10 Gluten Free Lunch Box Ideas

I consider myself a lunch packing pro after packing my oldest a lunch every single day of school for 4 years! While our school has offered a gluten free option, he feels best bringing a lunch I've packed. Honestly, he prefers eating just a few different lunches so I'm not often looking for new ideas but I know lots of others are - but just a reminder that it's okay to pack similar things every day!! Here are 10 easy gluten free lunch ideas your kids will love!

Tips:

• Make sure to pack cold lunches with ice packs to keep it food safe until lunch time!

• Practice opening any items you are sending at home before it goes to school.

• Don't send a whole new meal to school. Try it at home at first!

1. Waffles - Breakfast for lunch is a great idea! Waffles are delicious dipped in syrup or switc it up and serve your PB&J on a waffle sandwich.

2. English Muffin Pizza - A family favorite for dinner, and lunch! You can really customize these to your topping preferences. It's served cold in the lunch box which my kids aren't always a fan of so make sure to test this at home before sending to school.

3. Pasta Salad - I love pasta salad and that you don't have to worry about it being served cold! Add in your favorite mix ins and you have a yummy lunch.

4. DIY Pizza - One thing my son first started doing when he started school was taking note on what other kids were bringing. This one was a request after seeing classmates enjoy it!

5. Snack Lunch - Sometimes kids just want a lunch that feels like a snack and this one is perfect for that. Crackers, meat, and cheese really are nostalgic and can totally be turned gluten free.

6. Wrap - Sandwiches get boring so switch it up by serving it in a tortilla wrap! A little top for gluten free tortillas, warm it up in the microwave 10 seconds to help it break a little less.

7. PB&J Pocket - These little pocket sandwiches are all the rage and it's fun to make gluten free! Some breads work better than others and warming it in the microwave a little helps it stick together better.

PS - Granola butter makes a delicious nut-free AND gluten-free alternative if needed! And of course if oats are tolerated.

8. Bagel - My son looooves bagels and it's a yummy thing to serve for lunch. We love cream cheese but could fill it with your favorite spread.

9. Taco - Taco night is a popular night at our house and I love repurposing leftovers for lunches when I can. Add all of the fillings individually so the tortilla and taco shell don't get soggy.

10. Corndog Muffins - If your kid loves corndogs, these are a great option for lunches! Bake your favorite cornbread in a muffin pan and add in some chopped hot dogs.

Which gluten lunch box ideas would your kid love?! If you make one make sure to share it on social media and tag me @eatprettydarling so I can check it out!!