100+ Real Food Lunchbox Ideas! Eating on-the-go doesn't have to be complicated! Just stick to nourishing, unprocessed, real food! Need some inspiration? Here's over 100 gluten-free real food lunchbox ideas to get you started!
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Packing lunches doesn't have to be dull and boring.
Whether you're on-the-go, needing to come up with ideas for school lunches, or wanting to find someinspiration to get out of a food rut, I've got you covered with over 100 gluten-free, real food lunch ideas.
Packing a lunch is actually pretty simple. Just keep it real, unprocessed and make it fun.
Leftovers are always great and make excellent additions for lunches. Fresh veggies and fruits are super simple - just eat with the season and choose what sounds best to you. And keep it full of flavor so you make your taste buds happy!
Go ahead and live a little too, I am all for having some yummy treats. Remember ... keep it simple and don't make yourself crazy making an elaborate lunch. Just have fun with it!
Here's a peak at one of my recent real food lunchbox ideas for on-the-go lunches.
I packed a bunch of goodies that I shared with my Tiny Love. For the main protein, I made organic ham rollups with raw organic cheddar cheese and fermented pickles {I always like to include at least one fermented food with our meals}.
I filled up the larger round container with grass-fed organic whole plain yogurt, with a little bit of my favoritegrass-fed collagenmixed in for extra protein and drizzled with raw honey {we added blueberries to it too}.
For organic veggies, I packed some carrots, cucumber and Sungold cherry tomatoes. The little round container has organic cultured sour cream {Nancy's brand} with a little bit of Celticsea salt and some spices mixed into it for a homemade french onion veggie dip.
For the organic fruit, I packed some white nectarines, plums and blueberries {eat with the season}. I added a few delicious organic Medjool dates, removed the pits and put some sea salted macadamia nuts in them for a little extra healthy fat.
And of course, I always need a little bit of sweet with my meals ... chocolate always has a special place in my heart. There's a few squares of my favoritefair-trade, organic chocolate caramel crunch with sea salt barin the center.
Not shown in the photo is kombucha. We almost always have a fermented drink like kombucha, water kefir or Switchel with our meals. One of my favorite brands is GT's Kombucha. My family's favorite flavors are Trilogy, Guava Goddess, Gingerade and Passionberry Bliss.
My kids and I love this eco-friendly lunchbox container from PlanetBoxthat I packed this lunch in.It's come in handy several times this summer on day trips and outings.
My girls also love to sit together and use it as a tray at home for lunch, each of them using one side of the tray ... they think it's pretty cool. It also comes with an insulated fabric carry bag that has compartments for utensils, napkins, and a small drink bottle.
My little one, Tiny Love calls it her purse ... too cute. Ours came with some fun ocean-themed magnets that the girls like to stick on the container. It adds a little fun flair.Like the lunchbox? Get it here.
100+ Real Food Lunchbox Ideas
Main CourseReal Food Lunchbox Ideas
AIP Breakfast Pork Sausage from What Great Grandma Ate
Homemade Maple Apple Chicken Breakfast Sausagesby yours truly {pictured above}
Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Roll Ups from Wholesome Yum
Easy Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Saucefrom Allergy Free Alaska
Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets from Whole New Mom
Low Carb Cajun Cauliflower Mini Dogs from Beauty and the Foodie
Healthy Tuna Salad & Cucumber Bites without Mayofrom The Rising Spoon
Chelo Kebabs and Cucumber Yogurt Salad from And Here We Are
Spring Rolls with Rice and Eggs from Prepare & Nourish
Yes You Can: Cure and Smoke Your Own Hamfrom And Here We Are
Classic Deviled Eggs and Guacamole Devils from Common Sense Homesteading
Ground Beef Jerky from Common Sense Homesteading
Cheap & Easy Beef Jerky Strips from Allergy Free Alaska
"Roadkill" Sandwich Spread or Dip from Common Sense Homesteading
Humble Salmon Patties from Eat Beautiful
Zucchini Salmon Cakes from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Paleo Salmon Cakes from A Girl Worth Saving
Summer Veggie Pasta Salad from Strength & Sunshine
Cheezy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa from Strength & Sunshine
Lemon, Garlic Quinoa Salad from Peace, Love & Kale withCarly Shankman
Homemade Potato Saladby yours truly
Gluten Free Broccoli Fritters with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauceby yours truly
Meat & Potato Muffins from Next Breakfast
Bacon Egg Cheddar & Kale Breakfast Muffins from The Rising Spoon
Smoked Salmon and Cabbage Frittata from Next Breakfast
Healthy Instant Pot Bacon Broccoli Frittataby yours truly
Kale and Bacon Quiches with Hash Brown Crust from A Calculated Whisk
Crustless Spring Quicheby yours truly
Grain Free Pizza Quichebyyours truly
Spicy Zuppa Toscana {Potato & Sausage} Soupfrom The Rising Spoon
Snacks, Crackers & Dips Real Food Lunchbox Ideas
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates from Holistic Health Herbalist
Salted Crispy Almonds from Raising Generation Nourished
No Bake Energy Bites from Eat Pray Love ... More
Chocolate Coconut Almond Spread from This Is So Good
Coconut Macadamia Paleo Protein Balls from The Paleo Fix
Cranberry-Walnut Powerballs from Common Sense Homesteading
Strawberry Coconut Bites from This Is So Good
Cinnamon Apple Chips from This Is So Good
Homemade Gluten Free Cheddar Cheese Crackersby yours truly
Simple & Quick Homemade Crackers from Raising Generation Nourished
Simple 5 Ingredient Blender Batter Crackers from Raising Generation Nourished
Homemade "Cheez It" Crackers from Whole New Mom
Vegan Homemade Crackers from Lentils from Whole New Mom
Gluten Free Buttermilk Rice Crackers from Raia's Recipes
Gluten-Free Garlic & Herb Sourdough Crackers from Raia's Recipes {pictured above}
Nut Free Paleo Crackers from What Great Grandma Ate
Almond Crackers - Rosemary and Cinnamon Honey from This Is So Good
Simple Soaked Gluten Free Crackers from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Pumpkin Spice Graham Crackers from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Healthy Rice Cake Topping Ideasby yours truly
Zucchini Chips from Wholesome Yum
Cajun-Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries from Prepare & Nourish
Paleo Blueberry Granola from Raising Generation Nourished
Simple Cinnamon Granola from Raising Generation Nourished
Strawberry Granola fromThis Is So Good
Banana Granola from This Is So Good
Goji Berry Paleo Granola from What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo Chia Honey Power Bars from Raising Generation Nourished
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars from Red and Honey
Instant Pot Applesauce in 3 Minutesby yours truly
3 Minute Sugar Free Instant Pot Pear Applesauceby yours truly
Popcorn - Sweet, Savory, Spicy and Covered in Chocolate from The Organic Kitchen
Surprisingly Good Seasoned Popcorn from Whole New Mom
"Dorito" Flavored Popcorn from Whole New Mom
Can't Stop Eating 'Em Crispy Green Bean Chips from Whole New Mom
Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Chips from Happy Mothering
Crunchy Maple Cinnamon Chickpeas from Eat Pray Love ... More
Roasted Smoked Paprika Cinnamon Chickpeas from Strength & Sunshine
Honey Chipotle Snack Mix from A Girl Worth Saving
Southwest Roasted Sweet Potato Dip from Studio Botanica
Real Food Pimento Cheeseby yours truly
Healthy Beet Cashew Dipby yours truly
Babaganoush from And Here We Are
Sardines Dip from Grass Fed Girl
Paleo 7 Layer Bean Free Dip from Eat Beautiful
Garlic Kale Hummus from Strength & Sunshine
Balsamic Roasted Red Pepper Basil Hummus from Strength & Sunshine
Easy Kosher Dills from Raia's Recipes
Homemade Refrigerator Picklesby yours truly
Ginger-Lime Salsa with Kiwi, Jicama and Tomatillos from Eat Beautiful
Fresh Summer Salsa with Cucumberby yours truly
Tomato Basil Cauliflower Rice from Strength & Sunshine
Onion Bhajis from Next Breakfast
Potato Puffs from Our Small Hours
Muffins & BarsReal Food Lunchbox Ideas
Grain Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffinsby yours truly
Mini Eggnog Donut Muffins from Hybrid Rasta Mama
Grain Free Protein-Packed Blueberry Muffinsby yours truly{pictured above}
Protein-Packed Paleo Blueberry Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffinsby yours truly
Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins from Hybrid Rasta Mama & The Herbal Spoon
Blueberry Muffins from Raising Generation Nourished
Protein-Packed Grain Free Chocolate Banana Muffinsby yours truly
Pizza Muffins from Raising Generation Nourished
Soaked Granola Muffins from Raia's Recipes
Zucchini Banana Muffins from This Is So Good
Chunky Monkey Muffins from This Is So Good
Power Breakfast Muffins from Strength & Sunshine
Sour Cream Cherry Coffee Cake Muffinsby yours truly
Energy Bars from Raising Generation Nourished
Simple Soaked Granola Bars from Raising Generation Nourished
Molasses Protein Snack Bars from Raising Generation Nourished
Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bars from Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Simple Soaked Quinoa Bars from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
No Bake Nut-Free Chocolate Date Bars from A Girl Worth Saving
Gluten-Free Buttermilk Cornbread from Raia's Recipes
Gluten FreeHoney Butter Glazed Cornbreadby yours truly
Breads & WrapsReal Food Lunchbox Ideas
Focaccia Flax Bread from Whole New Mom
Honey Flax Bread from Raia's Recipes
Gluten Free Flat Bread from Prepare & Nourish
Gluten Free "White" Bread from Allergy Free Alaska
Gluten-Free Pita Bread from Raising Generation Nourished {pictured above}
Low Carb Paleo Tortillas with Coconut Flourfrom Wholesome Yum
4 Ingredient Paleo Crepes from Prepare & Nourish
Zucchini Lemon Waffles {Grain Free}by yours truly
Healthy Paleo Protein Packed Orange Vanilla Wafflesby yours truly
Instant Pot Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Breadby yours truly
Gummies & Fruit LeatherReal Food Lunchbox Ideas
Winter Squash Fruit Leather from Eat Beautiful
Strawberry Fruit Roll-Up from Life Currants
Homemade Fruit Snacks from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Honey Orange Fruit Snacks from Raia's Recipes
Homemade Healthy Kombucha FruitSnacks from Homemade Mommy
Probiotic Raspberry Fruit Chews from Happy Healthnut
Homemade Chocolate Gummiesby yours truly
Concord Grape Gummiesby yours truly
Kombucha Lemon Gummies from Raia's Recipes
Grapefruit Gummies from Raia's Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Gummies from Raia's Recipes
Ginger Honey Gummy Snacks from It's a love/love thing
Fruit and Veggie Gummy Snacks from Live Simply
Antioxidant Rich Berry Gummies from Raising Generation Nourished
Melon Gummies from Delicious Obsessions and Raising Generation Nourished
Ice Cream Flavored Yogurt Gummies from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Zucchini Gummy Candy from Common Sense Homesteading
Strawberry-Banana Gummy Candy from Common Sense Homesteading {pictured above}
Immune System Supporting Elderberry & Kombucha Gummies from Food Your Body Will Thank You For
Sweet TreatReal Food Lunchbox Ideas
Fudgy Grain Free Brownies {Paleo + Nut Free}by yours truly{pictured above}
Vitamin C Hibiscus Rose Hip Marshmallowsby yours truly
Healthy Brownie Bites from Primally Inspired
Raw Chocolate Macaroons from Eat Pray Love ... More
Raw Cacao Surprise Bites from Loveurbelly
Chocolate Covered Almonds from A Calculated Whisk
Caramel Glazed Macadamia Nuts from Delicious Obsessions
by yours truly
Grain Free Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookiesby yours truly
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cookies from Raia's Recipes
2 Ingredient Banana Coconut Cookies from Grok Grub
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies from Raia's Recipes
Grain-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies from Tasty Yummies
Gluten Free Inside Out Oreos from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Grain Free Chocolate Crinklesby yours truly
Grain Free Ginger Molasses Cookiesby yours truly
Cherry Chocolate Bars from A Girl Worth Saving
Sweet Potato Pecan Bars from A Girl Worth Saving
Fudgy Pecan Pie Bars from A Girl Worth Saving
Paleo Lemon Bars from A Girl Worth Saving
Homemade Smores Bars {Grain Free}by yours truly
Smooth Chocolate Chia Puddingby yours truly
5 Minute Healthy Instant Pot Chocolate Puddingby yours truly
Easy Real Food Strawberry Panna Cottaby yours truly
Golden Milk Custard with Cookie Crumbby yours truly
Chocolate Cinnamon Gelatin Jigglers from Food Your Body Will Thank You For
Cherry Rhubarb Jello from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
Homemade Orange Jelloby yours truly
Homemade Herbal Tea Jelloby yours truly
Sunshine Jello from Clean Eating Kitchen
Homemade Lemon Curd or Lime Curd by yours truly
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Disclosure: Ireceived a Rover Lunchbox from Planetbox to use and review, all opinions are my own.
