27 Healthy Lunches for Kids

Whether the kids are eating at home or at school, these healthy lunch ideas will keep them fueled and full for the rest of the day.

Baked Chicken Tenders

"Wow—this is a fantastic recipe. My husband said it was some of the best chicken he's ever had! I appreciate how simple this was to make as well."

-ggirlac2

Mock Tuna Salad (Chickpea Salad)

"This is the best mock tuna I've tried. As is and with my modifications, it's delicious! I don't change anything other than add shredded carrots, garlic and paprika."

-The Veganista

Lentil Soup

"I made this not really knowing what to expect, having never eaten lentils in any form before. As soon as all the ingredients were in and simmering it started smelling really, really good! When it was fully cooked I gave some to my 7 year-old daughter who is unbelievably picky and she loved it."

-Silverwind02

Veggie-Packed Cheesy Chicken Salad

"Love this salad! Made it twice in one week. I ate it on pita chips for lunch—so good. I did add a little red onion to the second batch—even better!"

-Natalie J.

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

"So good and easy to make. I used canned tomatoes and Rotel, but am excited to make this with fresh tomatoes. I’m sure it will be even better!"

-run for your life

Eggplant Meatballs

"You would never be able to tell these weren’t made with beef if they were in a pot of spaghetti sauce. They were really good—I had mine on the side with a little sauce."

-Tara1183

Avocado, Bacon & Tomato Wrap

"You can't go wrong with a BLAT wrap! Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato—is there a better combination out there?"

-DeliciousAsItLooks

Veggie Delightful Sandwich

"I love the veggie delight sandwich from Subway, so I knew I would like this! I used homemade hamburger buns since I had them, pepper jack cheese slices, and no avocado (my husband had eaten it). I also added sweet pickles."

-Sharon123

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

"This made an excellent pita sandwich! I added a bit of salt to the turkey mix and used all fresh herbs from the garden. We loved the hint of mint!"

-Derf2440

Healthy Egg Salad Sandwich

"Very nice standard egg salad sammie. I added a little no-fat mayo with the Dijon mustard, but didn't toast the bread. We enjoyed it and will make this recipe again—I’ll try it with toasted bread next time."

-Derf2440

Quick Chicken & Rice

"This really is a fast meal! Great for a busy night. Used boneless skinless chicken thighs as we prefer those over breasts."

-LARavenscroft

Easy Pita Bread Pizza

"I decided to make this for a late dinner and I LOVED it. I changed it up a little by using roasted garlic olive oil on the crust."

-AriesChef

Cheesy Artichoke Chicken Balls

"A great appetizer or snack! I used Greek yogurt cream cheese to make me feel a bit better and make them slightly healthier. Loved them!"

-Jonathan Melendez

Pizza Meatloaf Cups

"Clever and fast to make! Perfect for kids. I'd add more spice to the meat or sauce for adults."

-FLKeysJen

Healthy Wraps

"Loved, loved, loved these! I know they're seemingly simple, but sometimes it really is the simple things that are the best!"

-anniesnomsblog

Moroccan Vegetarian Sweet Potato Stew

"So delicious and feels good to eat! Didn't have raisins but sliced up some dried apricots. So good!"

-Naomi L.

Lebanese Lentil Salad

"This was really good. I didn't know what to expect since it was my first experience with lentil salad, but it certainly won't be the last."

-Chef de Sucre

Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

"Quick to put together, colorful (putting in some yellow bell peppers helps) and very tasty. I don't have a food processor, but it was easy enough to chop the cauliflower into small pieces on a cutting board. Added some halved grape tomatoes. Excellent, healthy meal!"

-lucy k.

15-Minute White Bean Soup

"Excellent flavor. It really delivered for being so quick to make. Love the addition of the lemon juice."

-Annacia

Mediterranean Lemon Couscous Salad

"I needed an easy recipe that didn't need to be kept hot or cold, so I was really excited when I came across this. I made it exactly according to the recipe, except I used fat-free feta. It was so delicious!"

-heather.steeves

30-Minute Mini Meatloaves

"Fun, simple family meal. Meatloaves are tender, full of flavor and have a great garlicky sauce."

-Sassy J

Steak (Or Chicken) Fajitas

"This made the tastiest fajitas ever. Even my kids loved it! We used the marinade on chicken and it really made the dish. It was also incredibly easy to make. You just can't go wrong with this recipe."

-hwild

Healthier Tuna Casserole

"I was very pleased with this recipe and glad to have the opportunity to enjoy a low-fat version of this comfort food classic."

-Noor.Khalid

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

"I was being purely selfish when I made this recipe. I didn't think my family would like it all that much. But I really wanted it. I was pleasantly surprised! My whole family loved it!"

-MamaTa6

Crustless Spinach Quiche

"Great spinach dish! This was really easy to throw together and the end result was very nice looking."

-Shae2138

Uncle Bill's Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

"Awesome, easy recipe. It's super flavorful. I used macaroni because that's what I had. I added a splash of spicy pickle juice because it seemed like a good idea and it turned out nicely."

-lucymcelroy184

Whole Wheat Quesadillas

"Very tasty! I used green onion and also parsley instead of cilantro. Made for a quick and easy lunch."

-flower7

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