17 Cold Lunch Ideas for Kids
Keeping lunch interesting for the kiddos can be challenging at times. Have no fear, these recipes require no microwave, and are actually most delicious when chilled. All you need is an ice pack!
Keeping lunch interesting for the kiddos can be challenging at times. Have no fear, these recipes require no microwave, and are actually most delicious when chilled. All you need is an ice pack!
"I made this for a quick lunch today, it was very good! We loved the taste of the pecans mixed in. We had it on 12 grain bread. Along with a few sautéed veggies, this made a great, easy meal."
-MizzNezz
“We really like these muffins! They’re great from the freezer as well."
-drinkmore
“My kids love these! They also love to help me make them. I let them put the dollops of peanut butter and jelly inside. What fun, and yummy as well!”
-OhSheila
"What a wonderful pasta salad. At first I thought, ‘wow, thats a lot of dressing!’ After it sat in the refrigerator, the pasta absorbed enough to make it just right!”
-Koechin Chef
"Wonderful! This is such a great idea. My daughter isn't a big sandwich fan, so this was right up her alley.”
-CHRISSYG
“This gets a ‘seriously yum’ rating from me! The flavor is great. It was easy to make and it’s pretty healthy as well!"
-jennyblender
“What a great salad. It comes together quickly with minimal ingredients, and what a taste! I had to keep everyone out of the bowl.”
-MiMadre
“This was yummy! I used frozen peas, two cans of tuna and gluten-free pasta. It turned out great!”
-Linnya
"These were great fun! I put a slice of deli ham on the bottom of the egg white and it was a nice, tasty surprise!”
-jonesies
“Wow, were these scones good! I loved them. I’ve never made scones that had applesauce in them, but these were terrific.”
-Baby Kato
“A simple recipe for cute fruit skewers. It's great because you can really use whatever fruit is in season!"
-Jonathan Melendez
“This is lovely served as a light snack or quick breakfast. My toddler liked it, and my mother-in-law who is diabetic asked for the recipe!”
-WizzyTheStick
“These were wonderful, and so addictive! I kept eating them. They’re lovely, soft and packed full of flavor.”
-anniesnomsblog
“From boring to the bomb! My eight year-old and her friend loved these!”
-Shabby Sign Shoppe
“A very quick recipe to put together with a wonderful flavor. I topped mine off with some lettuce!”
-FrenchBunny
“I make this all the time. It’s a bit more effort than buying a punchable, but really easy and I’m sure much healthier because I control what goes in. I have lots of different cookie cutter shapes that make it fun.”
-JMigs0