From lunchbox staples to creative at-home favorites, this collection of our top lunch ideas for kids has something for every little one.
“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 too!”
-OhSheila
“We’ve tried several different recipes and this is the best. Nothing beats homemade pasta! A great recipe.”
-ColoradoCooking
What better option for making lunches fun for the kids than fried chicken in a cone? Try it now and they’ll want it everyday!
“Way better than mine! We loved this. I thought the parmesan would be too much, but no way! It was good. In fact, very good! A definite keeper.”
-Wildflour
"Definitely make these if you love horseradish and garlic. The best burger I’ve had in a very long time. They were great!”
-bratty
"We live in New Mexico and can definitely say that these are restaurant-quality chimichangas! Everything turned out wonderful. These are so good that we agreed to put them on our weekly menu!"
-Gen17
“This was delish! I wish I would’ve made more. It was really easy to make and the crowd was pleased.”
-lcprovide1
“My daughter was very proud that she made these herself. She loved taking them for lunch the next day. The recipe was really easy to follow and they turned out great!”
-DaniMorgi
“This recipe is awesome. I made pizza from scratch at home for the first time and it turned out like professional pizza straight out of a pizzeria.”
-Anshum M.
“My girls and I really like this for a great on-the-go breakfast. It’s not too sweet and it’s full of healthy stuff. I’ll be making these a lot!”
-CaramelPie
"These are so good and so much fun. Everyone got a kick out of them. Yummy!"
-JAG0913
“I’m always looking for creative lunch recipes. This one is a keeper. I added a hint of cinnamon and it added earthiness without overpowering the dish.”
-LilMissMolly
“I like this recipe because it’s easy and tastes good! I added my favorite crust.”
-ft_jamesco
A healthy alternative to the deliciously fried potatoes we’re all used to! Trust us when we say you won’t miss the carbs, and these are much more nutritious.
“This is such a great idea! Wouldn’t it be fun to dye the eggs different colors for an easter appetizer?”
-hunny bunny
"One of the best and easiest smoothie recipes that always works. Plus, berry season is just around the corner — can’t wait to make it with local berries!"
-alenafoodphoto
"What a great pizza recipe. The baked crust is very light in texture. We will definitely make it again!”
-KathyShu
“So tasty! I used a plain English muffin and home grown tomatoes. I didn’t toast the muffin beforehand and thought it got plenty toasted once it was in the skillet.”
-flower7
“Delicious! That seasoning, oh my word. I love how easy these are. They disappeared very quickly here. We couldn’t stop eating them!”
-anniesnomsblog
“These are my husbands favorite lunch! They’re wonderful fresh out of the oven, and pretty good out of the freezer as well.”
-Jadelabyrinth
“I’ve been eating this all my life. I don’t know where my mom got it but it’s the easiest dish to make and fun to watch as is rises. The funny part is it tastes just like french toast to me."
-ninomami
“A great dough! I make this for my son, and throughout the week i’ll make mini pizzas for him that keeps very well in the fridge. I recommend this recipe!”
-Giselle C.
“I made this for my husband and myself. It was very tasty and my husband really liked it! It’s a keeper recipe — so good and so easy to make.”
-asigg44
"My family enjoyed these very much! Enough that they didn't use anything to dip them in. I’ll continue to make these, doubling the recipe for convenient snacks and meals.”
-SmoochTheCook
“I made these and doubled the recipe. I’m so glad I did! They were amazing, my family loved them!”
-framadan15
“I made this for lunch today and wondered why I never thought of it. This was a really quick and deliciously satisfying lunch.”
-KISS THE COOK
“I used to eat these as a kid and now I make them for my husband and three year-old. They love pepperoni on theirs but ham and pineapple is a favorite of mine!”
-jessica-weber
"This meal was absolutely delicious! The filling was very flavorful, and while there was a lot of cheese, it wasn't too cheesy. It was really easy to make as well!”
-billikers
“Excellent and easy! I don’t change a thing for my family. They love it just the way it is.”
-Yvette O.
“Truly amazing and such a time saver! I love the texture and flavor of the crust. No need to order pizza when you can make it faster than they can deliver.”
-nic2young_12476907
“Wow, these are such an easy, quick and fun thing to make for dinner! It would also be super easy to add other ingredients.”
-Debby R.
“I made this for our weekly breakfast for dinner and it was perfect! Everyone loved it.”
-AZPARZYCH
“The flavor of these nuggets was really delicious. I appreciated that the sauce wasn’t too sweet and was full of gingery, orangey flavor.”
-Izy Hossack
"Super easy to make and delicious! I used fresh tomatoes and a lot more fresh basil leaves. Very yummy!"
-SharonChen
“Delicious, easy and very kid-friendly. I lightened it up by using light hot dogs and skim milk. We all loved it, which is rare in this house!”
-megs_
“Delicious, super moist and flavorful chicken. I used chicken tenderloins and served them with onion rings.”
-AcadiaTwo
"These are amazing! I made my own dough as we don't get frozen bread dough here, but honestly these are the most amazing little treats ever. I could easily have eaten them all!"
-anniesnomsblog
“I’ve had turkey burgers that are dry and tasteless, thus having never been a big fan. These have just enough flavor and added moisture to make them really delicious! I served it with mixed greens, onion, tomato and spicy brown mustard.”
-Andreadmb
“This is so good! My son really liked this. We ate it just like that without sour cream.”
-Boomette
“A super simple recipe for cute fruit skewers. It's great because you can really use whatever fruit is in season!"
-Jonathan Melendez
What a fun way to get the kids to venture into new foods! Get them to help make funny faces, or put seaweed clothes on them.
“A very easy recipe! My husband ate one and very quickly devoured another one. He can’t wait for me to make more!”
-bengalsfan1971
“These were good and easy! I served it with a cucumber salad.”
-DianaEatingRichly
“Great! I used ground beef. I loved the meat and potato combination.”
-Lavendar Lynn
“This worked out really well for me! I made these for my children today and they really enjoyed them.”
-magpie diner
“An excellent baked chicken recipe. It had a nice crunch with a moist tender inside.”
-Nimz_
"I hadn't made a club sandwich in a long time. I was glad to revisit a classic!”
-Susie D
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