10 Yummy Lunch Ideas Your 6 Year Old Will Love

As a parent, it can be a struggle to come up with new and exciting lunch ideas every day that your 6 year old will actually want to eat. To make things easier, we’ve put together a list of 10 yummy lunch ideas that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

1) Grilled cheese with tomato soup – A classic combo that never gets old! Use whole grain bread and low-sodium tomato soup for a healthier twist.

2) Ham and cheese roll-up – Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on a slice of ham, top with a slice of cheese, and roll it up. Cut into bite-sized pieces for an easy, portable lunch.

3) Hummus and veggie wrap – Spread hummus on a tortilla, add your child’s favorite veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, etc.), and roll up for a healthy and delicious lunch.

4) Turkey and avocado sandwich – Use whole grain bread, sliced turkey, avocado, and a smear of dijon mustard for a tasty lunchtime treat.

5) Pizza quesadilla – Use a whole wheat tortilla, top with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and mini pepperonis. Fold in half and cook in a skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6) Apple and peanut butter sandwich – Spread peanut butter on two slices of whole grain bread, add sliced apples, and press together for a sweet and satisfying lunch.

7) Pasta salad – Cook your child’s favorite pasta shape, add cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and a light vinaigrette dressing for a delicious and filling lunch.

8) Turkey and cheese skewers – Cut turkey and cheese into bite-sized pieces and thread onto skewers for a fun and easy-to-eat lunch.

9) Tuna salad lettuce cups – Mix canned tuna with plain Greek yogurt and chopped celery, then spoon into lettuce cups for a protein-packed lunch.

10) Veggie and cream cheese pinwheels – Spread cream cheese on a tortilla, add sliced veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, etc.), and roll up. Slice into pinwheels for a fun lunchtime treat.

With these tasty lunch ideas, your child will look forward to lunchtime every day. Feel free to mix and match ingredients to create new and exciting meals that your little one will love!