Homemade Lunchables are the BEST! I originally shared this post back in August, before I lost everything, and had to start over. It has been one of my post popular posts, so I knew I had to share it right away when I got my website back up!
One of my favorite things to pack for lunches is Lunchables. They are quick and easy to make, store well in the fridge when planning ahead of time, and my kids LOVE them! And, by making them myself, I can save A LOT of money, and control the quality of the ingredients.
I use these containers that I found on Amazon to keep the food separated when sending to school. Depending on what I am serving, I use the rectangle or square ones.
How To Make Homemade Lunchables
Base Recipe
- 2 proteins
- 1 carb
- 2 fruits or veggies
- 1 sweet
- 1 dip, optional
|
Proteins |
Carbs |
Fruits |
Vegetables |
Sweets |
Dips |
|
turkey breast hard boiled eggs |
ritz crackers tortillas |
grapes |
baby carrots |
oreos |
hummus |
How To Assemble
Choose 2 protein, 1 carb, 2 fruits or veggies, 1 sweet and 1 dip and add to a Bento Box or divided tupperware. Use silicone cupcake liners and small dip containers to keep items separate and prevent leaks and sogginess.
I’ve had these ones from Amazon since 2019 and they are like brand new. We can toss them in the dishwasher, too.
Lunchable Ideas
Ham & Cheese
ham + american cheese + crackers + baby carrots + ranch
Turkey & Cheese
turkey breast + cheddar cheese + crackers + apples + peanut butter
Italian
salami + mozzarella cheese + crusty bread + black olives
Pizza
sandwich thins + mozzarella cheese + pizza sauce + mini pepperoni + grapes
Bagel
bagel thins + cream cheese + smoked salmon + apples
Quesadilla
cheese quesadilla + salsa or guacamole + pineapple
Pita
pita chips + hummus + cucumber + olives
Nacho
tortilla chips + guacamole + cheese sauce + apples
Cuban
ham + swiss cheese + dill pickles + crackers + pineapple
Breakfast
pancakes or waffles + berries + pancake syrup + bacon
Taco
taco meat + cheddar cheese + tortilla chips + salsa or guacamole
Hot Dog
hot dogs + buns + apples + carrots + ranch dressing
