Homemade Lunchables

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Reduce the cost of buying lunches with these super easy, affordable, and versatile Homemade Lunchables. With four flavor options, allergy modifications, storage info, and more, these are some of our favorite kids lunch ideas!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Easy Lunchbox

Ingredients

½ cup crackers (or mini naan or pita bread)
¼ cup cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby Jack)
1-2 ounces deli meat (such as turkey, ham, pepperoni, or salami)
½ cup produce (such as cucumbers, carrots, strawberries, or other fruit)
dip, sauce, dessert (optional)

Instructions

Place the ingredients into a lunch box. Use a small dip container for any sauces if desired to make sure they do not spill.
Seal the lunch box and let the kids assemble and eat the foods assembled into stacks or separately.

Notes

You can make Homemade Lunchables up to 48 hours ahead of time, cover tightly with the lid, and store in the refrigerator.
Include fruits, veggies, dips, sauces, and desserts as you like.
Use "cracker cuts" for square pieces of cheese that fit into bento boxes, or cut larger pieces of cheese into smaller squares.
Include a drink or kids water bottle as needed.
To pack for school, preschool, or daycare, send with ice packs in an insulated lunch bag to keep the food safe.
Use a mix of food groups to ensure there is enough satisfying food to keep the kids full until the next meal or snack.

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