Lunchbox Ideas Archives - In the Kids' Kitchen https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/category/recipes/lunchbox-ideas/ A resource for healthy food kids will love eating and making, along with menu plans for the busy mom, and kitchen tool and cookbook reviews. Welcome, to In the Kids' Kitchen. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.6 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/icon-150x150.png Lunchbox Ideas Archives - In the Kids' Kitchen https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/category/recipes/lunchbox-ideas/ 32 32 Chocolate Blueberry Clusters https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/blueberry-pistachio-clusters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blueberry-pistachio-clusters https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/blueberry-pistachio-clusters/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=82820 What’s inside: a delightful twist on chocolate-covered strawberries, these Blueberry Pistachio Clusters are a cookie-sized dessert consisting of chocolate-covered blueberries sprinkled with crushed pistachios. They make a great addition to party platters, grazing boards, lunch boxes – or my favorite, a healthy late night snack. Chocolate-Covered Blueberries Recipe A year ago, I shared my Blueberry...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/blueberry-pistachio-clusters/feed/ 0 Lemon Ricotta Pasta https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/lemon-ricotta-pasta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lemon-ricotta-pasta https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/lemon-ricotta-pasta/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=85279 What’s inside: the perfect creamy and bright pasta for summer (or for whenever you’re craving fresh summer flavors), today’s Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a super simple pasta recipe that can be customized in many different ways – master it once and then make it your own! Creamy Ricotta Pasta Recipe This is the perfect pasta...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/lemon-ricotta-pasta/feed/ 0 Coconut Clusters https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/coconut-clusters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coconut-clusters https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/coconut-clusters/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=85277 What’s inside: A crunchy and sweet lunch box treat that is packed with fiber and protein – perfect for fuelling kids and adults, too! These Coconut Clusters are a nutrient-dense snack recipe that takes minutes to whip up. Copycat Coconut Crunchy Clusters Recipe I’m always on the hunt for healthy lunch box ideas: My daughter...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/coconut-clusters/feed/ 0 Avocado Egg Salad https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/avocado-egg-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avocado-egg-salad https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/avocado-egg-salad/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=84771 Perfect for St Patrick’s Day or after reading Dr Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham, this Avocado Egg Salad recipe uses the richness of avocados to add fat and flavor to a simple egg salad. Egg Salad with Avocado Egg salad is one of my go-to lunch options and I’ve tried lots of “healthy hacks” over...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/avocado-egg-salad/feed/ 0 Avocado Chicken Salad https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/avocado-chicken-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avocado-chicken-salad https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/avocado-chicken-salad/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=84778 What’s inside: a creamy, fresh and protein-packed Avocado Chicken Salad perfect for sandwiches, wraps or rice bowls. Perfect for meal prepping lunch boxes, whether for you or the kids! Chicken Salad with Avocado What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Well, in this case we shared our Avocado Egg Salad first – but we...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/avocado-chicken-salad/feed/ 0 Healthy Rainbow Coleslaw https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/healthy-rainbow-coleslaw/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-rainbow-coleslaw https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/healthy-rainbow-coleslaw/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=1380 Rainbow slaw is a quick, nutritious and FUN way to get some veggies into your kids diets.  This simple salad comes together quick and is packed full of nutrients, flavor and best of all.. color! Healthy Coleslaw Recipe Looking for something festive but healthy to bring to any Saint Patricks Parties? This salad will catch...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/healthy-rainbow-coleslaw/feed/ 0 Glazed Strawberry Muffins https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/glazed-strawberry-muffins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=glazed-strawberry-muffins https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/glazed-strawberry-muffins/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=4319 Light and fluffy strawberry muffins topped with a sweet glaze — an easy homemade recipe that tastes like a bakery treat. Glazed Strawberry Muffins Recipe The perfect tender, golden muffins with the irresistible sweetness of fresh strawberries and a luscious glaze drizzled over the top, these glazed strawberry muffins are a celebration of simplicity and...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/glazed-strawberry-muffins/feed/ 0 Heart-Shaped Valentine Tostada (with Video) https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/giant-valentines-nacho/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giant-valentines-nacho https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/giant-valentines-nacho/#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=84290 Make easy heart-shaped tostadas for Valentine’s Day using tortillas and your favorite toppings — fun, customizable, and perfect for kids or date night. Valentine’s Tostada Recipe A fun snack to serve on Valentine’s Day or a light lunch main to luck into your kids’ lunchboxes as a special Valentine’s Day surprise, today’s GIANT Heart-Shaped Tostadas...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/halloween-mini-pizzas/feed/ 0 Pizza Stuffed Crescent Rolls https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/pizza-stuffed-crescent-rolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pizza-stuffed-crescent-rolls https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/pizza-stuffed-crescent-rolls/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:34:37 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=82118 These pizza crescent rolls are a delicious twist on pizza night. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, they’re the perfect weeknight win that kids will love! Pizza-Stuffed Crescent Rolls Recipe Today, we’re diving into the world of pizza-inspired creations with a twist that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike: Pizza-Stuffed Crescents! We’re...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/pizza-stuffed-crescent-rolls/feed/ 0 Homemade Mozarella Cheese Sticks https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/fried-cheese-sticks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fried-cheese-sticks https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/fried-cheese-sticks/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:40:13 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=82137 You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own fried cheese sticks at home! Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside – kids love them! Homemade Cheese Sticks As a kid, I loved fried mozzarella cheese sticks! They were my favorite after school snack because I could grab some out of the...

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]]> https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/fried-cheese-sticks/feed/ 0 Lemon Strawberry Muffins https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/strawberry-lemon-muffins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strawberry-lemon-muffins https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/strawberry-lemon-muffins/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:46:51 +0000 https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/?p=4304 These lemon strawberry muffins are the perfect way to start your day. They’re moist, flavorful, and packed with fresh strawberries and lemon zest. Strawberry Lemon Muffins It’s strawberry season! These lemon strawberry muffins are a great way to use those fresh strawberries while they’re at their best.  This is an easy muffin recipe – just...

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