3 Quick Bento Box School Lunch Ideas For Kids

Originating from the cherry blossom country, Japan, bentos are single-portion takeout or homemade meals, typically served for lunch. Bentos are great to draw inspiration from for visually appealing lunch box ideas for kids. The fun shapes and vibrant colours of bento lunch boxes make kids more likely to eat them. Keep reading to learn more about three quick bento box school lunch ideas. 

1. Heart Cut Out Paratha Quesadillas

Aloo or gobi parathas, are a staple lunch frequently packed by Indian mothers. However, kids easily get bored, and the look of the same old parathas rolled in foil with curd or pickles on the side can make them uninterested. So use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart-shaped parathas. Add some shredded cheese in the middle of two parathas, heat them till crisp, and pack this indo-fusion bento lunch with some ketchup. With a lunch so tasty and unique, the lunch box will surely come back empty. 

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2. Veggie Fryum Sticks

Another great quick bento lunch box snack to pack for your kid is these easy-to-make veggie fryum sticks. Fry some colourful fryums in shallow oil until they are crispy. Cut cucumbers, carrots, and celery into long stick shapes. Stack each stick of vegetables with colourful, crispy fryums. Pack this tasty snack with some ketchup or cheese dip and watch your kid happily munch on vegetables hidden amidst tasty fryums. 

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3. Colourful Star Shaped Fruit Salad

Cut almost anything into fun shapes, and rest assured, your kids will happily gobble it up. Get a star-shaped cookie cutter and cut fruits and vegetables like apples, cucumbers, and kiwi into circle slices. Then make star-shaped cutouts of each vegetable and fruit from the slices and make a tasty fruit salad with seasonings like chaat masala, powdered sugar, and some lemon juice. Mix it well, top it off with some pomegranate seeds, and watch this become your kid’s favourite bento snack. 

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