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

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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

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SOFT AND CHEESY
PEPPERONI PIZZA
PUFFS

They're made with whole wheat flour for a boost of nutrition.

SWEET PEAS AND SAFFRON

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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

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4-INGREDIENT
BANANA PANCAKES

Pancakes for lunch? Listen, it's all about choosing your battles.

AMBITIOUS KITCHEN

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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

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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

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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

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PEANUT BUTTER
APPLE CINNAMON
SUSHI ROLLS

His two favorite food groups in one fun-to-eat package.

MOM ON TIMEOUT

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