ham and cheese pinwheels, these cold roll ups are made with 5 simple ingredients and are packed with flavor thanks to cream cheese spiked with ranch seasoning.

This Chicken Caesar Wrap is made of juicy flavorful and tender chicken, crisp lettuce, garlicky croutons, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing.

The perfect quick lunch or dinner that you can serve to your family in just 15 minutes!

These mini corn dogs are delicious by themselves or with ketchup or mustard sauce. However, you can use any dipping sauce you like, such as ranch or barbecue sauce.

Grilled Cheese in the Air Fryer is an easy recipe that even youngsters can create. A classic sandwich with perfectly toasted bread and melting cheese that may be served with a variety of side dishes for a delightful lunch.

Air fryer pizza rolls cook evenly, crispy (no soggy results here!), golden, and in just 7 minutes!

Perfect for enjoying as a school lunch, quick snack, appetizer, game day treat, or party nibble

This Pasta Salad will be your new go-to. The flavors blend so well and the veggies lose some of their juices creating a super moist and flavorful dish that everyone will enjoy.

Get ready to try the simplest and most classic way to enjoy pasta! You can add any seasonal fresh veggies you want to use up and turn it into a multicolor pasta dish kids will love.

These little cheeseburger cups are fun and easy for back to school lunch. Your child’s face will light up to find one of these at lunchtime.

They’re so simple to make with Pillsbury biscuit dough.

Kids will go crazy for these homemade air fryer pizza bagels. They can be topped with any of your favorite pizza toppings for personal size pizzas that are easy and delicious.

These cheesymite scrolls are a classic savory treat. With just five ingredients they are perfect for lunch boxes, and morning or afternoon tea.

Chicken Macaroni Salad! A delicious cross between a creamy pasta salad and a chicken salad. Super easy to throw together and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Perfect for lunch!

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

These 5- minute homemade lunchables are a much better option than store-bought and have been given two enthusiastic thumbs up by my boys. Plus, they are so easy for YOU to make.

These Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels are made with a special spread that has broccoli, carrots, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and spices.

Paired with honey smoked ham and muenster cheese, these pinwheels will be gone in no time!

This nut-free chocolate spread is kid-approved and so much tastier than the store-bought sugary stuff.

It’s quick and easy to make too. Use it in sandwiches or as a dip for fresh fruit!

Protein Snack Packs filled with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and crunchy veggies.

An easy and delicious lunchtime meal-prep solution perfect for any protein lover, these fantastic little protein snack packs are perfect for school lunches.

These Keto Breakfast Pockets aren't just for breakfast. Your kids will also be thrilled to find them in their lunchboxes.

It's crispy and delicious, two servings of green lentil burger patties can give you up to 12g of protein. Enjoy a guilt-free meatless burger.

These Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are low-carb, packed with flavor, have endlessly adaptable toppings, and are ready in just 25 minutes!