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    Home » Recipes » Dinners, Sides, and Drinks » Main Dishes

    21 Easy Lunch and Snack Recipes

    Published: Apr 1, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2020 by Jocelyn · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Make your midday fun and delicious with these 21 Easy Lunch and Snack Recipes. Quick and easy recipes that kids and adults can enjoy making and eating together.

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    Are you stuck in a lunch time rut?  Preparing and eating the same thing for lunch every day? Sometimes that can be convenient, but other times it can be boring.

    I'm right there with you. In fact, these days I find myself forgetting what day it is and even forgetting to eat lunch until way later in the day.

    Of course, I can always count on our kids to remind me because they are home with us and getting tired of eating the same things too.

    So, I put together a list of easy lunch and snack ideas that you can make for your hungry kiddos.  Actually, most of these recipes are also so easy that your kids could make you lunch. Oh, yeah!

    21 Easy Lunch and Snack Recipes

    1

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    This easy Chicken Noodle Soup is great for those cooler days. It is easy to have on the dinner table in 30 minutes.

    2

    BBQ Chicken & Avocado Quesadillas

    Cheese quesadillas filled with barbecue chicken and avocado chunks makes a great easy dinner recipe. This meal always disappears in our house.

    3

    Sweet & Salty Trail Mix

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with a bowl of this Sweet and Salty Trail Mix. Pretzels, peanut butter cups, peanuts, and cookies make this homemade snack mix taste so good.

    4

    Grape Pecan Chicken Salad

    Dill and red grapes add a fun and delicious flavor to this Grape Pecan Chicken Salad. Perfect for sandwiches or salads.

    5

    Best Creamy Stove Top Mac and Cheese

    A pot of the Best Creamy Stove Top Mac and Cheese will get smiles from kids and adults. Extra cheesy, delicious, and ready in less than 20 minutes makes it perfect for dinner.

    6

    Fruit Salsa Yogurt Cups

    Enjoy these Fruit Salsa Yogurt Cups as a small little desert. Or just eat the fruit salad by itself.

    7

    Best Creamy Tomato Soup

    A pot of the Best Creamy Tomato Soup can be made with just a few ingredients.  It's a delicious and easy soup recipe that can be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes.

    8

    Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Bites

    These little Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Bites are full of gooey cheese. A plate of these bites are great for an after school snack or a game day party.

    9

    Raspberry Orange Frozen Yogurt Bowls

    Fresh fruit and granola on top of these Raspberry Orange Frozen Yogurt Bowls is just the healthy snack you need this afternoon.

    10

    Chicken BLT Ranch Pizza

    Tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce add a fun summer flair to this easy Chicken BLT Ranch Pizza. It's a great appetizer or dinner for summer picnics.

    11

    Cheesy Taco Taquitos

    These Cheesy Taco Taquitos are full of taco meat, cheese, and tomatoes. Great 30 minute dinner idea for busy nights.

    12

    Peanut Butter Cranberry Granola Bites

    These healthy granola bites get their flavor from peanut butter and dried cranberries.

    13

    Seven Layer Burritos

    These easy Seven Layer Burritos are easy to make for busy nights. Layers of rice beans, veggies, and sour cream are so delicious together.

    14

    Pizza Pasta Salad

    This easy Pizza Pasta Salad is full of different pizza toppings.  It is the perfect salad for after a busy day or for summer picnics.

    15

    Triple Berry Orange Smoothie

    Frozen fruit, juice, and yogurt gives this Triple Berry Orange Smoothie a delicious and healthy blast. This smoothie is a great way to start out the day or to fight off the afternoon snacking urge.

    16

    Pizza Pinwheels

    Cheese and yogurt pinwheels take on a pizza flavor when filled with your favorite pizza toppings.

    17

    Everything Tuna Salad Three Ways

    This easy Everything Tuna Salad is a delicious dinner option when eating healthy. Perfect for stuffed avocados, wraps, or salads.

    18

    Banana Nutella Quesadillas

    These easy Banana Nutella Quesadillas are full of chocolate and banana goodness. The buttery cinnamon sugar outside adds a little bit extra to this dessert!

    19

    Easy Homemade Salsa

    A few ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to have this Easy Homemade Salsa ready for dinner.  Eat this salsa with your favorite chips, or use it along with your favorite Mexican dinner.

    20

    Buffalo Chicken Calzones

    Your favorite buffalo chicken dip inside a biscuit makes a great calzone for dinner time or game day parties.

    21

    No Bake M&M Granola Bars

    No bake granola bars are a fun way to enjoy a snack in the afternoon. Have fun with the mix ins and create your own fun flavor.

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