Is your kid tired of eating the same boring lunch?
And are you tired of thinking of a new lunch daily?
Every mother out there should be tiresome just about preparing everyday meals, especially the kid meals. Don’t worry people!! I got you…
Here are a few unique lunch box ideas your kids will surely love! Also not to mention these are way too healthy on a daily routine. These are easy to make and also attract your child. Check it out yourself…
20 Easy recipes to add up to your Kids Lunch Box Ideas:
First, let’s go with something which makes it interesting for you to pack them. Why not get some design utility props like knives and cutters to cut the fruits and veggies. You can make a simple whole lunch box with interesting dishes like this. This attracts the kids more!
Now that you’re ready to make your kid’s lunch box super cute.. but where do you start? – “The Basic Bento Box!”
1. Cut Shaped fruits & veggies:
All you gotta do is use your cute props to cut the veggies and fruits like shapes, flowers, stars, or any other shapes you can do. Don’t worry if you can’t get those props in your neighborhood, you can make your art with unique cutting styles. You should check out this Bento box of cuteness for back-to-school made by Alpha Mom
2. Cartoon character:
How about putting some more creativity into the box? Of Course, every kid has their favorite cartoon character or emojis that they are crazy about. Why not bring them into your kid’s box!
For instance, if your kid loves Mickey Mouse.. Then use colored dough or use food color to bake some pancakes to create your Mickey! Try these Mickey Mouse pancakes in a basic pan like Pop by Yaz or in Mickey waffles Maker.
You can also make any cartoon with any ingredient… But are you still a little confused? Watch these beautiful and unique lunch box cartoon ideas made by Derek.
3. Rainbow box:
Next, we’ll start with some colors… oops no we’ll go with MORE colors!! Make it more colorful with different colored fruits or veggies. This could be a completely healthy lunch box.
It is said that different colors can stimulate different parts of their brain creating an energetic day for them. Also, go for bright ones for a positive vibe! Watch this Rainbow colored healthy and fun bento box made by Go Dairy Free.
4. Too much sweetness:
No amount of sweetness will go wrong when it comes to seeing that huge smile on your child’s face!! You can surprise them with their favorites some days..
You can pack up some bread n jam, muffins, cupcakes, biscuits, cakes, chocolates, etc… You should check out this Collection of sweet lunch box ideas with added healthy treats by Bake play smile.
5. Wrap or Roll:
Yeahhh! Of course, you can wrap everything into a roll-up. Boil some veggies, add flavors to it and roll it inside of a wrap sheet. This is the basic healthy snack you make..
But believe me, these Easy homemade fruit roll-ups by A mind ‘full’ mom is the cutest ever snack you could make. It just needs 3 ingredients and your little time. This one is a must-try!
6. Learn-with-Bento:
Now time for some extracurriculars… Make your kid learn something daily with your ‘Love-Lunch Box’ Teach them by making different alphabets or numbers with your ingredients just like Kristine Cookie. Check out her creative style bento box for kids with alphabet
7. Supreme snack:
This is like a Combo-deal of the basic bento box! Mix up all your talents and make a collection of different ideas from the above to create a Supreme Snack. This could brighten up your kid for more flavor at a time.
Also see these genius bento box ideas for kids’ lunch boxes by Eat This, Not that!
Kids always tend to avoid the healthy part of the meal. This is the most difficult task you know. They go for colorful and tasty snacks but ignore the veggie part. That is why you should hide it and shouldn’t tell them.. LOL!
Make it cute outside and stuff all the veggies with tasty seasoned herbs like a sandwich. It necessarily does not need to be sandwiched but can be rolled or baked or anything you are comfortable with.
Now you know what to do right? – “The Hide & Seek”
8. Fruit Cake:
Fruit is always a good idea.. but Baking them is the Best idea!! You try making this yummy-yummy easy fruit cake recipe by Better Butter Blog.
A fruit cake just feels like a celebration! It looks cute, soft, and tasty and your kids will enjoy their snack for sure. Not to mention they are rich in fruits and raisins. Shh! They are the hidden benefits…
9. Choco-Dip:
This time we are making it even simpler… Just bring your fruit basket, take out the fresh fruits, and cut them into slices.. Take all those apples, strawberries, bananas, cherries, kiwi, melons… Grab them and just dip them into melted chocolate cream!
I know it’s yummy but don’t just empty it all by yourself. It’s time, now put some inside their lunch box too! Check out this chocolate-dipped strawberry recipe by The Whoot. You can follow the same for any fruit.
10. Creamy salad:
This is the perfect lunch for the Spring-Summer! I bet your kid would surely be fond of the creamy taste and texture. So, go cut some veggies and mix them with fresh cream.
Try this Creamy cucumber and tomato salad by Spend with Pennies. It is healthy and delicious too just as you want them!
11. Pizza Roll-Ups:
Make a healthy appetizer for kid’s lunch today! 
Pizza is usually round and flat with various ingredients. But what if you roll up all the veggies with other flavors just like pizza. It will be unique for your kid to try. Check these easy homemade pizza rolls by Make your meals.
12. Burger man:
Sure, a burger is any outside food you kids expect. So try making it yourself. But you need not add any cheese or sauce. Just add healthy veggies and patties and some flavors. Our salty kitchen has a special recipe for avocado ranch chicken burger just as easy and healthy as it is…
13. Cinnamon roll:
Never a No! For this yummiest cinnamon rolls. Its major ingredients are cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar. It is a nutritious sweet roll.
You are already doing great! Hiding the healthy ingredients into the sweetness. Try this world’s greatest cinnamon roll recipe by Bakerlady.
14. Banana Bread:
It is also the best way to make a healthy and sweet snack just by mashing the bananas with the desired ingredients and baking them.
It is a sweet and moist cake, everyone would love it! It is no harder because Beyond Frosting has made the best easy banana bread recipe for you…
15. Grilled Sandwich:
Just like any normal sandwich, this grilled sandwich can make the appeal more attractive. You are already an expert by now, stuff all the healthy ingredients in the stuffing inside and sandwich them between grilled toasts.
Check out this easy and healthy vegan grilled cheese sandwich by Bianca Zapatka
When it’s a combination of all the tastes, they might have the chance to go for another taste when they feel like not liking anyone. All you have to do is to make 5 little dishes/ snacks in a single box. In this way, they might eat everything one way or the other!
Make your kid have a taste of all the senses – Sweet, Sour, Spicy, Salty and Bitter – “Senses of Taste”
16. Sweet:
The most pleasurable sensation is known as sweetness. Sweet doesn’t only have to be from desserts. It can also be made as delicious dishes with the addition of sugar, honey, jaggery, and cashews. Try this Instant pot of crispy honey garlic potatoes by Yellow thyme.
This will surely be worth the try for your kid and easy for you to make. You can just reduce the fat ingredients and add more calories to them. Quick tip – Boil the potatoes before frying them so that it takes in less amount of oil content.
17. Sour:
Sourness detects some acidic substance in the taste bud. For this taste, you can add citrus fruits to it. How about some extra add-ons?
Just get a little bottle of lime or orange juice or can have yogurt without sugar. This is interesting, right? Also, check this freshly made healthy orange juice recipe by Alpha foodie.
18. Salty:
Now the saltiness can be added in different ways like pickles or soup. Soup is the best idea I could say…
This healthy and simple delicious vegetable soup by The Cozy Apron is all you need. It’ll boost your vitamins, minerals, and fiber content in the body. Anything ‘outside the box’ could be your kid’s attention!
19. Savory:
Savory is already a handy art. But make it interesting. This time the pro tip is making some Skewers!!
This is a healthy and unique lunch for your kid. They may feel stylish having those haha.. Check this Easy grilled veggie skewers with The forked spoon.
20. Bitter:
The most sensitive taste is bitterness. But don’t worry you can add to their meal effortlessly. The main ingredients would be a bitter gourd, olives, and some greens. But make sure it doesn’t taste more bitter so they won’t ignore it..
Go for recipes like Greeny spinach & avocado pasta by The Indian veggie delight.
Hope I made your task much easier now.
Don’t worry about fancier recipes. Kids tend to love cute little stuff. So you can use leftovers to decorate your lunch box. Just like the ideas from above you can make it in the same way or add or drop or mix and match any items.
Go pack the lunch box now.. It’ll be late for school.
