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8 KIDS’ BENTO BOXES YOU CAN SEE YOURSELF MAKING


Think outside the box with these fresh takes on bento lunches. These lunches actually seem do-able and won’t take forever. And what a surprise for kids to open their lunches and find a sandwich shaped like a dinosaur, or a car, or even a crocodile!

Car Bento (via Meet the Dubiens) A few creatively placed pieces of cucumber and cheese make this sandwich ready to hit the road.

Bunny Bento (via Another Lunch) A box packed full of nutritious and delicious nibbles. Animal cut out cheese makes this too cute to pass up.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll Ups (via Bentology) Bite-size PB&J roll ups on a skewer leave plenty of space for other goodies.

Dinosaur Bento (via Wendolonia) A few trims and cuts transform a triangle sandwich into a dashing dinosaur.

Brown Rice Bear (via Super Healthy Kids) An adorable, easy, and “beary” vitamin-rich meal.

Crocodile Sandwich (via Susan Yuen) Kids will get a kick out of this silly and yummy lunch.

Star Pizza (via Ai Bento) Brighten up leftover pizza by cutting it into stars and throwing in a few cherry tomatoes.

School Bus Bento (via Creative Fun Food) Cheddar cheese makes for a perfect school bus with that distinctive golden yellow.

Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.