Healthy Homemade Lunchables (Vegan Options)
These healthy lunchables are the perfect solution for picky kids and easy lunches! They are homemade and easy to prep helping you save money and time.
Servings: 4
Calories: 499kcal
Ingredients
Protein ideas-
- 8 ounces tofu , baked into cubes or slices (see teriyaki tofu recipe or tofu sandwich slices recipe for homemade)
- 4 slices plant-based meat alternative
- 16 plant-based pepperoni slices
- 2 links plant-based sausage , sliced
- 4 plant-based meatballs or bean based balls
- 1 cup cooked beans , can use crispy chickpeas
- 1 cup vegan egg , scrambled or omelet style cut up
- ½ cup nuts of choice
Cheese ideas-
Grain ideas-
- 24 crackers , gluten-free if needed
- 4 pita bread , flatbread, or lavash, gluten-free if needed and cut into smaller pieces
- 4 tortillas , cut into smaller pieces or rolled and cut
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup tortilla chips
Fruit ideas-
- 1 cup grapes
- 2 apples , cut into cubes or slices
- 4 small tangerines or cuties , peeled and separated into pieces
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup strawberries , sliced if preferred
- 2 small bananas , sliced
Veggie ideas:
- 16 baby carrots , or 2 carrots cut into rounds or matchsticks
- 2 celery sticks , cut into smaller pieces
- 1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper , cut into slices
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup small broccoli pieces
- 1 cup small cauliflower pieces
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
Dip/sauce ideas:
- ½ cup ranch dressing , or other dressing you prefer
- 1 cup mashed avocado , make into guacamole if preferred
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup nut or seed butter of choice
Dessert ideas:
- ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 4 cookies of choice , gluten-free if needed
- 4 pieces dairy free chocolate
- ½ gummies
- 1 cup jello cubes
- 4 protein balls
Instructions
- Prep ingredients of choice. You can have kids help choose what options they want to give them choice and control over their lunch.
- Line up the ingredients on the counter or table, I like to put them into categories so that they can choose one per category.
- Fill each container with the options from each category. You can make multiple lunchables and store in the fridge for the week.
Notes
- You can mix and match this in so many ways! Use whatever items your family prefers.
- Nutrition facts for this include using: tofu, cheese slices, crackers, grapes, carrots, ranch and chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5552IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg