3 Picnic Lunch Ideas for Kids

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So you’re having a picnic? You can’t have a picnic without food! Here are some yummy picnic lunch ideas for kids and all ages.

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Quick Bánh Mì Baguette Sandwich

Got any picky eaters at the picnic? Or just want to try a really good sandwich? This baguette sandwich is a simpler version of the famous Vietnamese bánh mì. It’s my favorite way to eat it!

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 1 small crusty baguette
  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • Handful of shredded chicken

Materials:

  • Knife

Directions:

  1. Cut the baguette horizontally, and don’t cut all the way. The baguette should open without the top and bottom breaking apart.
  2. Spread mayo onto the insides of the baguette.
  3. Place the cilantro and shredded chicken into the sandwich.

Veggie Frittata Muffins

These frittatas are tasty treats for your picnic!

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3 broccoli, chopped
  • 1 green onion stalk, chopped
  • 8 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Materials:

  • Oven
  • Canola oil cooking spray
  • 12-hole muffin tray
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Stirring spoon

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Apply canola oil cooking spray over a 12-hole muffin tray.
  3. Put the eggs, milk, and salt into a bowl. Whisk vigorously.
  4. Put the broccoli, green onions, and ½ cup mozzarella cheese into the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  5. Pour the mixture into each muffin hole. Stop pouring the mixture when a third of the hole is filled. Then, add more mozzarella cheese into the hole.
  6. Place the muffin tray into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until fluffy and a little brown.

Easy Corn Salad

All you need to do is gather and toss in the ingredients! It’s an easy salad to get your fill of veggies.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 3 bowls

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cans sweet corn
  • 1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 1 lime, cut into halves
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Materials:

  • Bowl

Directions:

  1. Put all ingredients (except the lime, salt, and pepper) into the bowl.
  2. Squeeze the limes over the bowl.
  3. Add however much salt and pepper you would like.
  4. Shake the bowl to toss around the ingredients.

Can’t get enough picnic food? See our entire recipe collection for even more fun picnic ideas!

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I hope you enjoy these picnic foods!

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