7 Lunch Box Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches

Are you looking for new ideas on how to pack that lunchbox but sick of boring, bland sandwiches? Packing lunches daily can get a bit monotonous. So, let’s break up the monotony and spice up your lunch box with some fresh ideas! 

1. Cheese Plate 

If one of your favorite things is appetizers, you’ll love this lunch box idea. Add various cubed cheese, a mixture of crackers, grapes, apples, figs, and anything you love about a cheese board. You can add protein, such as hard-boiled eggs, salami, pepperoni, or diced and sliced ham.  

2. Chicken Salad  

No, not a sandwich. Make chicken salad however you like and add it to your lunch box. Add crackers, grapes, and carrots. This lunch box meal is filled with healthy items to keep you energized until your next meal or snack.  

3. Protein Box  

Trying to stay low carb? Looking to bulk up your daily protein? Fill your lunch box with some of your favorite deli cuts or carved meats, then add some cubed cheese, hard-boiled egg, and roasted yet lightly salted nuts. Finish it with a protein shake for the perfect protein-heavy lunch box meal.  

If you have other dietary restrictions, you can always make simple swaps. For example, swap the meats for high-protein Greek yogurt or roasted chickpeas for easy vegetarian swaps. The options are endless!  

4. Deconstructed BLT  

It’s like a grazing box or a deconstructed salad but with more oomph. Add bacon, crunchy romaine lettuce, slices of tomatoes, a hard-boiled egg, and various crackers for an extra bit of crunch in your lunch box. You can even go a step further and add some chicken for protein or a side of Greek yogurt for a rounded-out meal.  

5. Sweet and Salty Mix  

Everyone loves that sweet and salty combination. Pack apple slices, peanut butter, honey-roasted peanuts, chocolate chips, and pretzels in your lunch box. If you want something more substantial, add some Greek yogurt and create the most delicious yogurt parfait.   

6. The All American  

A few things come to mind when packing up an all-American lunch box—first, some energy-producing carbs in the form of pretzels. Next, add some protein with a better-for-you string cheese, a good trail mix, and some fruit—apple slices, mandarin oranges, or applesauce.   

7. Hummus Dipping Box  

Next time you head to the store, grab some individualized hummus containers. They are perfectly portioned, and you don’t need to fuss with other containers. Next, pack some pita chips, mini nann bread, celery, carrots, and cucumber slices! If you are in the mood for something a bit salty, pair it with some green olives!  

Wrapping Up Lunch Box Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches 

There you have it! Seven ideas for lunchboxes that are not sandwiches. These are fun and packed with healthy and nutritious options that can be altered to fit dietary needs or preferences. You can even pack these for the fridge, so you always have different healthy snacking options!