10 Easy Toddler Lunch Ideas
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL
Here are 10 toddler lunch ideas they'll actually enjoy.
PEANUT BUTTER &
BANANA ROLLUPS
SNACK BOX
God forbid those PB&B rollups touch that celery, right? These snack boxes let you meal prep–& give kids plenty of options to choose from.
DAMN DELICIOUS
1
BROCCOLI PESTO
PASTA
We're not saying you should lie, but if you don't tell 'em there's broccoli in there, they won't know.
ROBERT BREDVAD/THE SECRET INGREDIENT COOKBOOK
2
SOFT AND CHEESY
PEPPERONI PIZZA
PUFFS
They're made with whole wheat flour for a boost of nutrition.
SWEET PEAS AND SAFFRON
3
TIC TAC TOE
SANDWICHES
Whoever came up with "don't play with your food" had never eaten one of these sandwiches.
SWEET PEAS AND SAFFRON
4
SWEET POTATO
NOODLE HAM &
CHEESE CUPS
The ability to eat their lunch with their fingers is a major plus.
INSPIRALIZED
5
4-INGREDIENT
BANANA PANCAKES
Pancakes for lunch? Listen, it's all about choosing your battles.
AMBITIOUS KITCHEN
6
SWEET POTATO,
BACON & BROCCOLI
EGG MUFFINS
They're quick, filling and healthy to boot, and you can swap the fillings for whatever your kid likes best.
KIRSTEN BUCK/BUCK NAKED KITCHEN
7
HOMEMADE
SPAGHETTIOS
It's not that much more effort than the stuff from a can, and you have the added benefit of knowing what it's made of.
HOW SWEET EATS
8
BAKING SHEET
QUESADILLAS
Instead of making a bunch of individual quesadillas, save time by making one big one and cutting it into manageable squares. (Bonus points if you can sneak in a veggie or two).
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL
9
PEANUT BUTTER
APPLE CINNAMON
SUSHI ROLLS
His two favorite food groups in one fun-to-eat package.
MOM ON TIMEOUT
10
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