6 High Protein School Lunch Box Ideas

There are so many reasons why high-protein lunches are a great idea for your child. First of all, high protein foods contain many nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, selenium, calcium, iron, and Omega 3 that your child needs to repair and maintain their body as well as grow tall and strong! 

Secondly, high-protein foods help your child stay full for longer, which means their concentration at school won’t suffer, and they might even eat fewer snacks when they get home! 

The good news is you can find 6 of the best high-protein ideas that will fit in your child’s lunch box for school below. Just keep reading to find out what they are! 

1. Eggs 

Some of the best high-protein lunch box ideas are eggs and egg-based dishes because they are packed with protein as well as good fats that will fill your kid up all day long. These also couldn't be easier to pack in a lunch either, as a couple of hard-boiled eggs placed in some cute silicone cups to keep them separate from the rest of their lunch box items.. 

Alternatively, if your child has a more adventurous pallet, and if your busy schedule allows, try cooking up some delicious mini frittatas at the beginning of the week. In them, you can add veggies for fibre, and even more protein with eggs and meat. They’ll keep well in the fridge from Sunday to Friday too, so you can get them made ahead of time. 

Lunch box tip: When packing eggs and egg-based foods in your child’s lunch box, remember that eggs will need to be kept cool for safety reasons. Investing in some cool pouches or even a lunch box that has a cooling feature such as a b.box, is a smart idea.  

2. Chicken Wraps 

If your child is bored senseless with sandwiches, then changing things up with a delicious high-protein wrap could be just what you, and they, are looking for. Not only can you get wraps that are high in protein but you can fill them with high protein ingredients like tuna and peanut butter too. 

One of the simplest options for a lunch box treat packed with high-protein foods is chicken and salad wrap. Choose mini fillets cooked at home and then add veggies like grated carrot, tomatoes, spinach, and cucumber. 

Lunch box tip: You can even make sure that their high-protein wrap stays in one piece and is perfect come lunchtime by choosing a specially made Wrap’d container. 

3. Leftovers 

If you are looking for a super fast and easy version of the high-protein lunch box, then cooking high-protein meals throughout the week like meatballs in sauce and then adding them in your child’s lunch box is a great idea. 

Lunch box tip: Choose a box like the OmniBox V2 that comes not only with a range of compartments but also a thermos food jar to keep food hot and appealing all day long. 

4. Smoothies 

If your child is going through a not-that-hungry phase, or a super picky phase, or maybe you want them to have more fruits and vegetables, then packing a high protein smoothie in their lunch box could be just what’s needed. 

They are super easy to make too, as all you need is to grab the fruits and veggies they like, peel and wash them, then add them to a blender with a high protein binder such as milk or yoghurt.. 

Lunch box tip: When packing a smoothie for your child consider investing in a bottle that makes mess impossible. Also don’t forget to pack it with ice packs to keep it cool and refreshing to drink. 

5. Hummus 

Made from blended chickpeas, hummus is a delicious, high-protein Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dish that is ideal for lunch boxes. The added bonus is that hummus is a dip, which means you can pack all sorts of yummy things that your child can eat their hummus with, making lunchtimes much more exciting. 

Veggies are always a good choice to accompany hummus including baby carrots, cucumber sticks, and slices of capsicum. Adding pretzels, or mini whole wheat crackers can provide a satisfying crunch to compliment the smooth texture of the hummus as well. 

Lunch box tip: Pack hummus and things to dip in separately so they stay preserved until lunchtime. Do this with either silicon snack cups, or choose a lunch box that provides leak proof compartments.

6. Yoghurt 

When it comes to foods for lunch boxes, yoghurt is another great idea that is full of protein and it comes in a wide range of delicious flavours too. You can even get non-dairy and vegan yoghourt which are a great source protein for people on alternative diets.