Inside: If you need some lunch-packing inspiration, here are 10 healthy and affordable ALDI lunch box ideas that kids will love.
Are you bored of your lunchbox?
Telltale signs include kids dramatically announcing “There’s nothing to pack!” (when there definitely is stuff to pack) and half-eaten (or worse, uneaten) lunches arriving home from school.
If you need some inspiration and want to save a ton of money by shopping at ALDI, here are 10 ideas to get you started. Keep a few things in mind:
- I bought these ingredients at ALDI, but you can obviously buy them at other stores as well.
- These are just a few ideas to get you started. Prepare foods and portions that are best for your child.
- If you want details on the lunch boxes and equipment shown here, I provide them. Lunchbox and team details below.
10 ideas for ALDI lunch boxes
Ham and cheese rolls
- Crescent rolls
- Ham and Swiss cheese cold cuts
- Sweet peas
- Blueberries
Hummus box
- Hummus
- Pita crackers
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Grapes
- Chocolate chips in the middle for dessert.
Meatballs
- Frozen meatballs with toothpicks (vegetarian or not; add an airtight container with barbecue sauce or other favorite sauce)
- Bread (spread with butter, nut or seed butter, or cream cheese)
- Cucumber
- Pineapple and strawberries
Yogurt with dressings
- Vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt)
- Granola
- Strawberries
- Hard boiled egg
- Protein Waffle
Sushi with peanut butter and peanut butter
Cut the crust off a slice of bread. Roll it out with a rolling pin. Spread with peanut butter and jam. Roll it up and then cut into pieces.
- Bread
- Peanut butter
- Jelly or jam
- Mini bell peppers
- Freeze-dried apples
Snack type lunch
- Woven whole wheat crackers
- Delicatessen meat
- Spreadable cheese wedges
- Broccoli (pack the sauce in an airtight container)
- Clementines
Brioche sandwich
Oatmeal with toppings
- Instant oatmeal (packed in a thermos)
- Walnuts
- Strawberries and blueberries
- Hard boiled egg
Homemade pizza rolls
I used my pepperoni roll-up recipe and swapped it for refrigerated pizza dough, dividing it into 8 equal portions.
- Refrigerated pizza dough
- Pepperoni
- Slices of mozzarella cheese
- Pizza sauce for dipping
- Peas and carrots
- Strawberries
Tortellini with pesto
- Tortellini
- Pesto sauce in a jar
- Baby carrots (with sauce)
- Apple
Lunch boxes and packing materials
EasyLunchboxes bento box
Our favorite everyday lunch box. Comes in a set of four with colorful lids.
EasyLunchboxes Snack Box
Ideal for packaging smaller portions. Comes in a set of four.
LunchBots Trio
Stainless steel, simple and durable. Available in different sizes.
Planetary Rover Box
A lunch box to indulge yourself in. Includes two airtight containers.
PlanetBox shuttle
Ideal for snacks or smaller lunches. Includes an airtight container.
Silicone baking molds
Perfect for divided lunch boxes and bento boxes.
Brand Thermos Thermos
It holds 10 ounces of food and keeps it warm for five hours.
Questions about ALDI lunch box ideas
What if this food is not enough for my child?
Of course, prepare the appropriate portions for your child. These photos are just to give you ideas and inspiration, not to give you a portion guide. Every child is different and you know your child best.
What if I don’t have an ALDI?
You can also find similar items at other grocery stores.
How can I get my kids to pack their own lunch?
I have a free email series that will help you do just that. It’s a five-day plan to teach kids to be independent packers and give YOU some free time. Click here for the free email series: How to Teach Your Kids to Pack Their Own Lunches.
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