Home Lunch Ideas 30 Days of Lunches to Try This Month by Anna DooganFebruary 1, 2018 Search more like this lunch ideasfried ricepulled porkcream cheesedipping saucediykitchen handbooklunch boxesnut freesleepsweet and saltysaladsandwichlunch Advertisement Trending Now Entertainment & Movies The First Cast Photo for Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Is Here—and Amazing Recalls 2 Million MamaRoo & RockaRoo Baby Swings Recalled after Infant Death Viral & Trending School’s Cell Phone Policy Goes Viral after Mom Refuses to Comply: ‘Nope’ News California Becomes 1st State to Provide Free Meals to Public School Kids News Nanny Job Listing Goes Viral Because It’s Bonkers Advertisement By now, you can probably pack those school lunches in your sleep. But if you are looking for easy lunch recipes that are anything but boring, we’ve got you covered! And if they happen to be healthy lunch recipes? Well, that’s a win-win for everyone. Keep reading to see a month’s worth of lunch recipes sure to bring new life to your lunchbox. Super Healthy Kids 1. Rainbow Wrap The gorgeous colors in this vitamin-rich veggie wrap are stunning, and the cream cheese pulls it all together. Your kids will taste the rainbow! A Little Yumminess 2. Easy Dumplings Try a few of these simple dumplings with a sweet and salty dipping sauce on the side. They are easy to make and can be wrapped up and kept warm until lunch. Whitney via Flickr 3. Tricolor Pasta Salad Transform plain pasta with bright veggies for a healthy salad that kids will munch right up. For even more color, use tricolor noodles and make a batch of this tricolor pasta salad. Hungry Hannah 4. Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap Tangy honey-mustard makes this chicken wrap a winner. Serve it on the wrap or as a side for dipping. anneheathen via Flickr 5. Taco Salad Supreme Taco salads are filling, nutritious and delicious. Pack the meat and salsa separately, and let kids put it together at lunchtime. Our super simple five-ingredient taco salad makes it a snap. 6. Pizza Bites Two words: pizza bites. Keep a batch in the freezer and you’ll always have them at the ready. Check out this version by Super Healthy Kids. Jane Charlesworth via Flickr 7. Super Sliders Pack leftover pulled pork, some slaw and small rolls for some unbeatable pulled pork sliders. Give it a whirl with this recipe. 8. Ultimate Kiddie Cobb Salad Pack a salad loaded with goodies, and add a container of dressing on the side. Try out this kiddie cobb salad from Katie Sullivan Morford of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook. Arla 9. Gouda Rollup The standard turkey and cheese gets a playful makeover in this totally easy gouda roll up. It’s a perfect way to shake up your kids’ bento box! Scott Veg via Flickr 10. Alphabet Veggie Soup Use a thermos and serve up some warm soup for those chilly days. Try this alphabet veggie soup for a lunch they’ll L-O-V-E. Simple Provisions 11. Lemon & Ginger Wings These lemon and ginger wings from Simple Provisions are a great alternative to messier, stickier versions. Make a batch and toss a handful in a lunchbox for a hearty dish. kae71463 12. Mini Corndog Muffins Get those carnival vibes with this version of a corn dog in muffin form. Good warm or cold! Lloyd Morgan via Flickr 13. Favorite Fried Rice Use any combination of veggies and proteins to make your own version of this versatile fried rice (Pack it up in a thermos to keep it warm until lunchtime.). Kim’s Cravings 14. Meatball Soup Some things naturally go together, like pasta and meatballs. This easy soup by Kim’s Cravings captures those favorite flavors. Try a batch for dinner, and then tuck some into a thermos for a hot lunch. Produce for Kids 15. Pizza Sandwich Pack the sauce and guac on the side, and let kids try this unexpected and delicious pizza and sandwich mashup. Greatist.com 16. Energy Bites Beat any lunchtime slump by tossing in a few of these quick and easy energy bites as a fun side. We’ve got 12 great options right here. The Clever Carrot 17. Savory Pastries Savory stuffed pastry bites pack perfectly in a lunch. Check out this ham and cheese version by The Clever Carrot. The Weary Chef 18. Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs Put those leftovers to work! Enjoy these cheese-stuffed meatballs for dinner, and save some to pack the next day. Don’t forget a side of marinara for dipping. Sodanle Chea via Flickr 19. Pinwheels Change up that sandwich bread by wrapping everything in a tortilla and slicing it into fun pinwheels. Try out this BLT pinwheel idea from Genius Kitchen. Jennifer Tyler Lee and the 52 New Foods Challenge 20. Go-To Pesto Basil, parmesan and sunflower seeds combine to make this fresh and flavorful nut-free pesto. Mix it up in pasta, use it as a sandwich spread or make it a yummy dip for veggies. Regan Jones via Flickr 21. Miniature Quiche Just the right size for little hands! Make a batch of mini quiche bites for breakfast, and save a few extra to pop into a lunchbox. Sharon via Flickr 22. Perfect Pasta Salad Excellent warm or cold, colorful pasta salads are a tasty way to throw in a healthy dose of veggies. This Mediterranean bowl is sure to be a hit. Catherine McCord 23. Sushi Sandwiches Surprise them with some sushi-inspired sandwich bites. We love this carrot and hummus version, created by Catherine McCord of Weelicious Rooey202 via Flickr 24. Tofu Salad For a protein-packed vegetarian lunch, use tofu to create a batch of this egg-less egg salad for a wrap or sandwich. Try this recipe from The Hidden Veggies. Tavallai via Flickr 25. PB&J with a Twist Jazz up this classic lunchbox staple. You’ll find 20 totally fun variations right here. Chris Young via Flickr 26. Noodle Sandwich Swap out the bread and use a cooked lasagna noodle to hold favorite sandwich fillings. Try this version with salami, turkey, and mozzarella. Melissa via Flickr 27. DIY Lunchable Ditch the pre-packaged stuff, and try a healthy twist on Lunchables! Check out some ideas over at 100 Days of Real Food. Kirbie’s Cravings 28. Pizza Cupcakes Pizza in cupcake form? Yes, please! Try this fun take on a favorite from Kirbie’s Cravings. Jennifer Martine 29. Veggie-licious Quesadilla Give quesadillas a fresh spin. Try this veggie-stuffed version with sweet potatoes and black beans from Katie Sullivan, author of Best Lunch Box Ever. goblinbox via Flickr 30. Taco Bento Box Pack all the ingredients for a delicious taco, and they’ll have a blast assembling their own creation at lunchtime! Learn how here. How do you keep lunches for your kids fresh and exciting? Will you try any of our ideas? Let us know in the comments below!—Anna DooganYou’ll also love:19 Lunch Ideas They Will Actually Eat10 Protein-Packed Lunches That Don’t Include Meat25 Lunch Hacks Every Parent Should MemorizeThink Outside the (Bread) Box: 7 Lunch Ideas That Aren’t Sandwiches Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this lunch ideasfried ricepulled porkcream cheesedipping saucediykitchen handbooklunch boxesnut freesleepsweet and saltysaladsandwichlunch Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. 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