Are you struggling to come up with healthy and filling school lunch box ideas that are easy to prepare in the mornings? Costco is my go-to for school lunch box foods. Whether you’re packing for a high school lunch or for a little kid’s school lunch, these healthy lunch box ideas are just perfect. The best part? They’re filling, so your kid won’t go hungry, and they’re super easy to prepare (no more hectic mornings!)
Healthy Lunch Box ideas
Chicken Tacos
For a healthy Mexican lunch option, make a lunch bento with guacamole, tortilla chips, and chicken breast bites. These individual guacamole cups are perfect for the lunch box. Your kids will have fun making little chicken tacos during their school lunch! Pack it with clementine and a yogurt pouch to make it more filling.
Chicken Wraps
If you’re looking for an easy lunch from Costco, just pick up one of these Costco pinwheel chicken wraps. They are in the refrigerated prepared foods section at Costco. Pack a few of these chicken wraps in your child’s lunch box with some Popcorners and a Clementine, and you’ll have a healthy lunch!
Tapas Inspired Lunch Bento
Get creative with your child’s lunch bento box with this healthy tapas-inspired lunch idea. Pack some of these fresh mozzarella wraps wrapped in prosciutto, soppressata, or pepperoni. Then, pair them with grape leaves. Add some seedless grapes and a yogurt drink. It’s an easy, healthy lunch idea that requires zero prep since the items are all refrigerated. This tapas-inspired lunch box idea may not be ideal for picky eaters, but it’s a great way to expand your child’s palate.
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Smoked salmon sandwiches are an easy, healthy lunch box idea. These sandwiches are so easy to make: Kirkland Smoked Salmon and Costco croissant. Then, pack them with a clementine and mozzarella snacking cheese, and your child will have a healthy and filling lunch.
Tortelloni with Marinara Sauce
Tortelloni with marinara sauce is a healthy and filling lunch box idea for the child who loves pasta. Simply heat up this Kirkland Five Cheese Tortelloni in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes, and serve with Rao’s marinara sauce. Pack them in an insulated thermos, and you will have a hearty pasta lunch. Add some clementine and a yogurt pouch for dessert.
Pierogis
My son loves these potato and cheese pierogies. Just pan-fry them for a few minutes, and they’re good to go. Pack them in an insulated thermos. I usually prepare two thermoses for my son (he loves them that much!) Include a clementine, a yogurt pouch, and an oatmeal crumble for dessert.
Hummus and Naan
Hummus and Naan bread are the perfect healthy Mediterranean-inspired lunch. Individual servings of hummus are great for lunch boxes, especially when paired with mini-naan bread. Pack it with seedless grapes, yogurt drink, and oatmeal crumble for dessert.
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
A pulled pork sandwich is another healthy lunch box sandwich idea. It’s super easy to make. Just heat Kirkland’s ready-to-eat Smoked Pulled Pork in the microwave. You can do this the night before to save time in the morning. Then, microwave the right amount for 1 minute in the morning, add some BBQ sauce, and put it in a Martin’s Potato Roll. Pack it in a lunch box with a clementine and a bag of Cape Cod potato chips, and your child will have a delicious, hearty lunch.
Chicken Salad
These Costco rotisserie chicken salads are perfect for school lunch bento boxes. Pack some chicken salad with mini-naan bread. For a more filling lunch, make it a chicken salad sandwich using Martin’s potato rolls. Pack it with some grapes, carrot sticks, and yogurt pouch, and you’ll have the perfect healthy bento lunch box.
Chicken, Cheese and Crackers
Assemble a healthy lunch bento box of chicken, cheese, and crackers. Pack these chicken breast bites along with the Sargento cheese and crackers snack packs. Throw in a clementine and a yogurt pouch, and you’ve got a healthy school lunch with zero prep, perfect for hectic mornings!
Turkey Sandwich
Make an easy turkey sandwich with these natural slow-roasted turkey meat. Use brioche bread and Swiss cheese to pack a filling lunch. Don’t forget to add some seedless grapes so your child gets their serving of fruit. Then add a bag of popcorners to complement the sandwich.
Chicken Quesadilla
Here is another easy and healthy Costco school lunch idea. Just buy a pack of these chicken quesadillas in Costco’s refrigerated prepared foods section. Heat them in the microwave oven or on a pan. Pack them in your kid’s lunch box with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole! Throw in some fruits- a clementine or seedless grapes and a bar of oatmeal crumble for dessert.
Dino Nuggets with Mac and Cheese
Nuggets and Mac and Cheese are easy lunch box ideas. These Dino Nuggets are effortless to prepare in the morning- just air fry for 8 minutes, then pack them in insulated thermos containers to keep them warm until lunchtime. They will stay crispy. Then microwave these Panera Bread Mac and Cheese and pack them in another insulated thermos container. Voila- your child will have a hot lunch. Pack it with fruit and a yogurt pouch.
Potstickers
Potstickers are another easy food to pack in lunch boxes. It’s easiest to make them the night before, and then in the morning, just microwave them and pack them in an insulated thermos. It will still be warm during lunchtime. To keep to the Asian theme, pack a bag of seaweed snacks. Add a clementine and a probiotic drink, and it’s a filling and healthy lunch.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Costco’s Chicken Alfredo Pasta is an easy lunch option. Just microwave it and then pack it in an insulated thermos. It comes with chicken, so there is protein. Pack it with carrot sticks and grapes; you’ll have a healthy and hearty lunch.
Costco Pre-Made Sandwich
If you don’t have time to make a sandwich, buying a pack of chicken sandwiches at Costco is an easy option. Pack it in your kid’s school lunch box along with some grapes, carrot sticks, yogurt pouch, and a bag of Pirate’s Booty, and you’ve got yourself a healthy lunch.
Fried Rice
Fried rice is a filling and healthy lunch box idea. Just microwave a pack of these Yakitori Chicken fried rice and pack it in an insulated thermos. Pair it with a clementine, a probiotic drink, and a bag of seaweed snacks for an effortless, Asian-inspired healthy snack. For older kids, consider adding an extra thermos filled with potstickers to make it more filling.
Chicken and Brown Rice
Pack some chicken breast bites for a hearty lunch and pair them with healthy quinoa and brown rice. The quinoa and brown rice are quick and easy to prepare—just pop them in the microwave and place them in an insulated thermos to keep them warm until lunchtime. Don’t forget to include some seedless grapes, a yogurt drink, and an oatmeal crumble for dessert.
Yakisoba
Instead of fried rice, why not pack Yakisoba noodles? Just microwave them in the morning and then pack them in an insulated thermos. They will still be warm by lunchtime. They’re filled with vegetables, so they’re healthy, but do know they may not be ideal for non-veggie eaters! Add a clementine, a probiotic drink, and a seaweed snack.
Caprese Salad
Mozzarella and tomatoes make for a healthy lunch box option that requires no prep. Just toss marinated mozzarella balls and grape tomatoes in a bento box and mix it well. Since the mozzarella balls are pre-marinated, adding anything else is unnecessary. It’s delicious as is. Pair it with mini-naan bread, some grapes, and a yogurt pouch for dessert. It’s an easy lunch box idea that’s simple to prepare.
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