Monday

  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt with honey, granola, and mixed berries
  • Lunch: Turkey and avocado wrap with side salad
  • Dinner: Lemon garlic salmon, steamed broccoli, and microwaveable brown rice

Tuesday

  • Breakfast: Smoothie (banana, spinach, almond milk, peanut butter)
  • Lunch: Chicken salad (rotisserie chicken, celery, Greek yogurt, grapes) in a whole wheat pita
  • Dinner: Ground turkey tacos with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and corn

Wednesday

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal with chia seeds, blueberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup
  • Lunch: Hummus and veggie wrap (carrots, spinach, cucumber, bell peppers)
  • Dinner: Stir-fried shrimp and frozen mixed veggies over microwavable jasmine rice

Thursday

  • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and feta, whole-grain toast
  • Lunch: Cottage cheese, sliced peaches, and a handful of almonds
  • Dinner: Chicken sheet pan meal (chicken breast + sweet potatoes + green beans roasted at 400°F for 25 minutes)

Friday

  • Breakfast: Protein pancakes (can use a quick mix like Kodiak Cakes) with strawberries
  • Lunch: Tuna salad stuffed in avocado halves
  • Dinner: Pasta night — whole wheat spaghetti with marinara and sautéed zucchini on the side

Saturday

  • Breakfast: Peanut butter toast with banana slices and cinnamon
  • Lunch: Quick quesadilla (whole wheat tortilla, cheese, spinach) with salsa
  • Dinner: Grilled chicken sandwiches (or use George Foreman grill) and side coleslaw

Sunday

  • Breakfast: Fruit and yogurt parfaits
  • Lunch: Leftover chicken sandwiches or veggie wraps
  • Dinner: Turkey burger patties, sweet potato fries (air fryer or baked), side salad

🧺 5 Toddler Lunch Box Ideas

  1. Mini Pita Sandwiches:
    • Mini pita stuffed with turkey and cheese
    • Cucumber slices
    • Blueberries
    • Cheese cubes
  2. DIY Snack Lunch:
    • Hummus with mini pretzels
    • Baby carrots and grape tomatoes (cut if needed)
    • Apple slices (sprinkle lemon to prevent browning)
  3. Egg Muffins:
    • Mini egg muffins with spinach and cheese
    • Banana muffin or half banana
    • Yogurt pouch
  4. Pasta Salad Box:
    • Tiny pasta salad (pasta + peas + diced chicken + a little olive oil)
    • Strawberries
    • Snap peas
  5. Quesadilla Wedges:
    • Cheese quesadilla wedges
    • Corn and black bean mix
    • Sliced oranges

To make your life a little easier…. Here is a shopping list for all of the meals listed above!!

🥬 Produce

  • Spinach (fresh + maybe extra for egg muffins)
  • Mixed greens or salad mix
  • Broccoli (fresh or frozen)
  • Mixed frozen vegetables (for stir-fry)
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Green beans (fresh or frozen)
  • Zucchini
  • Cucumber
  • Bell peppers (variety of colors)
  • Carrots (baby carrots or regular)
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Avocados (3-4)
  • Bananas (about 6)
  • Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • Strawberries
  • Apples
  • Peaches (fresh or canned in juice)
  • Oranges
  • Lemons (1–2 for salmon and apple slices)
  • Snap peas
  • Corn (frozen or canned)
  • Black beans (canned)

🍗 Meat / Protein

  • Rotisserie chicken (or cook your own)
  • Chicken breasts (2–4 depending on portion size)
  • Ground turkey (1 pound)
  • Shrimp (raw or cooked, frozen for quick stir-fry)
  • Salmon fillet (1–2, depending on family size)
  • Turkey slices (for wraps and mini pitas)
  • Tuna (canned, 1–2 cans)
  • Turkey burger patties (or ground turkey to make your own)
  • Eggs (at least 1 dozen)

🥛 Dairy

  • Greek yogurt (plain or lightly sweetened)
  • Cottage cheese
  • Shredded cheese (for quesadillas, wraps, egg muffins)
  • Feta cheese (optional, for scrambled eggs)
  • Cheese cubes (for toddler lunches)
  • Milk or plant-based milk (for smoothies and oatmeal)
  • Yogurt pouches (for toddler lunches)

🥖 Grains / Bakery

  • Whole wheat wraps
  • Whole wheat pita bread (mini size for toddlers)
  • Whole grain bread (for toast and sandwiches)
  • Whole wheat spaghetti
  • Quick oatmeal (plain)
  • Jasmine rice (microwavable packs)
  • Brown rice (microwavable packs)
  • Protein pancake mix (like Kodiak Cakes)
  • Granola (for yogurt bowls)
  • Mini pretzels
  • Tortillas (for quesadillas)
  • Pasta (small shape like rotini for toddler pasta salad)

🧂 Pantry / Condiments

  • Peanut butter
  • Maple syrup or honey
  • Olive oil
  • Salsa
  • Marinara sauce (jarred)
  • Hummus
  • Chia seeds
  • Almonds (handful for snacking)
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, taco seasoning, optional spices for sheet pan meals

🍴 Other

  • Muffin liners (for egg muffins)
  • Snack-size containers or lunchbox supplies (optional for packing toddler lunches)

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