Life is crazy and having gluten free kids lunch ideas on the go is key to survival. When running between sports activities and family outings on the weekends, these gluten free kids lunch ideas will be sure to help you. They are even great for school lunches!
Bento Box
These wonderful little boxes can be found in various shapes and sizes. The two we always reach for are
Throw in quick and easy finger foods like carrots, cucumber, cheese, pepperoni (ensure it is a gluten free brand) and even some fruit. The options are endless!
Egg Cups
Have you tried the egg cups from Starbucks? They are so delicious, and it is really easy to create fun options. We often throw in the ingredients we would normally throw into an omelet. If you want a more detailed, recipe, this one is great.
Once we have cooked the egg cups, just store them in the fridge and grab them on the go for gluten free kids lunches. Typically we warm them in the microwave and put into a little thermos like this one.
Leftover Pasta
This is a go to gluten free kids lunch idea. At least once a week this option is used in our house. We often cook pasta and just make sure to make more than we need for quick lunch the next day. If sending leftover pasta to school, you simply heat it up in the morning and put into a lunch sized thermos and it will still be warm for your kiddo at school or on the go between activities. The best thermos we have found is this one.
It is the perfect size and fits nicely in a lunch kit.
Lettuce Wrap with Sandwich Fixings
Sandwiches are a quick staple for on the run todays. We all struggle to get more veggies into our kids and sometimes we don’t have gluten free bread on hand. Just throw your usual sandwich fixings inside of a few lettuce leaves and you have a delicious sandwich for a gluten free kids lunch on the go! If there is a long gap between preparation and eating time, we sometimes put the sauces on the side and use like a dip (think Ranch dressing) or spread just before consuming.
Quick and easy gluten free kids lunch ideas on the go are essential not only for school but also between activities when running around on the weekends. Let us know your quick and easy gluten free kids lunch ideas!
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