Healthy summer lunch box ideas for school kids

Apr 25, 2024 ET Online

Wraps

Spread hummus on a whole wheat tortilla, add sliced veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots. You can also add a protein like paneer. Image Source: iStock

Pasta salad

Make a kid-friendly pasta salad with pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped cooked chicken or chickpeas, and a light vinaigrette dressing. Image Source: iStock

Deconstructed pizza

Instead of a whole pizza, pack a container with whole wheat pita bread or crackers, pre-cut veggies like olives, and bell peppers and a sauce for dipping. Image Source: iStock

Skewers

Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cubes of cooked chicken or paneer and bell pepper onto skewers for a fun and colourful finger food lunch. Image Source: iStock

Lunchbox bento box

Pack a variety of compartments with bite-sized portions like crackers, cheese slices, grapes, baby carrots, a hard-boiled egg, and yogurt with granola for a well-rounded meal. Image Source: iStock

Frozen yogurt

Freeze yogurt in a container the night before. By lunchtime, it will be thawed enough to be a healthy frozen treat. Add granola or chopped fruit on top. Image Source: iStock

Leftovers reimagined

Leftover grilled chicken or paneer can be transformed into a delicious salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette dressing. Image Source: iStock

Dipping duos

Pack sliced apples or bell pepper strips with a small container of nut butter or hummus for a satisfying sweet and savoury snack. Image Source: iStock