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The Ultimate Lunchbox Guide

10 Easy Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

A Parent's Guide to Packing Simple, Balanced Lunches + The Prefect After You Eat Treat®

Back-to-school mornings can be hectic. Between getting everyone dressed, finding missing shoes, filling backpacks, and making it out the door on time, packing lunch shouldn't add more stress.

We created this guide filled with simple lunch ideas, easy packing tips, and fun inspiration to help make lunchtime something kids will look forward to.

Whether you're packing lunch for preschool, elementary school, or middle school, these ideas are easy to incorporate your family's favorite foods.

1. The Classic Lunchbox

Prefect for: Every age

Packing Tip: Slice apples the night before and toss them with a little lemon juice to keep them fresh.

2. DIY Snack Box

Kids love choosing what they're going to eat first, and snack boxes makes lunchtime more interactive.

3. Breakfast for Lunch

Who says pancakes are only for mornings?

  • Mini waffles
  • Greek yogurt
  • Strawberries
  • Hard-boiled egg
  • 🍭 Gum Popz

4. Roll-Up Lunch

Instead of bread...

  • Turkey & cheese roll-ups
  • Bell pepper strips
  • Mandarin oranges
  • Crackers
  • 🍭 Swirl Zollipops

Simple, protein packed, and easy for little hands.

5. Mini Picnic Lunch

Pack several smaller items instead of one large meal.

6. Pasta Salad Lunch

Cold pasta works great. Include a cold pack.

  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Mozzarella
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Italian dressing
  • 🍭 Zollipop - pick their favorite flavor.

7. Quesadilla Day

Easy to make the night before and delicious cold or at room temperature.

8. Wrap It Up

  • Chicken wrap
  • Ranch dip
  • Snap peas
  • Grapes
  • 🍭 Gum Popz

Wraps are a great way to change up the sandwich routine.

9. Leftover Lunch

Last night's dinner can make today's lunch.

Less food waste. Less morning work.

10. Let Kids Build It

One of the easiest ways to encourage kids to eat lunch? Let them pack it.

Give them choices like:

Choose one of each:

  • 🥪 Protein
  • 🍎 Fruit
  • 🥕 Vegetable
  • 🥨 Crunchy Snack
  • 🍭 Favorite Zolli treat

Kids are often more excited to eat the lunches they helped create.

Lunch Packing Tips

Prep once, save all week

Wash fruits and vegetables on Sunday so they're ready to pack each morning.

Keep it colorful

Aim for three or more colors in every lunchbox. Colorful lunches often include a wider variety of nutrients and are more visually appealing.

Rotate favorites

Avoid lunchtime boredom by switching up fruits, vegetables, proteins, and snacks throughout the week.

Keep portions realistic

Packing foods your child enjoys in reasonable portions often leads to less waste than overfilling the lunchbox.

Why Parents Love Zolli Candy

Parents choose Zolli Candy because it fits naturally into the lunchtime routine.

  • Sugar Free
  • No Artificial Dyes
  • Allergy Friendly
  • Vegan
  • Non-GMO
  • Kid Approved
  • The Perfect After You Eat Treat®

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No two kids are alike, so why should every lunchbox be?

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