Dinner used to be the one meal of the day that required some thinking. But now that the kids are home, lunch ideas have turned into a bit of a challenge as well. Simple sandwiches just won’t cut it anymore and parents everywhere are being forced to get a bit more creative. And creative doesn’t have to mean time consuming either. There are tons o unique lunch ideas that take just minutes to make.
Think beyond PB&J with one of these great lunch ideas that include tasty rollups, whole wheat BLT tacos=, BBQ chicken bites and more.
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Applewiches
Ditch the bread and sandwich tasty ingredients like cheddar cheese or peanut butter in between apple slices.
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BBQ Chicken Bites
Any barbecue-lover would be stoked to find these fluffy, cheesy chicken poppers on their lunch plate. Brush with buttery parmesan and ranch seasoning before they get devoured!
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Corn Dog Bites
These mini homemade cornbread muffins stuffed with hot dogs are adorable, bite-sized, and super fun to eat as a snack or as lunch.
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Ham & Cheese Sliders
These sliders check all the big boxes: they are quick, easy, super delicious, and they re-heat well. They make an easy lunch when you just want something that’s simple but tastes GOOD.
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Summer Harvest Cheddar Quesadilla
These summer harvest cheddar quesadillas are filled with juicy ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, basil and melted sharp cheddar cheese.
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Taco Pinwheels
Pinwheel sandwiches are the ultimate light lunch or snack. These chicken pinwheels are made with Mexican flavors and always get rave reviews.
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Whole Wheat BLT Tacos
Load up whole wheat taco boats with lettuce, cooked bacon, and tomatoes. Then slip in some fresh avocado and apple slices for contrasting textures and sweetness.
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Zucchini Tots
Sneaking veggies into recipes is our favorite clutch move. Loaded with zucchini and carrots, these tots don't taste even remotely healthy.
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PB&J Kebabs
Everything tastes better when it comes in kebab form right? These are a fun way to get your kids to eat some fruit with their sandwich too.
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