Struggling to find healthy school lunches that your kids will love? I’ve compiled a list of over 35 delicious and healthy recipes that your kids will love. From protein-packed meals to veggie-rich dishes, these recipes are not only nutritious but also easy to prepare.
Each recipe has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure it provides essential nutrients while being enjoyable for children. Whether your kids have a preference for savory or sweet, there’s something in this list for everyone. Read on to discover the perfect recipes for healthy school lunches.
Ground Turkey Patties without Breadcrumbs
These turkey patties are a great source of lean protein and are stuffed with cheese for added flavor. Enjoy them with a side of your choice, and feel free to customize these patties to suit your taste!
Ground Turkey Patties without Breadcrumbs
Easy recipe for healthy ground turkey patties without breadcrumbs, stuffed with cheese. Enjoy your meal with a side of your choice, and feel free to customize these patties to suit your taste!
Craft these delicious crepes for a meal that’s fun to make and eat. The ground turkey filling is a lean protein source, making these crepes a healthy lunch option.
Breaded Crepes with Ground Turkey
Enjoy crafting these delicious Breaded Crepes with Ground Turkey for a meal that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
This cold salad features chicken and pasta, enhanced with the sweetness of caramelized onions. It’s easy to make and can be served cold or warm, making it a versatile lunch choice.
Easy Cold Chicken Pasta Salad
This cold chicken and pasta salad is particularly delicious because of the addition of caramelized onions, which add a unique aroma and sweetness to the dish. You can serve the salad cold or warm, as you prefer. The recipe is easy and fun to make!
Enjoy a healthy twist on pizza with this zucchini crust. It’s packed with veggies, making it a great way to sneak extra nutrients into your child’s diet while enjoying a family favorite.
Zucchini Pizza Crust
Dive into a deliciously healthy twist on classic pizza with this Zucchini Pizza Crust recipe, featuring a crispy, veggie-packed base that’s perfect for a fun, family-friendly meal—give it a try and enjoy sneaking those veggies past the kids!
These baked fritters are a tasty way to include more veggies in your lunch. Made with grated zucchini and oats, they are a delicious and nutritious treat.
Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters
These Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters are a tasty and easy way to sneak some veggies into your meal. Just mix grated zucchini with oats, Cheddar cheese, and a few other simple ingredients, bake them up, and enjoy a delicious, cheesy treat!
These chicken fajitas are bursting with flavor and can be made quickly in an air fryer. They are perfect for a fun and colorful lunch that kids will love.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy crafting these vibrant and tasty chicken fajitas that promise a burst of flavor and a bunch of happy faces around your table! You can make these fajitas de pollo in an air fryer, but also on askillet. You choose.
This delightful pasta dish combines chicken and zucchini for a meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for any day of the week, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Chicken and Zucchini Pasta
Craving zucchini and chicken pasta? This is the recipe you need to try. Enjoy crafting this delightful meal that's just perfect for any day of the week.
These simple yet delicious taco shells are made from zucchini, providing a low-carb alternative to traditional tortillas. Experiment with different fillings to make them your own.
Zucchini Taco Shells
Enjoy crafting these simple yet delicious Zucchini Tacos and feel free to experiment with the stuffing to make it your own!
This high-protein quiche is versatile and perfect for any occasion. It’s a delicious and filling option that’s easy to make and enjoy.
Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche
This High-Protein Crustless Spinach Quiche is not just delicious and filling, it’s also incredibly versatile and perfect for almost any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy weekend brunch or a simple weekday dinner, this quiche fits right in. Give it a try and make mealtime both effortless and enjoyable!
These zucchini waffles are a savory twist on a classic breakfast item. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed with various toppings, making them a fun and nutritious start to the day.
Savory Zucchini Waffles
Zucchini waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast item. Easy to make and delicious to eat, they offer a fantastic way to start your day on a savory note. Enjoy them with a dollop of cream cheese, or go wild with your favorite combinations!
This viral flatbread is simple to make and full of flavor. It’s a great addition to your culinary repertoire and can be enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.
Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Wondering how to make viral cottage cheese flatbread? This recipe brings simplicity and flavor together, making it a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire. Enjoy experimenting and making it your own!
This high-protein pizza crust made from cottage cheese is perfect for a healthier pizza night. It’s delicious and supports a healthy lifestyle, making it a frequent request in your household.
Imagine sitting down to a slice of homemade pizza, knowing it’s not only scrumptious but also tailored to a healthier lifestyle. This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or a more festive gathering. Give it a try and discover a new favorite that might just make pizza night a frequent request in your household.
This quick and easy pasta dish features chicken and cherry tomatoes, and can be made in an air fryer or on a skillet. It’s a perfect lunch option that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta
My air fryer has sped up my meal prep so that now I can make lunch in literally 15 minutes! Of course, you can also prepare this pasta with zucchini and chicken without an air fryer. Just prepare everything in a skillet or in the oven and that's it!
These pinwheels are quick and easy to make, featuring smoked turkey, herb cream cheese, spinach, and cheese. They are perfect as an appetizer or light main dish.
Smoked Turkey Pinwheels
Quick and easy Pinwheels recipe is full of smoked turkey, fresh herb cream cheese, spinach and cheese. Perfect appetizer or light main dish.
These healthy egg muffins are packed with protein and filled with wild mushrooms, asparagus, and fresh herbs. They make a convenient and nutritious breakfast option.
Protein-Packed Egg Muffins
These healthy egg muffins combine pastured eggs, wild mushrooms, asparagus, and fresh herbs into a convenient, nutritious breakfast option.
If you are looking for a high-protein meal, this recipe for mac and cheese will amaze you! It’s a healthier version of the popular classic.
High Protein Mac and Cheese
This High Protein Mac and Cheese recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking to enjoy a healthier version of this classic dish. It’s creamy, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Give it a try for a cozy family dinner or as a nourishing meal that will keep you fueled. Who knew eating well could taste so good?
This one-pot mac and cheese swaps heavy dairy for lighter options, making it a healthier version of a classic favorite. It’s creamy, delicious, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
One Pot Healthy Mac and Cheese swaps heavy dairy for lightened up options in this creamy 15 minute pasta dish.
This surimi salad sandwich features a blend of imitation crab meat and fresh ingredients, served in a buttery croissant. It’s a delightful twist on traditional crab salad.
Surimi Salad Sandwich
A Surimi Salad Sandwich, featuring a blend of imitation crab meat and fresh ingredients, offers a delightful twist on traditional crab salad. Served in a buttery croissant, this sandwich is a perfect amalgamation of the rich flavors of surimi salad and the elegance of a classic croissant.
This chicken salad, inspired by Honey Baked Ham Co., is made with fresh, juicy grapes and a Greek yogurt-based sauce. Served on a flaky croissant, it’s a unique and delicious lunch option.
Honey Baked Ham Chicken Salad [Copycat Recipe]
Honey Baked Ham Co's Chicken Salad is one of the best ones I've tried! It comes on a flaky croissant which makes it one of a kind. I recreated it completely, so of course, there are fresh, juicy grapes in the filling. To achieve that signature Honey Baked Ham, a drizzle of honey in the Greek yogurt-based sauce does the work!
These quesadillas are fun and easy to make, featuring juicy meat and stretchy cheese inside a crispy tortilla. It’s a flavorful bite that everyone will love.
Chicken and Steak Quesadilla
This dish is super fun, scrumptious, and simple to make! Juicy and tender meat, swathed in stretchy cheese, inside a crispy tortilla – sounds perfect, right? Here is the recipe for this flavorful bite, that everyone will LOVE!
These muffins are a great way to enjoy a delicious snack while benefiting from the nutritious content of fruits and vegetables. They are sure to become a new favorite.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious snack while benefiting from the nutritious content of fruits and vegetables. Give them a try and watch them become a new favorite in your home!
These oatmeal cookies are not only a treat to your taste buds but also a boost to your health. Perfect for enjoying any time of the day, they look like traditional chocolate chip cookies.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These healthy oatmeal cookies are not just a treat to your taste buds but also a boost to your health, perfect for enjoying any time of the day. They look like chocolate chip cookies, so feel free to serve them during holidays as a healthy snack.
This tamale pie combines the flavors of tamale with a traditional pie, creating a dish that everyone will love. It’s a perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner.
Texas Tamale Pie Recipe
The perfect combination of tamale flavor and a traditional pie that everyone loves! 😊
These burritos are stuffed with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, melted cheese, spicy salsa verde, and sour cream. They are a delicious and satisfying meal.
Chicken and Avocado Burritos
Chicken and Avocado Burritos Recipe : Burritos stuffed with juicy chicken, cool and creamy avocado, oozy gooey melted cheese, spicy salsa verde and sour cream!
This quick and delicious teriyaki chicken with broccoli can be prepared faster than takeout. The teriyaki sauce is made with easy-to-find pantry ingredients and requires just 10 minutes of prep.
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli – Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Faster than takeout, delicious Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli. The Teriyaki Sauce recipe needs easy to find pantry ingredients and just 10 mins prep.
Prep your lunches for the week with these turkey spinach and cheese pinwheels. They are a convenient and healthy option for school or work.
Turkey Spinach Pinwheels Meal Prep
Turkey Spinach Pinwheels Meal Prep – Prep your lunches for the week with these turkey spinach and cheese pinwheels! No more overpriced snacks and lunches!!!
This DIY protein snack box is filled with boiled eggs, cheese, almonds, edamame, and grape tomatoes. It’s a perfect option for a quick and nutritious snack.
DIY Protein Snack Box Meal Prep
This DIY Protein snack box is filled with boiled eggs, cheese, almonds, edamame and grape tomatoes.
This creamy pasta dish features salmon and zucchini, making it a quick and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare.
Creamy Salmon and Zucchini Pasta Recipe
If you have salmon and you want to use it for a pasta dish, here is one awesome recipe idea. It's really quick, and you don't have to be a master chef to do it perfectly.
These lettuce wraps are filled with tender spicy shrimp, avocado, tomato salsa, and topped with a spicy jalapeno cilantro sauce. They are low-carb, keto-friendly, and make an amazing lunch or dinner.
Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps filled with tender spicy shrimp, avocado & tomato salsa and topped with a spicy jalapeno cilantro sauce. This flavor-packed tacos are low-carb and keto and make an AMAZING lunch or dinner. This month has
This dish combines the butteriness of shrimp and chicken with the sweetness of pineapple and zest of teriyaki sauce. It’s a unique and delicious meal option.
Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki Pineapple Bowl
The butteriness of the shrimps, along with the juices of the chicken, lay a perfect foundation for the sweetness of the pineapple and the zest of the teriyaki sauce.
I also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the recipe creators who made this list possible—your creativity and dedication to healthy cooking are truly appreciated!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
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