School lunches are a tough topic on their own but, toss in a picky eater and they become a bit more of a challenge. Keep in mind that each child has their own preferences and those preferences can change. That’s why we are happy to share some of our favorite 15 Picky Eater School Lunches with you today! Don’t be afraid to “challenge” them every once in a while by adding new foods to their lunch boxes.
15 Picky Eater School Lunches
One of the best ways to make your kids happier with their school lunch experience is to make it fun! These are great ideas that kids will love, but you can’t forget to dress things up a bit. Try using a Bento Box for packing their lunch, or some fun shaped sandwich cutters to make things a little unique. Of course, you shouldn’t forget to pickup a Thermos to send leftovers to school with your kids!
- Mini Gnocchi Lunch from My Fussy Eater
- Cheesy Ranch Chicken Quesadillas from You Brew My Tea
- Homemade Lunchables from 100 Days of Real Food
- Easy Lunch Stackers Bento Box from Working Mother
- Quick Salad Kabobs from A Worthey Read
- Easy Pigs in a Blanket from Moms Confession
- Homemade Uncrustables from 100 Days of Real Food (This can be made as a Nut Free option as well)
- Peanut Butter and Banana Wraps from Mr. Food Test Kitchen
- Chicken Salad Pitas from Mr. Food Test Kitchen
- Pasta Salad from In Search of Yummy-ness
- Black Bean and Avocado Taco Cups from Darcy and Brian
- California Turkey Club Wrap from Sarah’s Cucina Bella
- Customizable Pizza Kabobs from Mom to Mom Nutrition
- Tortilla Pepperoni Pizza from Moms Confession
- PBJ Roll-ups from Fabulessly Frugal
Moms everywhere know how hard it is to make sure kids eat what is packed in their lunch. These recipes are great but easy options. They are full of flavor, healthier than ready-made meals, and are sure to please a picky eater in no time! And how about this for dessert
Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant Bites
Ingredients:
1 can refrigerated croissant dough
1 8oz block cream cheese, softened
4-5 large strawberries
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. lemon zest
¼ C. white sugar, plus 1 Tsp
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Non-stick spray
2 mini muffin pans
1 piping bag (or sandwich bag)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Chop strawberries into small pieces and add to a small bowl
Add 1 tsp sugar and stir until combined. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine cream cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
Mix on medium for 1 minute.
Add lemon zest and strawberries and mix until combined.
Add mixture to a piping bag and set aside.
Unroll croissant dough. Cut each triangle in half, making 16 smaller triangles.
Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.
Add a piece of dough into each muffin slot, allowing edges to hang over (you may have to stretch some out a bit to make it fit).
Cut the tip of the piping bag (make sure you cut enough to allow the pieces of strawberries to come out quickly) and add mixture.
Fill each slot with the mixture.
Bring the edges of dough together and pinch to secure.
Bake for 8 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden brown.
Allow cooling, so mixture inside will set.
Makes 16 mini bites.
*There will be some filling left, so feel free to pipe more on the top, decorate your serving dish, or squeeze into your mouth.
More Tips for Picky Eaters:
Trips to Feeding a Toddler that is a Picky Eater
How to Feed a Picky Eater
Picky Eaters and How to Handle Them
