These School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters are quick and easy to make and cater for kids of all ages. They are healthy and nutritious, and packed with big flavours, and can totally be enjoyed cold. From vegetarian to pescatarian or meat-based lunch ideas, there is a bit for everyone to enjoy. No sandwiches on this list, only delicious savoury bites.
Back to school time is fast approaching, and if the thought of preparing packed lunches for your kids is daunting, these super easy school lunch box ideas will please everyone, even those picky eaters who are usually hard to cater for.
Finger foods don't have to be the same boring sandwiches again and again, and while kids can be creatures of habit who always want to eat the same thing over and over, with a few simple ingredients and quick and easy bites, lunch boxes will be full of goodies.
And while these lunch ideas are put together with school kids in mind, they are totally delicious for adult picky eaters too, who are in need of work lunch ideas or just a quick and easy lunch that doesn't need lots of cooking time.
Vegetarian School Lunch Ideas
- Broccoli Cheese Balls - these broccoli bites make a fantastic school lunch box idea, and they are healthy and nutritious, and super easy to make. They can be enjoyed by school-age kids, but also by younger kids too.
- Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels - you only need 3 simple ingredients to make these fantastic vegetarian pinwheels. They are golden and flaky, and super delicious too. A guaranteed success with all kids, that's for sure.
- Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasty -these delicious bites are made with puff pastry to create some beautifully golden and flaky pasties that everyone loves. If you are looking for some filling and delicious lunch box ideas, these pasties are a great choice.
- Baked Veggie Tots - a fantastic finger food for your kid's school lunch box, these veggie tots are a great finger food that are healthy and nourishing. Bonus point, they are super delicious and a great favourite with younger kids too.
- Baked Courgette Balls - or zucchini balls, some delicious bites that are super easy to make with a few ingredients. They made an excellent finger food for kids, and a great addition to a lunch box.
- Carrot and Courgette Muffins - these savoury muffins are an excellent finger food for kids of all ages. They are moist and light, and full of nature's goodness. A great addition to your child's packed lunch.
- Cheese Twists - or cheese straws, some yummy bites that kids absolutely love. They re made from scratch with a few simple ingredients, and are way nicer than the store-bought ones.
- Cheese Crackers - made with only 4 simple ingredients, these crackers are an excellent snack and lunch idea for kids of all ages. They have no sugar or salt added, and are cheesy and delicious.
- Banana Muffins - these muffins are on the sweet side, but fear no more, they are super healthy with no refined sugar added, which means they are an excellent choice for your kids' lunch boxes.
Pescatarian School Lunch Ideas
- Baked Salmon Balls - some healthy and delicious bites that are quick and easy to make from scratch with fresh ingredients. They are incredibly moist and beautifully baked, and are a great addition to your child's lunch box.
- Tuna and Potato Patties - super easy to make, these filling and satisfying fish cakes are a great favourite with my kids, but also with grown ups. Add them to a lunch box for some healthy and delicious bites that everyone will love.
Meat-Based School Lunch Ideas
- Baked Chicken Bites - or chicken nuggets, super easy to make, and so delicious too. These bites are made with real chicken, and are a big hit with kids of all ages. Add them to their lunch box, and you'll have some happy kids.
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels - kids love these easy pinwheels, they are delicious and baked to a golden perfection, and are really filling too. They are also great for grown-ups too.
- Mini Sausage Rolls - make your own sausage rolls that are way tastier than the ready-made ones shops have to offer. The bites are very popular with kids, and would make a great addition to a packed lunch.
- Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs - if you are looking for the perfect finger food, look no more. These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are incredibly juicy and delicious. Kids absolutely love them, and they make a filling and nutritious lunch.
- Mini Peperoni Pizzas - baked in a muffin tin, these mini peperoni pizzas are any child's dream lunch. They are incredibly delicious and super easy to make too.
- Cheese and Bacon Turnovers - these delicious turnovers are a great hit with kids of all ages. You get golden and flaky puff pastry plus yummy bacon and cheddar cheese, so good!
- Savoury Loaf - no child can possibly refuse these deliciousness! This savoury loaf cake is like a delicious pizza, but in the shape of a loaf. A real treat for everyone!
- Cheese and Bacon Muffins - these amazing savoury muffins are as good as can be. We all love them in my family, and I can't recommend them enough. Such a treat for any lunch box!
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