Quick and easy kid-approved lunch ideas

By: Marie Waine

You won't find boring lunches here! These kid-approved recipes are simple to make (a necessity) and offer big flavours everyone will love.

Egg, Bacon and Cucumber Sandwich

Breakfast for any other meal than breakfast never gets old. Don't forget the ketchup for dipping!

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on Tortilla

This veggie-filled wrap will keep your kid from crashing mid-afternoon. You can use store-bought hummus to keep prep time to a minimum.

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Vegetarian Carrot Soup

Yes, you can make this entire recipe using the microwave as your heat source—talk about easy!

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Strawberry roll ups

Every lunchbox needs a fun snack. These fruity roll-ups can be made with whatever berry your kids love.

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Black Bean, Corn, & Zucchini Quesadilla

This cheesy quesadilla is just as good served cold as it is hot. Serve with a side of salsa and guacamole for extra fun.

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Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Is there anything better than Pizza Day at school? Fill these single-serve muffins with your kid's favourite toppings for a guaranteed lunchtime hit.

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Halloumi Wraps

This vegetarian recipe uses a salty, medium-firm cheese as a protein. If you haven't tried it before, make yourself a wrap while you make one for your kids!

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