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Healthy School Lunch Ideas (Whole30, Gluten Free)

A collage of Nom Nom Paleo recipes that happen to her kid approved Whole30 lunches
A collage of Nom Nom Paleo recipe photos that are sandwich-free lunch ideas for kids.

Need a protein-packed sandwich alternative for your kids’ lunches? I’ve listed my kids’ favorite meals that are terrific healthy school lunch ideas!

A collage of healthy school lunches that happen to be gluten-free, paleo, whole30, and kid-approved

These delicious grab-and-go school lunches are perfect for growing kids and teens. All of these make-ahead lunch items can be eaten without utensils and they’re paleo, gluten-free, Whole30 and packed with flavor!

Sonoran Hot Dogs

Crispy bacon-wrapped hot dogs smothered with your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings are a kid-favorite no matter how old they are.

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An overhead shot of Whole30, keto, and paleo Sonoran hot dogs wrapped in lettuce and topped with salsa.

Egg Foo Young

These savory egg pancakes transform any leftover meat and veggies into a delightful lunch. (If your kids still want a sandwich, you can make a grain-free St. Paul Sandwich!)

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A side shot of a stack of paleo, gluten-free, and whole30 egg foo young patties.

Curry Turkey Bites with Apricot Ginger Sauce

I experimented in the kitchen with different vegetable and spice combinations to come up with the perfect bite and ended up with these delectable curry turkey bites!

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An overhead shot of a plate of Curry Turkey Bites and Apricot-Ginger Sauce

Meatloaf Muffins

Love meatloaf? Your kids will love them even more when they’re mini.

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A plate with a paleo meatloaf muffin cut in half.

Lazy Devils

Don’t be fooled by their looks: these glam “Lazy Devils” are easy to throw together on the fly—especially if you hard “boil” your eggs in an Instant Pot!

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Instant Pot Hard "Boiled" Eggs & Lazy Devils by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Curried Meat Pies

These better-for-you grain-free and gluten-free hot pockets are filled with a fragrant curried ground beef filling that will make the kids clamor for more. You should definitely make a big batch so you can stock up your freezer.

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A paleo and gluten-free curried ground beef hand pie with a bite out of it showing the filling.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Frittata Muffins

If these delicious frittata muffins are good enough for actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, they’re good enough for your kids!

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An overhead shot of a Prosciutto-Wrapped Frittata Muffin on a cooling rack

Spicy Tuna Cakes

Inexpensive ingredients like sweet potatoes, canned tuna, and jalapeño peppers are transformed into flavor-packed and nutritious Whole30-friendly seafood bites. I bet your kids can’t stop after eating just one.

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Two paleo and Whole30 spicy tuna cakes are on a white plate.

Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms

Love dim sum? These shrimp stuffed mushrooms will scratch that itch and you won’t miss the gluten-y dumpling wrapper.

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A closeup of paleo and Whole30 shrimp stuffed mushrooms that taste like dim sum dumplings!

Asian Meatballs

This East-West fusion-inspired take on classic Sunday meatballs is a hit with our entire family. These nomtastic balls of meat and minced vegetables are a cinch to prepare, and each bite is bursting with umami!

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A plate is filled with gluten-free and paleo Asian Meatballs and stir-fried spinach.

Chinese Chicken Wings

When I was a kid, I loved bringing leftover chicken wings in my lunch. Guess, what? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree because my boys love it when I pack these wings in their lunches!

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A platter of Whole30-friendly, gluten-free Chinese Chicken Wings

Need more healthy school lunch ideas? Check out this epic paleo school lunch roundup!


Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!

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  1. jill says

    August 25, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    So excited to try just about all of these for my three hungry teenagers who will be starting school remotely from home. Thank you!

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  2. Deborah Weinstein says

    August 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    Omg best lunch lady ever! Can’t wait to try all these!

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  3. Beryl says

    September 2, 2020 at 3:08 am

    Don;t worry about the kids lunch. I’m gonna eat these. Yum. Love your recipes Michelle.

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