11 toddler lunch ideas even the pickiest eaters will love

In an ideal world, your toddler's lunch would have a fruit, a veggie, some protein, a healthy complex carb & source of fat.

In reality, it's more like whatever they'll consume without crying. No worries, friend: Here are 11 toddler lunch ideas they'll actually enjoy.

God forbid those PB&B rollups touch that celery, right? These snack boxes let you meal prep – and give kids plenty of options to choose from.

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We're not saying you should lie, but if you don't tell 'em there's broccoli in there, they won't know.

2 ROBERT BREDVAD/THE SECRET INGREDIENT COOKBOOK [{ "selector": ".itsfq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".lfgnu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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

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Whoever came up with "don't play with your food" had never eaten one of these sandwiches.

4 FORK AND BEANS [{ "selector": ".gblat-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".uljog-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The ability to eat their lunch with their fingers is a major plus.

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

6 AMBITIOUS KITCHEN [{ "selector": ".adpte-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zpdis-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

They're quick, filling and healthy to boot, and you can swap the fillings for whatever your kid likes best.

7 KRISTEN BUCK/BUCK NAKED KITCHEN [{ "selector": ".drejs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tcsfo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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.

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The eternal question: To dip, or not to dip?

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The quinoa breading is crispy, the chicken is moist – they're practically begging to be dipped in barbecue sauce.

10 LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL [{ "selector": ".rlpro-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".sxztx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Sub in turkey or ham (or just plain cheese) as needed to satisfy your high-maintenance eater.

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11 toddler lunch ideas even the pickiest eaters will love

In an ideal world, your toddler's lunch would have a fruit, a veggie, some protein, a healthy complex carb & source of fat.

In reality, it's more like whatever they'll consume without crying. No worries, friend: Here are 11 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 – and give kids plenty of options to choose from.

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.

SOFT AND CHEESY
PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS

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

TIC TAC TOE SANDWICHES

Whoever came up with "don't play with your food" had never eaten one of these sandwiches.

SWEET POTATO NOODLE
HAM AND CHEESE CUPS

The ability to eat their lunch with their fingers is a major plus.

4-INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKES

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

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.

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.

HOMEMADE CRISPY BAKED
FISH STICKS

The eternal question: To dip, or not to dip?

BAKED QUINOA CHICKEN NUGGETS

The quinoa breading is crispy, the chicken is moist – they're practically begging to be dipped in barbecue sauce.

ITALIAN DELI PINWHEEL
SANDWICHES

Sub in turkey or ham (or just plain cheese) as needed to satisfy your high-maintenance eater.

Ready to cook?
Follow the link for the full recipes.

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11 toddler lunch ideas even the pickiest eaters will love

In an ideal world, your toddler's lunch would have a fruit, a veggie, some protein, a healthy complex carb & source of fat.

In reality, it's more like whatever they'll consume without crying. No worries, friend: Here are 11 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 – and give kids plenty of options to choose from.

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.

SOFT AND CHEESYPEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS

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

TIC TAC TOE SANDWICHES

Whoever came up with "don't play with your food" had never eaten one of these sandwiches.

SWEET POTATO NOODLEHAM AND CHEESE CUPS

The ability to eat their lunch with their fingers is a major plus.

4-INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKES

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

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.

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.

HOMEMADE CRISPY BAKEDFISH STICKS

The eternal question: To dip, or not to dip?

BAKED QUINOA CHICKEN NUGGETS

The quinoa breading is crispy, the chicken is moist – they're practically begging to be dipped in barbecue sauce.

ITALIAN DELI PINWHEELSANDWICHES

Sub in turkey or ham (or just plain cheese) as needed to satisfy your high-maintenance eater.

Ready to cook? Follow the link for the full recipes.

GET RECIPES

SOFT AND CHEESY
PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFS

SWEET POTATO NOODLE
HAM AND CHEESE CUPS

HOMEMADE CRISPY BAKED
FISH STICKS

ITALIAN DELI PINWHEEL
SANDWICHES

Ready to cook?
Follow the link for the full recipes.