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    Home » Fall » 100 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas for Kids

    100 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas for Kids

    Published: Jul 17, 2019 Modified: May 13, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

    The ultimate resource for gluten free lunches.  These 100 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas for Kids will be your go to list for the school year!

    muffins, chicken wings and quinoa parfait

    I can't believe it's already time to think about back to school.  It's such a stressful time of year with the school supplies, homework, new teachers, sports and a completely full calendar.

    Did I mention we haven't finished our summer workbooks yet?  So, it's time to start some organizing around here!

    In an effort to streamline the lunch making process I've compiled an extensive list of 100 easy Gluten Free lunchbox ideas. Print it out and put it on your fridge or better yet, take a picture with your phone and you will always have your list at the ready.  Make sure to pin it to your Pinterest board so you can refer to it later.  Here we go!

    If you are a beginner at gluten free check out How to Go Gluten Free the Healthy Way.

    100 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas for Kids (and Adults)

    This list contains affiliate links to Amazon and I may earn a small commission if you purchase.

    Veggies (add hummus, guacamole, salsa, dressing or nut butters for dipping

    1. yellow or red grape tomatoes
    2. mini red and yellow peppers
    3. carrots
    4. snow peas or sugar snap peas
    5. sweet potato fries (in thermos)
    6. mini caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
    7. celery sticks
    8. tossed salad with dressing
    9. jicama sticks
    10. green beans (leftover in thermos)
    11. roasted broccoli (leftover in thermos)
    12. edamame
    13. pickles in these cute packs
    14. olives in these cute packs

    Fruits (add caramel, Nutella or greek yogurt for dipping)

    1. grapes
    2. apples (soak in lemon water to prevent browning) or small apples for eating whole
    3. berries (here are some cute individual packs)
    4. berry parfait with yogurt
    5. applesauce
    6. fruit skewers (or fruit and cheese)
    7. bananas (you can write a secret message)
    8. cubed melon
    9. sliced watermelon
    10. kiwi fruit cut in half - eat with a spoon
    11. fruit smoothie in thermos
    12. apple sandwiches with granola and nut butter

    Proteins

    1. hard boiled or scrambled eggs
    2. scrambled eggs with sausage or bacon
    3. scrambled eggs with Katz Gluten Free English Muffin
    4. English muffin pizzas with Katz Gluten Free English Muffins
    5. egg roll up with ham and cheese (we prefer Boar's Head meats)
    6. corn tortillas or Udi's wraps with lunch meat and cheese
    7. make your own taco with corn tortillas or shells, meat, cheese and toppings in separate containers
    8. taco salad
    9. gluten free tortillas with nut butter, jelly and bananas
    10. mini quiches
    11. bacon and egg cups
    12. pepperoni, sliced cheese and gluten free crackers (we love Crunchmaster)
    13. waffle sandwich (Easiest Gluten Free Waffles used as bread)
    14. protein shake in thermos
    15. Epic Jerky
    16. rice cakes with nut butter and jelly or Nutella
    17. tuna or chicken salad with gluten free crackers or rice cakes
    18. sandwich on Canyon Bakehouse, Three Bakers, Whole Foods Gluten Free Bread or O'Doughs Sandwich Thins / Bagel Thins.
    19. make your own pizza with gluten free Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels, sauce and cheese in separate containers (delicious bagels!)
    20. thin pancakes wrapped around a sausage link (we like Pamela's Pancake Mix)
    21. Grass Fed beef sticks
    22. cheese sticks, Mini Babybel, Belgioioso snacking mozzarella, cheese cubes or American cheese slices
    23. Laughing Cow and salami slices
    24. sandwich on a skewer with cubes of gluten-free bread, cheese, and lunchmeat
    25. corn muffin
    26. breakfast muffin like these Five Ingredient Blender Muffins
    27. baked potato or sweet potato in foil with toppings
    28. chocolate rice cake with whipped cream cheese
    29. Katz Gluten Free Challah Rolls with meat and cheese
    30. Turkey Wraps in romaine lettuce
    31. cottage cheese and fruit
    32. Canyon Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin Bread with PB&J

    Thermos Ideas / Leftovers

    1. fried rice with chicken and veggies
    2. spaghetti
    3. mac-n-cheese (we love Annie's gluten free)
    4. nitrate free hot dogs with or without the bun
    5. nitrate free bacon or sausage
    6. Dr. Praeger's Gluten Free Fish Sticks
    7. Aidell's Gluten Free Meatballs
    8. tortellini with red sauce
    9. Easiest Five Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks
    10. Easy Five Spice Chicken Wings (extra napkins)
    11. Thai Kitchen Rice Noodle Soup
    12. Lotus Foods Brown Rice Ramen
    13. gluten free soup such as Progresso
    14. grilled chicken, steak or pork with dipping sauce
    15. pizza
    16. Applegate Gluten-Free Corndogs
    17. cereal with milk
    18. Gluten-Free Chili With Quinoa 
    19. chicken Nuggets
    20. cooked pasta or rice with veggies and chicken
    21. leftover Ginger Honey Glazed Chicken or Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
    22. roasted potatoes with ranch or marinara for dipping
    23. turkey, beef or bison burgers with or without bun with toppings
    24. Chinese chicken lettuce wraps
    25. French toast or French toast sticks with syrup for dipping

    Snacks / Treats

    1. popcorn
    2. granola with milk or yogurt
    3. snack mix with pretzels, Chex or Cheerios cereal, nuts, mini chocolate chips and raisins.
    4. Annie's fruit snacks
    5. plain yogurt with mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, coconut flakes, berries)
    6. yogurt tubes or drinks
    7. organic chocolate milk
    8. Kind Protein Bars
    9. Five Ingredient Gluten Free Granola Bars from Minimalist Baker
    10. LaraBar
    11. Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze
    12. Snyder's Gluten Free Pretzels
    13. banana, zucchini or pumpkin bread
    14. fruit leather
    15. raisins
    16. Breakfast Snack Bites from Urban Baker
    17. Simple Mills Gluten Free Cookies
    18. Peanut Butter Quinoa Blondies
    19. homeade Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
    20. Five Ingredient Gluten Free Brownies
    21.  Love note!

    Don't forget the cookies!

    peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

    Recipe:  Five Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Always, always check the labels to make sure all your choices are gluten free.  I have included many products that are clearly labeled but on certain items you must check the label.  I am not a dietician but have cooked gluten-free for five years and these are some of my family's favorite products.

    Please leave a comment below with other gluten free lunch ideas.  Happy back to school!

     

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. samantha steven

      September 10, 2018 at 3:29 am

      Love looking through these recipes! Thanks for the great ideas.

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      • Karen Kelly

        September 17, 2018 at 7:15 pm

        Thanks Samantha!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      December 16, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Love your thermos ideas!! Sometimes I just need to have something hot for lunch. Especially now that it is Winter. Thanks for the great list

      Reply

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