Change things up.
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Sandwiches are great, but eating them every single day can get boring — even for kids!
So we rounded up 14 sandwich-free lunch ideas your kids will love — all without a single PB&J in sight:
1. Turkey Roll Ups
Because turkey, lettuce, and tomato just tastes so much better when it's in roll up form. Get the recipe.
2. Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pockets
Kinda like a Hot Pocket, just homemade and completely customizable to your kid's taste. Get the recipe.
3. Mini Chicken Tacos
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A BYO taco kit that tastes even better than the store bought version. Get the recipe.
4. DIY Pizza Lunchables
Everything you love about those classic lunch kits — minus the cost. Get the recipe.
5. Homemade Pretzel Dog
Why not surprise your kid by swapping their usual sandwich for a homemade pretzel dog? Heck, it sounds like a great lunch to me! Get the recipe.
6. Sandwich on a Stick
OK, I know we said no sandwiches, but these kabobs are just too darn cute not to include (and 100% not a real sandwich, IMO). Get the recipe.
7. Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Roll Ups
These easy-to-make tortilla wraps are the perfect thing to pack alongside celery sticks and a juice box. Get the recipe.
8. Baked Mac and Cheese Cups
These little mac and cheese cups are delicious warm, cold, or at room temp — so no worries about your kids having to reheat them at lunch time. Get the recipe.
9. Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Part muffin, part bagel, part pizza — the ultimate portable lunch. Get the recipe.
10. Taco Pop Tarts
With ground beef, cheese, and savory spices, these aren't your typical Pop Tarts. Get the recipe.
11. Easy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad
Pasta salad might not be the first thing you think of for a packed lunch, but this one is the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe that doesn't need to be reheated. Get the recipe.
12. Chicken Marinara
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Another pasta dish — chicken marinara — perfect for packing to work. Load it up into a thermos and it'll still be warm come lunchtime. Get the recipe.
13. Peanut Butter and Banana Roll Ups
Peanut butter + banana + tortilla = the easiest and most kid-friendly lunch you'll ever make. Get the recipe.
14. Egg Roll Ups
The perfect excuse to eat breakfast for lunch. Get the recipe.
Looking for more back to school recipe inspiration? Check out these posts:
• Easy No-Sandwich Lunch Box Ideas To Break Your PB&J Routine
