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.
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.
"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
"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
"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
"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.
"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
"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
"You can't go wrong with a BLAT wrap! Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato—is there a better combination out there?"
-DeliciousAsItLooks
"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
"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
"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
"This really is a fast meal! Great for a busy night. Used boneless skinless chicken thighs as we prefer those over breasts."
-LARavenscroft
"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
"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
"Clever and fast to make! Perfect for kids. I'd add more spice to the meat or sauce for adults."
-FLKeysJen
"Loved, loved, loved these! I know they're seemingly simple, but sometimes it really is the simple things that are the best!"
-anniesnomsblog
"So delicious and feels good to eat! Didn't have raisins but sliced up some dried apricots. So good!"
-Naomi L.
"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
"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.
"Excellent flavor. It really delivered for being so quick to make. Love the addition of the lemon juice."
-Annacia
"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
"Fun, simple family meal. Meatloaves are tender, full of flavor and have a great garlicky sauce."
-Sassy J
"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
"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
"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
"Great spinach dish! This was really easy to throw together and the end result was very nice looking."
-Shae2138
"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
"Very tasty! I used green onion and also parsley instead of cilantro. Made for a quick and easy lunch."
-flower7