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When you’re home with the kids, you want something for lunch that’s more satisfying than a PB&J, but just as quick and convenient. Get inspired with these easy, healthy lunch ideas for kids the whole family can enjoy at home together.
01of 20Fresh Tomato SoupView RecipeThis tomato soup recipe is full of flavor and perfect to warm you up on a cold day. Pair it with Grilled Cheese Croutons and be reminded of your childhood lunches!
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Fresh Tomato Soup
View Recipe
This tomato soup recipe is full of flavor and perfect to warm you up on a cold day. Pair it with Grilled Cheese Croutons and be reminded of your childhood lunches!
02of 20Build-Your-Own Chicken TacosView RecipeThis kid-friendly recipe keeps every element of tacos separate so your child can decide to eat them separately or have fun building their own mini tacos with their favorite toppings.
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Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos
This kid-friendly recipe keeps every element of tacos separate so your child can decide to eat them separately or have fun building their own mini tacos with their favorite toppings.
03of 20Loaded Sheet-Pan NachosView RecipeThis quick and easy recipe has been referred to as “the best nachos people have ever had.” With easy-to-find ingredients, an optional pop of tang and spice from the pickled jalapeños, and the salsa verde and sour cream for serving, we think it’s earned its title!
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Loaded Sheet-Pan Nachos
This quick and easy recipe has been referred to as “the best nachos people have ever had.” With easy-to-find ingredients, an optional pop of tang and spice from the pickled jalapeños, and the salsa verde and sour cream for serving, we think it’s earned its title!
04of 20Strawberry-Pineapple SmoothieView RecipeBlend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.
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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.
05of 20Kid-Friendly SaladView RecipeMake salad something your kids will actually want to eat with this kid-friendly crudité. Put it out for lunch and watch them eat all their veggies without a fuss!
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Kid-Friendly Salad
Make salad something your kids will actually want to eat with this kid-friendly crudité. Put it out for lunch and watch them eat all their veggies without a fuss!
06of 20Alphabet SoupView RecipeRecite your ABC’s while you enjoy this kid-friendly soup that you can feel good about serving–it’s packed with healthy vegetables. If you can’t find alphabet noodles, any small pasta (like orzo) will work.
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Alphabet Soup
Recite your ABC’s while you enjoy this kid-friendly soup that you can feel good about serving–it’s packed with healthy vegetables. If you can’t find alphabet noodles, any small pasta (like orzo) will work.
07of 20Apple & Peanut Butter ToastView RecipeA pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.
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Apple & Peanut Butter Toast
A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.
08of 20Garlic HummusView RecipeThis classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier–just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Garlic Hummus
This classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier–just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
09of 20Black Bean QuesadillasView RecipeIn a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.
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Black Bean Quesadillas
In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.
10of 20Tortilla Pepperoni PizzaView RecipeThis easy pizza takes only 15 minutes from start to finish and uses simple ingredients you could find in your pantry. Tomato paste adds flavor without sogging out the crust. Skip the pepperoni for a vegetarian-friendly version, or add your own favorite toppings.
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Tortilla Pepperoni Pizza
This easy pizza takes only 15 minutes from start to finish and uses simple ingredients you could find in your pantry. Tomato paste adds flavor without sogging out the crust. Skip the pepperoni for a vegetarian-friendly version, or add your own favorite toppings.
11of 20Strawberry-Blueberry Banana SmoothieView RecipeA smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.
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Strawberry-Blueberry Banana Smoothie
A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.
12of 20Ham PinwheelsView RecipeReady in just 5 minutes, this cute ham-and-cheese appetizer or snack is as much fun to make as it is to eat. Top with your favorite fresh herb, such as dill or basil, for a pretty presentation.
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Ham Pinwheels
Ready in just 5 minutes, this cute ham-and-cheese appetizer or snack is as much fun to make as it is to eat. Top with your favorite fresh herb, such as dill or basil, for a pretty presentation.
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Cream Cheese & Veggie Roll-Up
Jacob Fox
14of 20Strawberry-Mango Banana SmoothieView RecipeMaking fruit smoothies at home saves time and money. For this easy smoothie, combine strawberries, mango and banana with a bit of cashew butter and ground chia seeds for body and richness.
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Strawberry-Mango Banana Smoothie
Making fruit smoothies at home saves time and money. For this easy smoothie, combine strawberries, mango and banana with a bit of cashew butter and ground chia seeds for body and richness.
15of 20Turkey Apple Cheddar SandwichView RecipeIt only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that your kids will love.
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Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich
It only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that your kids will love.
16of 20Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito BowlView RecipeIf you have leftover cooked chicken and quinoa on hand, these burrito bowls are quick to pull together. Use whatever toppings you have on hand and let your kids build their own for an easy lunch.
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Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl
If you have leftover cooked chicken and quinoa on hand, these burrito bowls are quick to pull together. Use whatever toppings you have on hand and let your kids build their own for an easy lunch.
17of 20Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & OnionsView RecipeThese 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.
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Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions
These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.
18of 20Toaster-Oven QuesadillasView RecipeWe love finding new ways to use our kitchen tools and appliances. These toaster-oven quesadillas with peppers and avocado are the perfect example of an unexpected toaster-oven hack we had to share.
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Toaster-Oven Quesadillas
We love finding new ways to use our kitchen tools and appliances. These toaster-oven quesadillas with peppers and avocado are the perfect example of an unexpected toaster-oven hack we had to share.
19of 20Carrot-Apple SmoothieView RecipeFred HardyThis carrot and apple smoothie is creamy and has a light tropical flavor thanks to coconut milk. It’s naturally sweetened from the carrots and apple, and the combination of ginger and lemon juice adds just a bit of spice and helps balance the flavor. The turmeric, fresh or dried, gives the smoothie a vibrant bright orange color.
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Carrot-Apple Smoothie
Fred Hardy
This carrot and apple smoothie is creamy and has a light tropical flavor thanks to coconut milk. It’s naturally sweetened from the carrots and apple, and the combination of ginger and lemon juice adds just a bit of spice and helps balance the flavor. The turmeric, fresh or dried, gives the smoothie a vibrant bright orange color.
20of 20BBQ Chicken SandwichView RecipeToss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.
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BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.
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