{"id":12894,"date":"2019-08-29T15:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12894"},"modified":"2025-04-29T17:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:50:24","slug":"6-healthy-lunch-box-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/6-healthy-lunch-box-ideas","title":{"rendered":"6 Healthy Lunch Box Ideas For Kids And Grown Ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking to get out of a lunch box rut? Whether you\u2019re 13 or 40, no one\u2019s immune to that all-too-familiar 11 am stomach grumble. These fresh packed lunch ideas are quick, flavourful and substantial enough to keep the whole family happy until dinnertime.<\/p>\n<h2>1. \u2018Shake-Shake\u2019 Rice Buddha Bowls<\/h2>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto packed lunch box buddha bowl\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nutty-Bang-Bang-Salad-body-copy-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B014WSL5A4\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\"><em>Hardware Silver Aluminium Lunch Tin -Amazon<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Shake off the stress of the day with a big bowl of rice (or you can use noodles), topped with any or all of the following: crispy veg, protein (leftover chicken, tofu, steak, omelette, the possibilities are endless!), seeds (pumpkin or pine nut work well), slices of creamy avocado and a punchy dressing.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a nutrient-packed way to stay full for hours. Plus, you can skip the queue for the microwave! Just layer it up before you leave home (put your dressing at the bottom under the rice or noodles, with veg at the top to keep it crisp), and give it a good shake-up before chowing down \u2013 delicious!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip! <\/strong>Don\u2019t be shy when seasoning the dressing. Cold dishes need an extra flavour boost!<\/p>\n<p>My favourite recipe for a zingy rice salad is our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/chicken-recipes\/nutty-bang-bang-chicken-rice-salad\">Szechuan-inspired Nutty Bang Bang Chicken &amp; Rice Salad.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Wrap it up<\/h2>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto packed lunch box wrap\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/halloumi-wraps-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B075YRXQ4J\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\"><em>Double Layer, Wooden Bento Lunchbox- Amazon<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<p>This super fast finger food is what packed lunch dreams are made of. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/vegetarian-recipes\/smoky-halloumi-carrot-wraps\">Smoky Halloumi &amp; Carrot Wraps<\/a> combine squeaky, salty bites of halloumi with carrot and cumin salad and crispy lamb\u2019s lettuce, all packaged in a sturdy tortilla wrap. Healthy, flavour-packed and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip!\u00a0<\/strong>To avoid soggy wraps, keep your chipotle mayo separate until ready to use. We suggest popping it in a spare cupcake wrapper, or you can reuse a spare sauce pot from your Gousto box.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Playground sandwiches \u2013 reinvented<\/h2>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12954 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto packed lunch box tacos\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chicken-quesadillas-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B014WSL5A4\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\"><em>Hardware Silver Aluminium Lunch Tin -Amazon<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<p>No matter what anyone says \u2013 sandwiches are still the easiest go-to packed lunch. Quesadillas, I\u2019d argue, are a close second because you can rustle them up with three ingredients: tortilla wraps, cheese and any leftovers you have kicking around (chicken, beans, tofu, you name it!) We bake six in the oven at once (instead of pan-frying them individually) for an easy-peasy dinner-to-lunch staple.<\/p>\n<p>Gousto\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/chicken-recipes\/chicken-bean-quesadillas-with-zesty-slaw\"> Chicken &amp; Bean Quesadillas With Zesty Slaw<\/a> with spicy pulled chicken, homemade refried beans and mature cheddar is my personal fave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip!<\/strong> Use Tupperware with dividers to keep the zesty slaw from making your quesadillas soggy.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Not your everyday cheese and pickle sandwich<\/h2>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto packed lunch box cheese toastie\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cheese-toastie-naan-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B0793NTTZ8\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\"><em>4 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers, With Lids -Amazon\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<p>We love a classic Branston and cheddar sarnie, so we decided to riff on the flavours in this Gousto twist! Inspired by Indian flavours, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/vegetarian-recipes\/cheddar-chilli-mango-naan-toastie-with-salad\">Cheddar, Chilli &amp; Mango Naan Toastie<\/a> will see you smothering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tracklements.co.uk\/\"><em>Tracklements<\/em><\/a> Mango Chutney all over fluffy naans before piling on grated cheddar, sliced fresh chilli (it still tastes great without it if your kids don\u2019t like spice!), spring onions and spices. Not only does the cheese melt when you pan-fry it, the buttery naan turns golden and crispy too, so no soggy sandwiches when the lunch bell rings!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Use-it-up Leftover Pasta<\/h2>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto packed lunch box pesto pasta\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pesto-Pasta-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B0793NTTZ8\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\"><em>4 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers, With Lids -Amazon\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<p>The next time you cook pasta, chuck in the rest of the bag, because cold pasta is (probably) the most versatile leftovers-for-lunch option out there. And &#8211; bonus &#8211; if you use the wholewheat variety, the complex carbs will keep you and your family satisfied for the whole day.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make one of my favourite easy pasta sauces, Spinach Basil Pesto:<\/p>\n<p>50g fresh spinach leaves<\/p>\n<p>30g fresh basil leaves<\/p>\n<p>70g toasted pine nuts<\/p>\n<p>40g grated hard Italian cheese<\/p>\n<p>4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped<\/p>\n<p>3\/4 teaspoon coarse salt<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, then 100ml of olive oil for the second step.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Blend all the ingredients with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Drizzle the remaining olive oil in while processing until a smooth sauce forms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip!<\/strong> You can freeze your pesto sauce in ice cube trays, perfect for packed lunches in a pinch.<\/p>\n<h2>6. The 4 pm Smashed Chickpeas and Pitta Snack<\/h2>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto packed lunch box Smashed Chickpeas and Pitta\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chickpea-snack-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B0793NTTZ8\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\"><em>4 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers, With Lids -Amazon\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Maybe your lunch just didn\u2019t hit the spot. Maybe you\u2019re working late. Or maybe your kids are <i>always<\/i> <i>so<\/i> <i>hungry<\/i>! Either way, you can\u2019t go wrong with a wholesome snack to keep those junk food cravings at bay. I love throwing some smashed chickpeas into a pot with coriander, parsley, lemon juice, cumin and a generous glug of olive oil. Toss in some pittas and cucumber slices for a pick-me-up that\u2019s quick and easy.<\/p>\n<p>What packed lunches do you and your kids love? If you have any tips (or know what to avoid!), or think I\u2019ve missed anything, let me know in the comments! Or if you want more lunch ideas for you or the kids, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/healthy-lunchbox-ideas\">Healthy Lunchbox Ideas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/healthy-lunchbox-recipes-kids\">Healthy Lunchbox Ideas For Kids<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/peanut-butter-energy-balls-recipe\">Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe<\/a> for nourishing snack ideas.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking to get out of a lunch box rut? Whether you\u2019re 13 or 40, no one\u2019s immune to that all-too-familiar 11 am stomach grumble. 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