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    Home » Recipes » Kids Lunch Box

    Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    Jul 20, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 21 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    75+ Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Kids School Lunch Box recipes ideas that your kids will love! These recipes are filled with wholesome ingredients, packed with nutrients, and will keep your kids satisfied all afternoon.

    You can also find tips on packing school lunchboxes and a list of our favorite lunch box packing tools. Great for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school-aged kids.

    75+ Indian Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes collage for pinterest

    Hello, its back to school time, Here I am sharing healthy, easy, kid-friendly lunches and snacks that I serve my daughter Dhwani Monday to Friday, along with a few tips & tricks here and there. I hope you find this post useful to pack meals for your children.

    If you landed on this page, I am sure you got some naughty & playful kids at home 🙂 And we agree that for most kids - The mother is by default a "Lifetime Master Chef".

    No wonder we Mothers constantly keep looking for yummy breakfast ideas or lunch ideas, or healthy snack ideas for our kids. This seems like a herculean task. So saluting all these wonderful Mother's, I would like to share my proud collection of 75+ Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes.

    From pasta, sandwiches, rice, to parathas, you can find a variety of options for your lovely kids. Trust me; your kids will love these Indian Veg lunch box ideas & would ask for more & more.

    Got a cute little toddler at home? Coming up with toddler breakfast ideas is also never an easy task. Check out Healthy Toddler Indian Breakfast Ideas.

    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or a dietician. I am doing what is best for my kid to create a balanced and nutritious lunch.

    Why You'll Love These School Lunch Ideas

    • Healthy, wholesome, colorful, and attractive fun lunches.
    • Packed in Bento-style lunchboxes.
    • Balanced lunches with protein, grains, vegetables, fruits & sometimes treats.
    • Great for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school-aged kids.
    • Make-ahead tips & tricks.
    • Great for hot lunches at home.
    • It can be made to allergy-friendly recipes – Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, or Dairy-Free.

    Tips For Packing School Lunches

    I am sharing a few helpful tips and tricks for packing school lunches and snacks.

    • Plan your lunchbox in advance:  Take time on the weekends or the previous night to decide what you'll serve in the days ahead. You can also make handy printables. You can prep the night before as much as possible to ease your stressful mornings. For example, - make the dosa batter, chapati dough, filling for paratha, sandwich, cool completely and refrigerate. You can also chop some veggies, fruits and store them in the fridge.
    • Get your kids involved in lunchbox planning – It is an inspiring way for them to learn and try new foods. You can also ask them to help chop the fruits and veggies, skewer the fruits on toothpicks, make the sandwich, or pack the food in the lunchbox.
    • Bento Box - I love using bento-style stainless steel lunchboxes with compartments as it allows me to pack a variety of foods like main lunch meal, snacks like fruits, veggies, sweet treats, and sides like sauce, and dips.
    • Thermos: You can pack hot soups and pasta in a thermos to keep the food warm and retain its consistency on a chilly or rainy day.
    • Water: Always filtered water, but occasionally I send fresh homemade juice like orange or strawberry.
    • Balanced Meal: Pack a well-balanced meal with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unprocessed foods, carbs, protein, and dairy. Consider the below nutrient-dense foods.
    1. Fruits: Always try to pack fresh, colorful, organic seasonal fruits for your child.
    2. Vegetables: Try to include a variety of fresh, low-sodium frozen vegetables, including colored, dark green leafy greens.
    3. Whole Grains: Choose whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, quinoa, rice, whole-wheat pasta, and millet.
    4. Protein: Choose paneer (cottage cheese), greek yogurt, tofu, lentils, beans, peas, unsalted nuts, and seeds.
    5. Dairy: Try to include dairy products, such as milk, plain yogurt, and cheese.
    • Switch things up: Repeated lunches can be boring, so try to change the menu weekly by switching things up, be it in the main lunch, snacks, veggies, or fruits. Also put, surprise delights include crackers, chips, homemade cakes, cookies, savory snacks, or sweets some days. I also prefer to pack her favorite breakfast food for lunch at times.
    • Prevent food from getting soggy: I prefer cooking food just before packing my lunchbox. However, hot food, when packed in steel lunch boxes, causes condensation and makes the food soggy. To avoid it, allow food like paratha, grilled sandwich to cool completely before packing.
    • Utilize leftovers â€“ make sure to use any leftovers that will work as a cold lunch – pizza, pasta, soups, dips, etc.

    Favorite Lunch Box Packing Tools

    Below are some of my favorite tools for packing fun school lunches.

    • Lunch Box: bento-style stainless steel tiffin box called Lunchbots, which is Eco-Friendly, Dishwasher Safe, and BPA-Free.
    • Thermos: retains the temperature of hot or cold meals. Great for soup, pasta, or a cold snack.
    • Insulated thermal bags: helps to keep the food warm or cold.
    • Small Dip Containers: great for packing snacks, desserts, dips, sauces, and yogurt/raita.
    • Silicone Muffin Liners: These are ideal as snack holders to keep food separate in your divided container.
    • LunchBots Silicone Bento Cups Set - Keeps liquids from seeping into other sections, so your snacks, like cookies, and crackers, stay crisp.
    • Small Cutters: these are great for cutting out fruits, vegetables, and cheese, into different shapes.
    • Sandwich Shape Cutters: help to turn any sandwich into a fun shape, bringing joy to your children.
    • Ice Pack: helps to keep the lunches cold.
    • Water Bottle: to send water cold or warm for lunch.

    My other Favorite Kitchen Gadgets

    • Instant Pot: electric pressure cooker used for cooking rice, lentils, pasta, soups, and steamed veggies.
    • Air Fryer: used for roasting veggies, cookies, and more.
    • Panini Press: used for grilling sandwiches, burgers, etc.

    Do not use plastic lunch boxes for your kids. They are toxic. You can also check my Amazon Shop Page, to find out all my favorite products for packing lunch boxes.

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    • Why You'll Love These School Lunch Ideas
    • Tips For Packing School Lunches
    • Favorite Lunch Box Packing Tools
    • 75+ Indian Kids Lunch Box Recipe Ideas
    • 1. Spinach Corn Sandwich + Orange + Almonds & Pistachios
    • 2. Mini Paneer Uttapam + Tomato Ketchup + Carrot Sticks
    • 3. Carrot Rice + Cucumber + Fruittella
    • 4. Potato Spinach Pancakes + Sprouted Moong & Corn Salad+ Red Grapes
    • 5. Mayonnaise Veggie Pasta + Strawberries + Peanut Chikki
    • 6. Palak Chapati + Jeera Aloo + Orange
    • 7. Dal Paratha + Pineapple Raita + Carrot Sticks
    • 8. Pineapple Fried Rice + Fryums + Blueberries
    • 9. Veg Vermicelli Upma + Peanut Sundal + Mango
    • 10. Spinach Coin Dosa + Peanut Chutney + Pineapple
    • 11. Avocado Parathas + Beetroot Kurma + Mini Pretzels
    • 12. Lemon Idli + Yogurt + Strawberry
    • 13. Tomato Rice using Coconut Milk + Carrot Raita + Red Grapes
    • 14. Paneer Fried Rice + Mixed Nuts + Biscuit
    • 15. Spinach Idly + Peanut Chutney + Potato Chips
    • 16. Zucchini Carrot Paratha + Boondi Raita + Dates
    • 17. Chole & Jeera Rice + Cucumber-Carrot Salad + Kale Chips
    • 18. Spinach Corn Rice + Yogurt + Grapes + Chocolate Brownie
    • 19. Methi Paratha + Ketchup + Moong Sprouts & Pomegranate Salad + Dates
    • 20. Vegetable Paniyaram + Onion Chutney + Orange
    • 21. Drumstick Leaves Paratha + Aloo Gobi + Mixed Nuts
    • 22. Capsicum Rice + Yogurt + Protein Bar
    • 23. Chole Paratha + Onion Raita + Mixed Fruits
    • 24. Coconut Rice + Masala Corn + Blueberries & Black Dry Grapes
    • 25. Chapati + Chana Masala + Blueberries
    • 26. Beetroot Rice + Yogurt + Dates and Nut Ladoo + Cherries
    • 27. Flaxseed Roti + Beetroot and Chickpea Stir Fry + Green Grapes
    • 28. Ajwain Paratha + Paneer Bhurji + Carrot & Cucumber
    • 29. Palak Poori + Paneer Capsicum Stir Fry + Cookie & Pistachios
    • 30. Creamy Spinach Pasta + Caramel Makhana + Raspberries
    • 31. Vegetable Quinoa Pulao & Yogurt + Roasted Makhana + Blueberries
    • 32. Broccoli Paneer Paratha + Pistachios & Raisins + Veggie Straws
    • 33. Mushroom Biryani & Yogurt + Besan Ladoo + Cucumber
    • 34. Palak Paneer Paratha + Ketchup + Blueberries
    • 35. Mushroom Fried Rice + Fryums + Orange
    • 36. Peanut Rice + Carrot & Cucumber sticks + Chocolate Makhana
    • 37. Creamy Tomato Pasta + Chocolate & Nut Berry Seeds Mix + Blackberries
    • 38. Cabbage Pulao & Yogurt + Potato Chips + Strawberries & Blueberries
    • 39. Mac & Cheese + Mint Makhana + Red Grapes
    • 40. Beetroot Rice Ball + Guacamole + Tortilla Chips
    • 41. Curd Rice + Apple + French Macaroon
    • 42. Chapati Noodles + Makhana Raita + Pomegranate
    • 43. Makhana Paratha + Potato Sagu + Mixed Nuts
    • 44. Rajma Chawal + Yogurt & Chia Seeds + Orange
    • 45. Lauki Paratha + Ketchup + Beetroot Tikki
    • 46. Butternut Squash Pasta + Dry Grapes + Orange
    • 47. Masala Rice + Lauki Raita + Broccoli Smileys
    • 48. Bajra Khichdi + Yogurt + Dates
    • 49. Flax Seeds Paratha + Rajma Masala + Apple
    • 50. Beetroot Carrot Sandwich + Peri Peri Makhana + Orange
    • 51. Vegetable Fried Idli + Bourbon Biscuit + Grapes
    • 52. Sweet Potato Paratha & Yogurt + Banana Chips + Peach
    • 53. Masala Pasta + Rice Krispies + Apple
    • 54. Aloo Masala Puri + Aamras + Grapes
    • 55. Veg Hakka Noodles + Guacamole + Corn Chips
    • 56. Beetroot Paratha + Yogurt + Pear
    • 57. Tofu Paratha + Strawberry Chia Jam + Mixed Nuts
    • 58. Corn Fried Rice + Cucumber + Murukku
    • 59. Mayonnaise Sandwich + Sauteed Paneer + Kiwi Fruit
    • 60.Thai Peanut Noodles + Blueberries + Banana Chips
    • 61. Peas Pulao + Boondi Raita + Orange
    • 62. Podi Idli + Yogurt + Grapes
    • 63. Lemon Rice + Yogurt + Carrot & Cucumber
    • 64. Pizza Paratha + Carrot + Crispy Tofu
    • 65. Vegetable Pulao + Chocolate + Fruits
    • 66. Rava Paddu + Coconut Chutney + Peanut Butter Makhana
    • 67. Mini Poori + Potato Sagu + Pears
    • 68. Rava Idli + Coconut Chutney + Dates & Apricot
    • 69. Veggie Burger + Chips + Guacamole
    • 70. Chickpea Rice + Greek Yogurt + Mango+ Salad
    • 71. White Sauce Pasta + Cucumber + Hummus
    • 72. Burnt Garlic Fried Rice + Ketchup + Cherries
    • 73. Zucchini Paneer Cheela/Pancake + Yogurt + Fruits
    • 74. Butternut Squash Paratha + Mint Raita + Grapes
    • 75. Paneer Paratha + Cucumber + Fruits
    • 76. Neer Dosa + Coconut Chutney + Fruits
    • 77. Aloo Paratha + Yogurt + Fruits
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Recipes for Kids Lunchbox
    • 75+ Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    75+ Indian Kids Lunch Box Recipe Ideas

    Here are some healthy vegetarian and vegan Indian Kids Lunch Box recipes, which will offer you various options to be served in a lunch box for school or at home.

    1. Spinach Corn Sandwich + Orange + Almonds & Pistachios

    Grilled Spinach Corn Sandwich with mixed nuts and fruit (orange). Replace nuts with veggies or sweet treats for a nut-free option.

    Spinach Corn Sandwich + Orange + Almonds & Pistachios - Easy & healthy kids lunch box recipe that can be made under 20 minutes |indianveggiedelight.com

    2. Mini Paneer Uttapam + Tomato Ketchup + Carrot Sticks

    Paneer Uttapam (soft savory uttapam/pancakes topped up with grated paneer, carrots, onion, tomatoes, and coriander), ketchup, and carrot sticks.

    kids school lunch box idea 2 paneer uttampam

    3. Carrot Rice + Cucumber + Fruittella

    Carrot Rice, cucumber (cut in star shapes using cutter), and sweet treat.

    kids school lunch box idea 3 carrot rice

    4. Potato Spinach Pancakes + Sprouted Moong & Corn Salad+ Red Grapes

    Potato Spinach Pancakes (or Aloo Palak Cheela) are the Indian version of potato hash browns, Sprouted moong salad, and red grapes.

    lunchboxidea4 potato pancakes

    5. Mayonnaise Veggie Pasta + Strawberries + Peanut Chikki

    Mayo Veggie Pasta with peanut chikki and fruit (strawberries). For nut-free snack, you can replace peanut chikki with any healthy sweet treat.

    Healthy School Lunch Recipes that your kids will actually love! These recipes are filled with wholesome ingredients, packed with nutrients and will keep your kids satisfied all afternoon.

    6. Palak Chapati + Jeera Aloo + Orange

    Palak Chapati with Jeera Aloo sabji and fruit (orange).

    lunchboxidea6 spinach chapati

    7. Dal Paratha + Pineapple Raita + Carrot Sticks

    Dal paratha with leftover dal, Pineapple raita and Carrot sticks.

    lunchboxidea7 dal paratha

    8. Pineapple Fried Rice + Fryums + Blueberries

    Colorful pineapple fried rice with fryums and fruit (blueberries).

    lunchboxidea9 pineapple fried rice

    9. Veg Vermicelli Upma + Peanut Sundal + Mango

    Veg Vermicelli Upma with Peanut sundal and fruit (mango). For a nut-free option, replace peanut sundal with chickpea sundal or any bean sundal for extra protein.

    10. Spinach Coin Dosa + Peanut Chutney + Pineapple

    Spinach Coin Dosa with Peanut chutney and fruit (pineapple chunks).

    lunchboxidea10 spinach coin dosa

    11. Avocado Parathas + Beetroot Kurma + Mini Pretzels

    Avocado Paratha with Beetroot curry and store-bought pretzels.

    lunchboxidea11 avocado paratha

    12. Lemon Idli + Yogurt + Strawberry

    Lemon Idli with homemade yogurt and fruit (strawberries).

    lunchboxidea12 lemon idli

    13. Tomato Rice using Coconut Milk + Carrot Raita + Red Grapes

    Tomato Rice with carrot raita and fruit (red grapes).

    lunchboxidea13 tomato rice

    14. Paneer Fried Rice + Mixed Nuts + Biscuit

    Paneer Fried Rice with roasted nuts and little heart biscuits. You can replace nuts with any healthy snack for a nut-free option.

    lunchboxidea14 paneer fried rice

    15. Spinach Idly + Peanut Chutney + Potato Chips

    Spinach Idli with peanut chutney and chips. You can replace peanut chutney with onion tomato chutney for a nut-free option.

    lunchboxidea15_spinach_idly

    16. Zucchini Carrot Paratha + Boondi Raita + Dates

    Zucchini Carrot Paratha with boondi raita and dates.

    lunchboxidea16 zucchini carrot paratha

    17. Chole & Jeera Rice + Cucumber-Carrot Salad + Kale Chips

    Jeera rice with Chana masala, Kale chips, and Carrot cucumber salad.

    lunchboxidea17 chole jeera rice

    18. Spinach Corn Rice + Yogurt + Grapes + Chocolate Brownie

    Spinach Corn Rice with yogurt, grapes, and chocolate brownie.

    lunchboxidea18 spinach rice

    19. Methi Paratha + Ketchup + Moong Sprouts & Pomegranate Salad + Dates

    Methi Paratha with Moong sprouts salad and dates.

    lunchboxidea19 methi paratha

    20. Vegetable Paniyaram + Onion Chutney + Orange

    Vegetable Paniyaram with Onion Chutney and fruit (Orange).

    lunchboxidea20 vegetable paniyaram

    21. Drumstick Leaves Paratha + Aloo Gobi + Mixed Nuts

    Drumstick Leaves Paratha with Aloo Gobi, and Nuts. Replace roasted nuts with any healthy snack for a nut-free option.

    lunchboxidea21 drumstick leaves paratha

    22. Capsicum Rice + Yogurt + Protein Bar

    Capsicum rice with homemade yogurt and protein bar.

    23. Chole Paratha + Onion Raita + Mixed Fruits

    Chole Paratha with Onion Tomato Raita and fruits (apple, pomegranate).

    24. Coconut Rice + Masala Corn + Blueberries & Black Dry Grapes

    Coconut Rice with buttered masala corn, raisins, fruit (blueberries).

    lunchboxidea24 coconut rice

    25. Chapati + Chana Masala + Blueberries

    Chapati with Chana Masala and fruit (blueberries).

    26. Beetroot Rice + Yogurt + Dates and Nut Ladoo + Cherries

    Beetroot rice, homemade yogurt, dates ladoo, and fruit (cherries).

    lunchboxidea26 beetroot rice

    27. Flaxseed Roti + Beetroot and Chickpea Stir Fry + Green Grapes

    Flaxseed roti with beetroot chickpea stir fry and fruit (green grapes).

    28. Ajwain Paratha + Paneer Bhurji + Carrot & Cucumber

    Ajwain Paratha with Paneer Bhurji and veggies (cucumber & carrot sticks).

    lunchboxidea28 ajwain paratha

    29. Palak Poori + Paneer Capsicum Stir Fry + Cookie & Pistachios

    Palak Poori with Paneer Jalfrezi, cookies and nuts.

    30. Creamy Spinach Pasta + Caramel Makhana + Raspberries

    Spinach Pasta, Caramel makhana, and fruit (raspberries).

    lunch box recipes for Kids

    31. Vegetable Quinoa Pulao & Yogurt + Roasted Makhana + Blueberries

    Vegetable Quinoa Pulao with Roasted Makhana, and fruit (blueberries).

    32. Broccoli Paneer Paratha + Pistachios & Raisins + Veggie Straws

    Broccoli Paneer Paratha, nuts & raisins, and snacks.

    lunch box recipes for Kids

    33. Mushroom Biryani & Yogurt + Besan Ladoo + Cucumber

    Mushroom Biryani, Besan Ladoo, and cucumber slices.

    lunch box recipes for Kids

    34. Palak Paneer Paratha + Ketchup + Blueberries

    Palak Paneer Paratha with tomato ketchup, and fruit (blueberries).

    lunch box recipes for Kids

    35. Mushroom Fried Rice + Fryums + Orange

    Mushroom Fried Rice, fryums, and fruit (orange).

    Mushroom Fried Rice + Fryums + Orange

    36. Peanut Rice + Carrot & Cucumber sticks + Chocolate Makhana

    Peanut Rice, Chocolate Makhana, and veggies (carrot and cucumber sticks).

    Peanut Rice + Carrot & Cucumber sticks + Chocolate Makhana

    37. Creamy Tomato Pasta + Chocolate & Nut Berry Seeds Mix + Blackberries

    Creamy Tomato Pasta, nuts, chocolate, and fruit (blackberries).

    lunch box recipes for Kids

    38. Cabbage Pulao & Yogurt + Potato Chips + Strawberries & Blueberries

    Cabbage Rice with homemade yogurt, potato wafers, and fruit (strawberries and blueberries).

    Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    39. Mac & Cheese + Mint Makhana + Red Grapes

    Mac and Cheese, Mint Makhana, and fruit (grapes).

    Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    40. Beetroot Rice Ball + Guacamole + Tortilla Chips

    Beetroot Rice Ball, tortilla chips with Guacamole to dip in.

    Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    41. Curd Rice + Apple + French Macaroon

    Curd Rice, store-bought macaroons, and fruit (apple cut in star shapes using cutter).

    Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    42. Chapati Noodles + Makhana Raita + Pomegranate

    Chapati noodles with leftover roti, Makhana Raita, and fruit (pomegrante).

    chapati noodles kids lunch box recipes

    43. Makhana Paratha + Potato Sagu + Mixed Nuts

    Makhana Paratha with Potato Curry and nuts.

    makhana paratha kids lunch box recipes

    44. Rajma Chawal + Yogurt & Chia Seeds + Orange

    Rajma Chawal with yogurt topped with chia seeds and fruit (orange).

    Rajma_chawa lyogurt chia _orange kids lunch box recipes

    45. Lauki Paratha + Ketchup + Beetroot Tikki

    Lauki Paratha with tomato ketchup and Beetroot Tikki.

    Lauki Paratha + Tomato Ketchup + Beetroot Tikki

    46. Butternut Squash Pasta + Dry Grapes + Orange

    Butternut Squash Pasta with raisins and fruit (orange).

    47. Masala Rice + Lauki Raita + Broccoli Smileys

    Masala Rice with Lauki Raita and Broccoli Smileys.

    Masala Rice + Lauki Raita + Broccoli Smileys

    48. Bajra Khichdi + Yogurt + Dates

    Bajra Khichdi with homemade yogurt and dates.

    bajra khichdi

    49. Flax Seeds Paratha + Rajma Masala + Apple

    Flax seeds paratha with Rajma Masala and apple.

    50. Beetroot Carrot Sandwich + Peri Peri Makhana + Orange

    Beetroot Carrot Sandwich with Peri Peri Makhana and fruit (orange).

    Beetroot Carrot Sandwich + Peri Peri Makhana + Orange/kids lunch box ideas indian recipes

    51. Vegetable Fried Idli + Bourbon Biscuit + Grapes

    Vegetable Fried Idli with bourbon biscuit and fruit (red grapes).

    Vegetable Fried Idli + Bourbon Biscuit + Grapes/kids lunch box ideas indian recipes

    52. Sweet Potato Paratha & Yogurt + Banana Chips + Peach

    Sweet Potato Paratha with homemade yogurt, banana chips, and fruit (peach slices).

    sweet potato recipe/kids lunch box ideas indian recipes

    53. Masala Pasta + Rice Krispies + Apple

    Masala Pasta with rice krispies and fruit (apple cut in a heart shape using cutter).

    Masala Pasta + Rice Krispies + Apple/kids lunch box ideas indian recipes

    54. Aloo Masala Puri + Aamras + Grapes

    Aloo Masala Poori with Aamas and fruit (red grapes).

    Aloo-Masala-Puri-Aamras-Grapes-1

    55. Veg Hakka Noodles + Guacamole + Corn Chips

    Vegetable Hakka Noodles with guacamole with corn chips (from Trader Joe's).

    Veg Chow Mein + Guacamole + Corn Chips

    56. Beetroot Paratha + Yogurt + Pear

    Beetroot Paratha with yogurt and fruit (pear slices).

    Beetroot Paratha + Yogurt + Pear

    57. Tofu Paratha + Strawberry Chia Jam + Mixed Nuts

    Tofu Paratha with Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam, and nuts.

    58. Corn Fried Rice + Cucumber + Murukku

    Corn Fried Rice with cucumber slices and murukku snacks.

    corn_fried_rice+cucumber+murukku/kids lunch box recipes indian

    59. Mayonnaise Sandwich + Sauteed Paneer + Kiwi Fruit

    Mayonnaise Sandwich with sauteed paneer (sauteed in little olive oil, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt) and fruit (kiwi).

    kids school lunch box idea veg mayo sandwich, paneer and kiwi

    60.Thai Peanut Noodles + Blueberries + Banana Chips

    Thai Peanut Noodles, banana chips, and fruit (blueberries).

    Thai Peanut Noodles + Blueberries + Banana Chips

    61. Peas Pulao + Boondi Raita + Orange

    Green Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao) with Boondi Raita and fruit (orange).

    62. Podi Idli + Yogurt + Grapes

    Podi Idli paired with plain greek yogurt and fruit (green grapes).

    63. Lemon Rice + Yogurt + Carrot & Cucumber

    Easy Lemon Rice paired with Yogurt and veggies (carrot and cucumber sticks).

    64. Pizza Paratha + Carrot + Crispy Tofu

    Pizza Paratha, crispy tofu, and baby carrots.

    65. Vegetable Pulao + Chocolate + Fruits

    Vegetable Pulao, chocolate, and fruits (orange and green grapes).

    66. Rava Paddu + Coconut Chutney + Peanut Butter Makhana

    Easy Instant Rava Paddu/Paniyaram paired with Coconut chutney and Peanut butter makhana.

    67. Mini Poori + Potato Sagu + Pears

    Mini Poori's (Made a large chapati and then cut into a round shape using a cutter and deep-fried) paired with Potato Curry and fruit (pears).

    68. Rava Idli + Coconut Chutney + Dates & Apricot

    Rava Idli with Coconut Chutney, Medjool dates, and dried apricots.

    69. Veggie Burger + Chips + Guacamole

    Veggie Burger is made using veggie patties from trader joes. Toasted burger bread and heated frozen veggie patty on a Tawa. Placed a slice of burger, smeared some mayo+ ketchup mixture, placed lettuce and top of it veggie patty and cheese slice. Lettuce helps to prevent burgers from turning soggy. Then added the Served with Tortilla chips and Guacamole.

    70. Chickpea Rice + Greek Yogurt + Mango+ Salad

    Chickpea rice with plain greek yogurt, veggies (cucumber & grape tomatoes), and fruit (mango chunks).

    71. White Sauce Pasta + Cucumber + Hummus

    White sauce pasta, cucumber sticks, and store-bought hummus for dipping.

    72. Burnt Garlic Fried Rice + Ketchup + Cherries

    Burnt Garlic Fried Rice with tomato ketchup and fruit (red cherries).

    73. Zucchini Paneer Cheela/Pancake + Yogurt + Fruits

    Zucchini Paneer Cheela with yogurt and fruit (green grapes and blueberry skewers).

    Recipe for Zucchini Paneer Cheela (Zucchini Paneer Chickpea Flour Pancake)
    1 cup shredded zucchini
    ¼ cup shredded Paneer (cottage cheese)
    ½ cup besan/gram flour (or Chickpea flour)
    2 tablespoons coriander leaves
    ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    ½ teaspoon red chili powder
    ¼ cup water or as needed

    Mix everything in a bowl to get pancake consistency, and cook on the Tawa with some ghee or oil.

    kids school lunch box for Zucchini Paneer Cheela/Pancake, Yogurt, Fruits

    74. Butternut Squash Paratha + Mint Raita + Grapes

    Butternut Squash Paratha with Mint raita and fruit (red grapes).

    75. Paneer Paratha + Cucumber + Fruits

    Paneer Paratha with cucumber slices and fruits (green grapes, strawberries).

    kids lunch box paneer paratha with cucumber and fruits

    76. Neer Dosa + Coconut Chutney + Fruits

    Neer Dosa with coriander coconut chutney, and red cherries.

    Neer Dosa with coriander coconut chutney, and red cherries.

    77. Aloo Paratha + Yogurt + Fruits

    Aloo Paratha with homemade yogurt, and strawberries.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you keep kids lunches warm in a lunch box?

    The best way to keep lunches warm is to invest in good lunch boxes and accessories like Insulated containers, Insulated thermal bags, thermos food container.

    How do you keep your child's school lunch cold?

    You can add an ice pack inside the lunch bag along with a lunchbox to keep it cold. We like Fit & Fresh Cool Slim Reusable Ice Packs.

    Which lunch box is best to pack kids lunches?

    I prefer packing lunch boxes that have compartments, also known as bento boxes, and in a thermos that is stainless steel or BPA-free plastic container.

    What is a bento lunch box?

    Bento Box is a Japanese lunch box with multiple compartments, great for packing a well-balanced meal including grains, fruit, veggies, or protein.

    Is stainless steel lunch box safe?

    Yes! Stainless steel is BPA-free and hence doesn't leach into the foods, unlike many plastic boxes.

    How to cut foods in my kids lunchbox?

    Depending on the age of the kid, cut into bite-sized finger food. I prefer packing mini idli, dosa, and poori as they are bite-sized. I also prefer cutting the fruits and veggies into chunks, sticks, or attractive shapes using cutters.

    How to pack roti or paratha in a lunch box?

    You can wrap roti in parchment paper when they are still hot. This prevents rotis from getting soggy and keeps them soft. I do not recommend wrapping in aluminum foil because heat causes the aluminum to leach into the food, according to some studies.

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    75+ Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipes

    Bhavana Patil
    These 75+ Healthy kids School Lunch box Recipes that your kids will actually love! These recipes are filled with wholesome ingredients, packed with nutrients and will keep your kids satisfied all afternoon.
    4.90 from 19 votes
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    Servings: 1
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Method: Air Fryer, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Cook Time : 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 30 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Steel Lunch Box
    • Steel Condiment Containers
    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • rice
    • vegetables
    • fruits
    • roti
    Keyword indian, Indian Lunch Box Recipes for Kids, kids lunch box recipes, kids lunchbox recipes, vegetarain
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    1. kakar zahida says

      February 08, 2020 at 9:32 am

      please kindly send me the video of this recipy

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        February 10, 2020 at 10:25 am

        Unfortunately i dont have video recipes.all the recipes are posted on the blog/website.

        Reply
    2. Seema Anthony says

      March 05, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Gud ideas for kids lunch.....I enjoyed reading them

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        March 05, 2020 at 10:57 pm

        Thank you so much,glad you liked them.

        Reply
    3. Lucky says

      July 26, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Hey, can you please tell me from where did you purchase that beautiful tiffin box?

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        July 26, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        You can find it here Lucky.

        https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHMNSV6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=bhavana19-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00IHMNSV6&linkId=97086a8c26fbb9ac344684edcde67704

        Reply
    4. Mamata says

      March 31, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great collection. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        April 01, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        Thank you so much Mamata 🙂

        Reply
    5. Nily says

      July 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks for putting together this collection. I hope to try some for my kid, who is starting school soon and a slow eater.

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        July 12, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        Thank you Nily. I hope you get to try it soon and hoping your kid likes it.

        Reply
    6. Anonymous says

      August 10, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Hi, can you share which bowls are you using inside the lunchbots lunchbox? Are these the 1.5 oz containers (lunchbots brand) or anything else?

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        August 10, 2021 at 10:35 pm

        Hello, I have used 2 types, 1 which is smaller in size (1.5 oz) is from lunchbots.. they are too small. Other one which looks little big are 3.5 oz containers..here is the link https://amzn.to/3iAysRe ( i highly recommend these).

        Reply
    7. Ravleen says

      August 10, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Can you please share details of the small containers used in the lunchbots box?

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        August 10, 2021 at 10:45 pm

        Hi Ravleen, They are 3.5 oz steel containers. Here is the link https://amzn.to/3iAysRe

        Reply
    8. Ravleen says

      August 13, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks Bhavana! I did not know these 3.5 oz containers fit in the lunchbots box! This is helpful. Another question - which insulated lunch bag do you use to send this lunchbox? How do I ensure the lunchbox lays flat horizontally so that there is no spillage issue? FYI - love all your recipes and will try some for the upcoming school season.

      Reply
    9. Hari says

      November 07, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Hi, Do you make all these in the morning and any of these recipes can be made a day before. Also, when you pack yogurt, do you include ice pack?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        November 08, 2021 at 11:16 am

        Hi Hari, I do few preparations on the previous day itself, those details have been shared for a few recipes. For example, idli dosa batter, making chapati dough, some vegetable chopping etc. For yogurt I mostly use homemade, so it doesn't turn sour in few hours. Also if it's summer, I mix some milk along with yogurt, prevent it from getting sour. hope this is helpful.

        Reply
    10. PAVANI says

      May 30, 2022 at 6:21 am

      MAM I WAS REALLY HAPPY TO SEE YOUR RECEIPES, I WILL FOLLOW YOU FOR MY SON LUNCH BOX RECEIPES.

      THANK YOU MAM

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        June 09, 2022 at 10:49 pm

        Hi Pavani, Glad you like them.. let me know if you give a try and how your son reacted?

        Reply
    11. Sudha says

      August 27, 2022 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      This what I was looking for! Not fries cut in different shapes or pasta / bread / roti/ dosai loaded with processed cheese and mayo packed in cute Tiffin boxes. Thank you so much

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        August 27, 2022 at 7:53 am

        Thank you for the kind words Sudha, Glad you liked the ideas ..

        Reply

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