Lunchbox Ideas
Cottage Cheese Pizza Muffins
Cottage Cheese Pizza Muffins are the easy, savory snack your family will love. These simple muffins stir together in minutes. They’re perfect for kids’ lunch boxes or a quick after-school bite. Protein-rich cottage cheese and other wholesome ingredients make them more nutritious than typical muffins. You still get all the cozy, pizza-inspired flavors kids crave.…
Read MoreHigh Fiber Cereal Snack Bars (Nut-free and No-bake)
Looking for a wholesome snack that’s both easy and kid-friendly? These High Fiber Cereal Snack Bars are nut-free, no-bake, and made with simple ingredients—perfect for busy mornings or packing into school lunchboxes. Kids in the Kitchen: Measure: Things like cereal and other dry ingredients are great for having toddlers and young kids practice their measuring…
Read MoreHealthy School Snacks for Kids
Packing healthy school snacks for kids that are both balanced and actually get eaten can feel like a daily puzzle—but it doesn’t have to be! In this post, I’m sharing my favorite easy snack pairings that combine nutrition with kid-approved flavors. These ideas are simple, satisfying, and school-safe. I’m also linking a few of my…
Read MoreThe Best Bento Lunch Boxes for Kids
What are the best bento lunch boxes for kids? With so many kids bento-style lunch box choices out there, it can be really overwhelming to figure out the right one for your child! I’ve spent a lot of time doing the research and testing a ton of options so you don’t have to. Below are 5 questions…
Read MoreSummer Camp Lunch Guide (Ideas and Gear)
Packing lunch every day for summer camp can feel like a lot—but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether your kids are heading out for sports, art, or outdoor adventures, a little planning can make a big difference. In this Summer Camp Lunch Guide, you’ll find simple tips to make packing easier, favorite lunch gear…
Read MoreHealthy Brownie Batter Dip (with beans)
Tastes like sweet, creamy chocolate, but made from super nutritious ingredients! Healthy Brownie Batter dip is great for lunches and snacks. Blend up beans (no, you can’t taste them!) with cocoa powder, and dates to get this easy spread your kids are going to love. My lower sugar version of chocolate hummus is vegan, nut-free,…
Read MoreQuinoa Protein Nuggets
This kid and toddler-friendly quinoa recipe, packs lots of goodness into little muffin-like bites. Quinoa Protein Nuggets are easy to bake-up for quick meals at home or lunch boxes on the go. Plus, there’s a lot less quinoa on the floor! Kids in the Kitchen: Mix! With only a few ingredients to throw into a…
Read MoreHomemade School Snacks (Nut-free and Nutritious)
Whether your toddler is going to daycare/preschool or your big kid needs fuel in the middle of the school day, providing snacks is a big part of feeding our kids. Of course, we are also fans of buying typical schools snacks–not saying we should make everything from scratch. However, making homemade school snacks, like muffins, bars,…
Read MoreCheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits (with veggies!)
Great for lunch boxes or to eat anytime of day, these cheesy, ground meat, and veggie stuffed biscuits will be a hit with kids and adults. Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits are my newest filled biscuit creations. There is also a BBQ Chicken version in my cookbook, Kid Kitchen, and well as a breakfast version HERE, and…
Read MoreHealthy Creamy Tomato Soup (with veggies and Greek yogurt)
This is one of my kids’ favorite soups. They love it for lunches at home, packed up in a thermos for school, or for a cozy dinner any night of the week. Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup is packed with veggies, but you can hardly tell. The soup blended and creamy Greek yogurt adds an extra…
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