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Over 20 DIY Lunchable Ideas That Kids Will Love!

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These DIY Lunchable Ideas are a great way to whip up your own school lunches with ease at home. If you’re ready to opt for a healthy lunch and leave the store bought behind, these meal planning ideas are certain to help.

Below you’ll find great ideas to make up your own lunchables made with real food that kids love. These recipes prove that you can easily pack lunches in their lunch box that are kid friendly and tasty!

make your own lunchables for children at home

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m tired of running to the grocery store and searching the aisles for kid healthy snacks and lunch ideas. That is part of the reason why I love these homemade lunchables that are simple and easy to make!

And even though the pizza lunchable is the most popular in our house, this list has a ton of great options that the kids will love, too!

How easy are these DIY lunchables for kids to make?

Seriously simple. So simple, in fact, that the kids might be able to actually make them up themselves. What a treat that they can help make up their own lunches, too!

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Bento Lunch Must-Haves

Bentgo Kids prints bento lunch box

Bentgo Kids Prints Bento Box

Leak-proof compartments for little lunches.

Stackable bento box for adults

Bentoheaven Stackable Bento Box

Stacking tiers for grown-up lunches.

Sandwich cutters for kids

Sandwich Cutters for Kids, 20 Pieces

Fun shapes that make picky eaters smile.

What are some simple snacks for kids to put into a bento box?

Bento boxes are great because they offer compartments that keep the food items separate. You can easily fill your bento box with shredded cheddar cheese, apple slices and peanut butter, or other pieces of fresh fruit.

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3boysandadog.com
Pizza Lunchable bento recipe idea
Making a homemade Pizza Lunchable is an easy and inexpensive option to buying store bought and you can incorporate all your favorite toppings into a small lunch sized pizza meal.
Check out this recipe
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carmyy.com
Meal Prep Lunchables
Here are some delicious lunchable ideas using meat, cheese, yummy crackers and bite-sized fruit. Thick-sliced cheese and berries work especially well.
Check out this recipe
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smackofflavor.com
DIY Adult Lunchables
If your kids are sick of sandwiches for lunch then these DIY lunchable ideas are a great option. It’s so easy to change the fruits or to grab a new type of cheese.
Check out this recipe
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www.glitteronadime.com
Homemade Pizza Lunchable for Back to School
One of the hardest parts of sending the kids to school can be figuring out what to pack for lunch! This Homemade Pizza Lunchable is super easy to create with whole wheat mini pitas or cut up tortillas.
Check out this recipe
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protectingyourpennies.com
THM S Low Carb Homemade Pizza Lunchable
A low carb homemade pizza Lunchable that gives the flavors of the traditional product while staying lower in carbs.
Check out this recipe
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strengthandsunshine.com
Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza Lunchables (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
This lunchable is a great make-ahead lunch recipe will make the school year a bit more fun without having scary ingredients!
Check out this recipe
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strengthandsunshine.com
Cuban-Style Tuna Meal Prep Bowls (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
These Cuban-Style Tuna Meal Prep Bowls are gluten-free, paleo, and perfect for a well-rounded lunch! With plantain chips, fresh veggies, jalapeno tuna, and a zesty dairy-free yogurt, your kids will power through their day!
Check out this recipe
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www.mapleandmango.com
Easy Lunch Box Ideas + Packing Formula
Take the struggle out of packing lunch boxes with these easy and healthy lunch box ideas. Includes a simple formula to make packing lunches a breeze!
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mommyhoodlife.com
Make Lunch Boxes Fun ~ Nutella Kabobs and Caramel Apples! #WishIHadAWetOnes
Your kids will absolutely love these Nutella Kabobs in their lunchbox with a side of caramel apples.
Check out this recipe
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www.theinspirationedit.com
Lunch Box Ideas For Toddlers And School Kids
Use these fantastic lunch punch sandwich cutters to create our fun themed bento lunch ideas and I am sure you will love these to create fun lunches for your kids.
Check out this recipe
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twohealthykitchens.com
“Veggie Faces” No-Bake Vegetable Pizzas and Wraps
Your kids will love this project – it’s so much fun to create edible art! Pack all the ingredients in their lunch boxes, bento-box-style, for a much healthier take on Lunchables!
Check out this recipe
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www.thisvivaciouslife.com
Homemade Lunchables {Gluten-Free} & Rainy Day Bento
These homemade lunchables are so much fun to create and your kids will get so excited with a little lunch surprise like this.
Check out this recipe
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stylishcravings.com
Three Easy Back To School DIY Lunchable
If your kids are super picky about what you pack in their lunch boxes, try making these DIY lunchables because they can easily be customized to their liking.
Check out this recipe
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projectmealplan.com
How to Turn Cheese and Crackers into DIY Adult Lunchables
Make lunch quick and easy by picking a couple meats, your favorite cheeses, add some fruits and veggies, toss in some crackers and voila!
Check out this recipe
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frugalfamilyhome.com
Make Your Own Lunchables
Save money by making your own lunchables Also, if you have some cute small cookie cutters, you can make shapes out of the cheese and lunchmeat.
Check out this recipe
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thecookiewriter.com
Homemade Lunchables with Ham
These homemade lunchables with ham can easily be changed to any other meat like bologna, turkey, chicken, etc.
Check out this recipe
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www.sunshineandhurricanes.com
DIY Lunchables
Making fun and healthy school lunches doesn’t have to be a bore with these DIY Lunchables! Kids will love the fresh ideas and parents will love the more nutritious alternative to prepared lunch kits.
Check out this recipe
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iheartrecipes.com
DIY Lunchables for Kids
These DIY lunchables are super easy to make ahead of time and have ready on a busy morning! The kids will love their lunch, and you’ll save time in the morning!
Check out this recipe
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www.midgetmomma.com
Homemade Lunchables Pizza
Homemade Lunchables Pizza is the perfect easy lunch to make for the kids to bring to school. This Homemade Lunchables Pizza is also perfect for a quick and easy lunch at home!
Check out this recipe
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myeverydaytable.com
Homemade Lunchables (Ham & Cheese Bento Box Lunch)
You can create amazing homemade lunchables using a bento box with silicone muffin liners for dip or fruit. Use a crinkle cutter for cucumbers and carrot chips.
Check out this recipe

As you can see, making up your own lunchables at home is really such a simple process! Find a few things that your child will eat and then go from there!

homemade lunchable ingredients and ideas

Do you have a favorite recipe out of these DIY punchable ideas that you’re excited and looking forward to make?

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