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Favorite Homemade Lunch Ideas
Make quick work of deciding what to make (and actually making!) lunch with these easy homemade lunch ideas—including easy hummus and pita. They work at home, to pack for school, for a day at home—for you and the kids!
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1
Calories 253 kcal
1 whole wheat pita bread ¼ cup hummus ¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber, carrots, lettuce, and/or cherry tomatoes 1 ounce cubed cheese (optional) ½ cup sliced fruit (optional)
Warm the pita bread slightly if desired.
Very thinly slice raw veggies and the bread for toddlers to ensure it's easy to chew.
Think of a main item for lunch, then surround it with a few other types of foods such as fruit, veggies, dairy, whole grains, and a drink.
Add peanut-free snacks or lunch snacks as needed to make any idea more filling.
Take shortcuts as needed, including salad kits, precooked rice, canned beans, and frozen veggies.
Include a drink with lunch, such as milk or water.
Invest in durable lunch boxes if you'll be sending lunches to school or daycare.
Calories: 253 kcal | Carbohydrates: 41 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 470 mg | Potassium: 281 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 42 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 36 mg | Iron: 3 mg