We are in the final stretch of school here and that probably means lunch has gotten boring! Plus, it probably means the kids are dragging a bit more and just plain ready for Summer. We just completed Spring Break and I didn’t want my boys to go back! Oh well, these Bento Lunch Ideas for Kids will help liven things up a tad. Be sure to check out my Over 20 DIY Lunchable Ideas That Kids Will Love! for even more great lunch ideas!
The best part about this lunch of Bento Lunch Box ideas is that they’re crazy easy to make and full of fun options! When the kids can take their lunch and enjoy bento boxes and options, they’re going to look forward to lunchtime and have a blast eating and enjoying every bite.
Bento Lunch Ideas for Kids
The following ideas are great for lunches. Some are healthy, some are fun, and some are themed. It’s up to you to figure out which ones you want to start with and then get to creating them! You can even have the kids jump in and help as well.
Ready to learn about Bento Food for Kids: How do you do it? It’s not hard to create simple recipes that are perfect for snacks or lunch!
Below, you will find 15 fun bento lunch ideas for kids – that is 3 weeks’ worth of lunches! Plus, I have linked to my amazon picks below that so you can add to your Bento Lunch supplies. Make sure you check out The Best Bento Box Tools and Accessories as well
Easy Bento Lunch Ideas
Any of the following Bento options are so fast and simple to make!
Bento Lunch Ideas for Kids
These great bento lunch ideas for kids are perfect for packing for school lunch or to meal prep for the week!
This Waffle Kabobs Bento Lunch Idea is a great way to make a fun school lunch for the kids!
Keep your chicken nuggets warm by using a thermos! They’ll be the star of the lunch table with this Chicken Nugget Bento Lunch!
Create a Waffle Sandwich Lunch with just a few easy ingredients. Everyone loves breakfast for lunch!
Don’t miss out on this 4th of July Bento Lunch Idea for the kids!
Are you ready for the first day of school? Check out this Back to School Bento Lunch for the first day of lunch!
Delicious Bento Box Lunches
Check out the ease of these simple bento box lunches!
Use all those delicious breakfast leftovers to make a yummy lunch for the kids! Make this Breakfast Leftovers Bento Lunch!
They’ll gobble up this Grilling Lunch Idea. This is great for Father’s Day or anytime your kids may want to have a delicious grilled lunch at school!
Use this Taco Bento Lunch to put a fun spin on Taco Tuesday! Do your kids love Mexican food? This is an easy way they can make tacos while they are at school!
The kids will love this Pizza Lunchable Bento Lunch! Do your kids love Lunchables but you don’t want to spend the money on buying them? Make your own version!
Bento Lunch Box Ideas for School
Any of these bento boxes would be perfect for packing for school lunch.
Do you love camping? This Camping Bento Lunch is the best! Use little sausages and cornbread to make a tasty lunch option!
The All Star Bento Lunch is perfect for your little star! Excellent for Labor Day, 4th of July, or your sports lover!
Need a hearty meal? This Submarine Sandwich Bento Lunch is the best. Make a Sub Sandwich that looks like a submarine!
Everyone will love this Cinco De Mayo Bento Lunch. You will love our Sombrero cookies and Maraca snacks!
The kids will love this BLT Bagels Bento Lunch idea!
Make sure to grab all the ingredients needed for this Spinach Pizzadilla Bento Box!
Add this Banana Sushi Bento Box to your next lunch plan!
Talk about a fun idea for Spring. Make this Butterfly Lunch Idea! This lunch is perfect for spring or little girls that love butterflies!
Can you meal prep bento boxes?
Yes, you can! If you want to prep the kid’s lunches the night before, bento boxes are great for that! Just add the food and keep it chilled in the fridge. And then don’t forget to have them grab it before they’re running out the door in the morning!
Must Have Bento Lunch Supplies for Kids:
Here are some other great supplies for kids that will complete their bento lunch box needs!
- Bento: Studio Ghibli Totoro Design 2-tier Bento Lunch Box
- Animal Friends Food Deco Cutter and Stamp Kit
- Sandwich Cutter and Cookie Stamp Kit, Cuddle Palz
- Bento Ham Cheese Carrot Cutter, 14-Piece, Fun Shapes
Do you do Bento Lunches for your kids?
