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DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable

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This DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable is the perfect lunch recipe or snack for kids. This ham and cheese bento box is one that the kids will love! Just a few easy ingredients are needed to make this delicious lunch! Be sure to check out my Over 50 Back to School Lunches {perfect lunchbox recipes} for even more DIY lunchables everyone can eat.

If you love homemade lunches, you won’t want to miss this! Just add some fresh fruit and veggies, and you’re set. It’s the perfect lunch idea.

A DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable features slices of cheese, crackers, and deli ham in one compartment, with grapes and baby carrots in another. A flowery napkin adds charm to the text that reads, HOMEMADE LUNCHABLE easy ingredients only!.

Meat and cheese are the perfect lunchable snack! This is why we always make homemade lunchables rather than buying them at the store.

Your search for an easy kids menu ends here with these delightful options.

DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable

I promise you that this will be a hit! Kids love being able to put together their own lunch and eat it so there is where the deli meat and the crackers are perfect! Add in some fresh veggies and fruit and you’re set!

My boys love this lunch recipe because it’s simple and full of foods that they love. I like to add in fruit that I know they’ll eat so there isn’t any waste.

A DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable featuring sections packed with ham and cheese sandwiches on crackers, baby carrots, and juicy green grapes. Set against a white background, Homemade Lunchable ham & cheese! text tops this delightful meal.

What are some tricks for packing lunches?

The biggest trick is that you shouldn’t stress! Just pick a few foods that you know the kids will love and then fill their lunch boxes full of them. It’s really as easy as that!

The food waste comes from sending foods that the kids won’t eat. Save the money and the food and figure out what they will eat and want.

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Reminder, not all ingredients in the Kid Friendly Lunchable Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for

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Make it a Meal:

Don’t make meal planning harder than it has to be! You can easily whip up a simple lunch or dinner with just a few easy ingredients. I like to meal plan, and as you can see from below, it’s crazy simple to do!

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A lunch box with sections containing green grapes, carrot sticks, round crackers, and circular slices of cheese. Text reads DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable and easy lunch recipe.

Best Lunch Recipes:

Once you make this Fast and Easy Lunch Recipe, you’re probably going to want even more recipe ideas that are similar! The good news? I’ve gathered up a bunch that I think you’re going to love!

This Ham Salad Sandwich is another fast and easy recipe to pack for the day.

Check out my Ultimate Grilled Macaroni and Cheese Sandwich for a true surprise for the kids!

This Chicken Taco Bento Lunch is loaded down with flavor and taste!

Everyone knows that a Grilled Cheese Sandwich is one of the best!

Any of these Gourmet Sandwich recipes would be a perfect choice for lunch!

My kids love when I make this Fun School Bus Sandwich Recipe!

Looking for a delicious recipe? Check out this Quick and Easy Hamburger Recipes for even more tasty lunch ideas.

DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable

DIY Ham and Cheese Lunchable

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

This is the perfect way to make homemade lunchables!

Ingredients

  • Deli meat (ham, turkey)
  • Crackers
  • Grapes/Fresh fruit
  • Carrots/veggies

Instructions

  1. Add the meat and crackers to the bento box.
  2. Add in fresh fruit and veggies.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 270Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 462mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 9gSugar: 30gProtein: 10g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 3/13/2025

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What do you need to make a healthy lunch?

Just think about the food group when you’re creating lunches. Try to add dairy, grains, veggies, and fruit and that is a well-balanced meal for the kids!

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