Diy Pizza Lunchables Less Than Store Bought

Pizza Lunchables

Whenever my kids go to the grocery store with me, they always see the bright Lunchables and beg for them. And while I am firmly in the “all foods fit” camp, I also have a food budget—and I know that the ingredients are so darn simple that we can totally do the same thing homemade! Which brings us to…homemade Pizza Lunchables! I love how putting a few basic ingredients into a bento box instantly turns into a fun lunch for the kids. And that this is both less expensive than store bought and much easier to customize for allergies and preferences. It’s a fun option for picnics and no-cook dinners, it’s an easy idea to meal prep for lunch, and it also makes for a yummy snack. Win!

Ingredients You Need

To make this easy lunch, you need to have the following ingredients on hand. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Flatbread: I prefer mini Naan bread as I find that the texture is closest to pizza crust and they make perfect mini pizzas, but you can use regular size naan, pita bread, or another flatbread that you like. Pizza sauce: You can use jarred, canned, or homemade pizza sauce. Or even a little Marinara Sauce in a pinch. Shredded mozzarella: This cheese is the classic pizza cheese so I love to use it here. You can also use an Italian blend if you prefer. Pepperoni: You can add pepperoni to this if your kids enjoy it, or thinly sliced salami also works. To make this vegetarian, sub in olives or another pizza topping that your kids prefer.

TIP: I add a simple piece of fruit and a drink to round out this meal when I serve it or pack it for lunch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s the basic gist of how to assemble this lunch idea so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the specifics.

Best Tips for Success

The kids can assemble their own little pizza or dip the bread into the sauce and eat the components separately. Swap the pepperoni out for olives, white beans or chickpeas, cooked chicken, ground meat or sausage, or any other pizza topping you prefer as desired. I like mini naan bread best, though you can use flatbread, lavash, sandwich thins, sandwich bread, or crackers too. Pack the ingredients chilled or warm the bread and pack it in a thermos so it’s warm come lunchtime. (You can also heat it briefly if serving at home.) Use gluten and dairy-free options as needed. If serving to a child under 3, thinly slice the pepperoni to ensure that it’s easy to chew.