Whether it’s a new school year or you're simply hunting for fresh vegan lunchbox inspiration, we’ve got your back with a roundup that ensures your kids won’t be swapping their meals for someone else's Oreos.
From your youngest picky eater to your too-cool-for-lunchboxes teenager, and even for your own grown-up lunchbox, we’ve got ideas for everyone. With everything from sweet treats to healthier options, this roundup will keep them happy and you feeling like a lunch-packing pro.
For more lunch box ideas check out Vegan School Lunch Ideas for Kids.
So grab your reusable snack bags and thermos containers and let’s dive in!
RECIPES
Vegan Hamburger Helper
Get ready for a delicious trip down memory lane with Nuts & Twigs' Vegan Hamburger Helper! This easy, one-pot wonder is packed with hearty pasta, savory plant-based "meat," and a creamy, dreamy sauce perfect for making ahead and saving for those lunch boxes.
Homemade Raspberry Fruit Leather
This sweet, tangy delight of Homemade Raspberry Fruit Leather from Chef Ani is a simple, all-natural snack perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and ideal for lunch boxes!
Vegan Garden Toast with Hummus and Fresh Veggies
This Vegan Garden Toast with Hummus and Fresh Veggies is a quick, colorful treat perfect for kids' lunchboxes. Spread hummus on toast and top with fresh veggies like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. It's a fun, nutritious, and delicious way to get kids excited about their veggies!
Mini Lasagna Recipe (Single Serve Lasagna)
Get ready to fall in love with these adorable Mini Lasagnas from Raepublic – all the cheesy, saucy goodness of your favorite Italian dish, but perfectly portioned for those on-the-go lunchbox meals.
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Naturally sweet and loaded with energy, these vegan chocolate peanut butter energy balls from Happy Kitchen are delicious, healthy, and perfect for an after-school snack or lunch box.
Vegan Corn Dogs
Kids love this vegan corn dog recipe from Kathy's Vegan Kitchen. They are bite-sized, easy to make, and great for an appetizer, a side dish, or a lunch box treat!
Blueberry Oat Bars
These Blueberry Oat Bars from A Plantiful Path are so yummy! Oil-free, refined sugar-free, and whole grain – they are so healthy you can eat them for breakfast or pack them in your lunchbox!
Dehydrated Pear Fruit Roll Up
These easy-to-make all-natural, long-lasting fruit snacks from Sustain My Cooking Habit taste like fresh pears. Although with only two ingredients (pear and lemon) it should not come as a surprise. These chewy snacks are packed full of delightful flavor and goodness and perfect for lunchboxes.
Chickpea Blondies
A can of chickpeas never tasted as good as it does in these chickpea blondies from My Kids Lick the Bowl! Gooey, chocolatey, and oh-so-delicious - your kids will look forward to their lunch at school - guaranteed.
The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese
Indulge in melty, dairy-free delight with this vegan grilled cheese recipe from Basics From Bails. It's comfort food, minus the guilt, and perfect for a lunch box. Get ready to savor every gooey, plant-based bite!
Crunchy Chickpea Crackers
These crackers by My Kids Lick the Bowl have everything you want when it comes to crackers - they're crunchy, savory, delicious, and packed with the goodness of chickpeas and oats. These crackers are perfect for lunchboxes with hummus, vegan cheese, and dips.
Healthy No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites
These healthy, no-bake chickpea cookie dough bites from Haute Healthy Living make a delicious and nutritious snack on the go! Made with simple ingredients, they’re a good source of protein and fiber and have just the right amount of chocolate chips for a fun and tasty treat that tastes like raw cookie dough.
Vegan BLT Sandwich With Soy Curls
Here's another plant-based rendition of the classic favorite that might become your new go-to lunch option. This BLT sandwich from Nuts & Twigs introduces a delightful twist using soy curl bacon.
Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich
Take a bite of this Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich from Happy Kitchen at lunchtime! It packs all the smoky, crunchy, and juicy goodness of a classic BLT, minus the "B", and fits perfectly in your lunch box, ready to be enjoyed.
Vegan Tunacado Sandwich
This vegan tunacado sandwich from Nuts & Twigs is a flavor bomb, combining a vegan tuna mixture with creamy avocado, zesty vegan pesto, fresh tomatoes, and a spicy vegan chipotle aioli for a deliciously nutritious sandwich for anyones lunchbox.
Vegan Summer Rolls
Filled with marinated tofu, colorful veggies, and wrapped in a delicate rice paper wrapper, these rolls are not only beautiful to look at, but also packed with flavor and nutrients making it a great addition to your lunchbox ideas.
Vegan Doughnuts
The kiddos are going to love opening their lunch box to find these beauties from Christina's Cucina. These perfect vegan doughnuts are super light and fluffy! No one will ever know they're vegan.
Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
This Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus from Living Chirpy comes together in only a few minutes with minimal cleanup. Kids will eat this up with baby carrots, crackers, and even those broccoli florets they usually push to the side. It’s a snack-time lunch box game-changer!
Classic Vegan Granola Bars
Looking for the ultimate snack or lunch box treat that's both nutritious and delicious? You've got it in this classic homemade vegan granola bar from Nuts & Twigs that combines wholesome oats, nuts, and fruits into a fantastic treat for any occasion.
Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Toshi's Table makes these easy vegan apple oatmeal muffins. They are perfect for the fall when kids start school and are great for their lunch box. They will fill your house with a delightful cinnamon apple aroma, leaving you drooling. The best thing about these vegan muffins is they only take 30 minutes to make!
Homemade Spaghetti O's
Kick the can and make this healthy recipe for the kids! These homemade Spaghetti O's from Strength and Sunshine are allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A super easy lunch for those lunchboxes!
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