Kids are creatures of habit, and it’s very easy to fall into the trap of feeding them the very few things they like again and again. But these super easy lunch ideas will put a smile on their little faces, as they are not only absolutely delicious, but they are way healthier than any store-bought bites they might want to go for. They are all made with real ingredients, are quick and easy to make, and they are as yummy as can be.

Popcorn Chicken

These Popcorn Chicken bites are beautifully golden-brown and so crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside. Quick and easy to make, coated in nicely seasoned tempura batter and crushed cornflakes, my homemade popcorn chicken will be a big hit with kids.

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Baked Chicken Bites

These Baked Chicken Bites are crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside! It’s such a simple but healthy recipe for kids of all ages, and a much better option that shop-bought chicken bites. These nuggets are made with real ingredients, and taste even better than the fried ones.

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Veggie Tots

These healthy baked Veggie Tots a fantastic lunch that even picky eaters will love. Nutritious, delicious, particularly nice as a finger food for babies, toddlers and older kids too.

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Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasties

These Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasties are beautifully golden and flaky, with a delicious vegetarian filling. Great as a quick lunch, they are ready in well under 30 minutes.

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Tuna and Potato Patties

These Tuna and Potato Patties or tuna fish cakes are so easy to make and really delicious, and even fussy kids will give them a go. They are a great way of using up leftover mashed potatoes, and also sneak in some good old tinned tuna.

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Chicken Kiev Balls

These Chicken Kiev Balls make a fantastic lunch for little ones. Tweaked from the classic chicken kiev recipe, these golden bites are so delicious, and the perfect finger food for little hands.

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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

These Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are beautifully succulent and flavourful, made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s a super simple recipe a quick lunch, and kids will absolutely love them!

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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Another big favourite with kids, these Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are made with puff pastry for a quick and easy lunch idea. Super simple to make, these bites will not last long on the plate.

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Mini Sausage Rolls

My kids absolutely love these Mini Sausage Rolls! They are super easy to make using shop-bought sausagemeat and puff pastry, and are a very popular lunch or picnic choice with little ones.

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Broccoli Bites

My Baked Broccoli Bites are deliciously healthy meal for toddlers and older kids alike. Whether you make them for lunch, picnic, kids’ school lunch box, or simply a healthy snack in between meals, my fantastic cheesy broccoli bites are sure to please the little ones.

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Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels

Another kid-approved lunch idea, these 3-ingredient Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels make a delicious lunch that is super simple to make, and full of goodness too.

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Healthy Chicken Fajitas

These Healthy Chicken Fajitas are a big hit with kids of all ages, they make a lovely lunch that is ready in under 15 minutes. Grilled chicken pieces, lightly fried onions and peppers in a delicious tortilla wrap, and served with sour cream – what a yummy treat!

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Grilled Chicken Avocado Wraps

What a brilliant way to get kids to eat more avocados! These Grilled Chicken Avocado Wraps are a delicious, quick and easy recipe for lunch. Great for kids and grown-ups alike, this delicious wrap can be made with leftover or rotisserie chicken too.

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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

This Chicken Fajita Quesadilla recipe with tortilla wraps, peppers, chicken and onions is officially kids’ favourite meal. Perfect as a lunch idea for picky eaters, or a healthy dish to take out for picnics or playdates. They are super easy to make, healthy and nutritious.

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Breaded Chicken Tenders

These Breaded Chicken Tenders are the very best chicken recipe that goes so well with kids. Quick and easy to make with only 4 main ingredients, these chicken tenders will be your kid’s new favourite thing to eat.

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Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich, a healthy and delicious recipe that makes a great lunch for kids. Ready in about 10 minutes, this sandwich is super quick and easy to make, and a great hit every single time.

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Chive and Cheese Swirls

These Chive and Cheese Swirls are a fantastic lunch ideas for all ages, and even kids will absolutely love them. The combo of cheese is just delicious, and the puff pastry adds a lovely golden flakiness.

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Zucchini Balls

These baked Zucchini Balls are made with grated zucchini, feta cheese and spring onions for some delicious and healthy bites that are full of goodness.

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Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs

These Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs are a great recipe for kids. They are so healthy and made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and they make the perfect bite for a nutritious lunch or a nice picnic.

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Potato Croquettes with Ham and Cheese

Potato Croquettes with Ham and Cheese are a yummy lunch idea made with a few simple ingredients. These croquettes are a big hit with kids who absolutely adore them, and are ridiculously easy to make at home.

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Croque Monsieur

This Croque Monsieur is a super simple but absolutely delicious recipe that makes the best lunch for kids. Toasted, baked or grilled bread slices, ham and cheese, dijon mustard and bechamel sauce, it can’t get any yummier than that! 

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Turkey Patties

These Turkey Patties are made with ground turkey, broccoli and cheddar cheese, and baked to perfection in the oven until juicy and golden brown. Quick, easy, and so delicious!

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Club Sandwiches

Kids love a colourful plate, and these delicious Club Sandwiches are going to be a big hit with them. Made with deli chicken breast, bacon, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce, they are as good as they look.

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