I love to make holiday meals fun but without a lot of fuss, and these are some of my favorite easy Halloween lunches to share in October. There are options here that are fun in color (lots of green food!), fun in shape (see the jack-o’-lantern quesadilla), and easy to pull off on a busy day where you may have trick-or-treating or costume parties scheduled. Each lunch can be prepared quickly and will work either at home or at school—pack any foods that are better enjoyed warm in a kids thermos. I know that many share recipes that look like mummies, spiders, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, eyeballs, and more, but these are simpler ideas to pull off more quickly. (You may also like Halloween Breakfasts, easy Halloween Dinners, including my pumpkin quesadillas, and Halloween Snacks.)
Halloween Lunch Box
My go-to option for packing a Halloween lunch box for preschool or school is to make it all green foods or all orange foods. Easy! (My Spinach Muffins are perfect for this.) Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Easy Green Pasta Sauce
This power-packed Green Pasta Sauce is ready in less than 20 minutes, has two veggies in the mix, and is super simple to prepare.
Broccoli Pasta
This creamy Broccoli Pasta is loaded with veggies but tastes mostly like green mac and cheese. A fun way to change up pasta!
Easy Spinach Grilled Cheese
This veggie-packed variation on the classic sandwich is just so delicious. It’s also easy to make and packed with iron, which is a nice bonus.
Pumpkin Quesadilla
These are a fun lunch or even Halloween dinner, they take just a few minutes to make, and they’re super versatile. Add a thin layer of pumpkin puree for some flavor and veggies.
Sweet Spinach Muffins with Banana
These are a super healthy and yummy toddler or big-kid breakfast or snack. Each bite is packed with nutrients from greens and fruit—and the interior is so moist! Make them even more fun for Halloween by adding monster eyes.
Favorite Spinach Eggs
With a heaping pile of spinach and a super simple method, you can make these bright green Spinach Eggs in less than 10 minutes to share with the kids. They’re packed with protein and are a great source of iron.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Cook up this hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with veggies and lots of kid-friendly flavor. It’s also great as leftovers for an easy Halloween lunch.
Easy Pizza Toast
This pizza recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes, and the majority of that time is the slices baking in the oven, so you can do other things. You can easily adjust the recipe for allergies and preferences, and you can even top each toast differently to please each member of your family.
10-Minute Bagel Pizza
Make quick, delicious work of feeding the family with this super simple Bagel Pizza recipe. In just about 10 minutes, you can have a satisfying meal on the table (without any fuss at all) to share with the kids. Add a simple side of fruit like sliced apples to round out this easy Halloween lunch.
Pesto Pizza Rolls
This homemade Pesto Pizza Rolls recipe is one of my favorite family recipes to keep on hand in the fridge or freezer for quick meals. They are super easy to warm up, work as an easy Halloween lunch to pop into a kids thermos, and even have a veggie right in the mix.
Halloween Pasta
Easy to make and fun to serve, this halloween pasta idea is great for lunch or dinner!
Halloween Pizza
With protein in the dough and an easy method, these fun pizzas are a great Halloween lunch!
More Halloween Ideas
If you’re looking for more resources and ideas for Halloween, here are some favorites.
Year-by-Year Guide to Halloween Candy How to do the Switch Witch Easy Halloween Toast Easy Halloween Snacks
Best Tips for Success
Remember you can do as much or as little as you want for holiday food. I usually keep it simple, but you do you! Halloween cookie cutters can transform simple sandwiches into a fun Halloween lunch. Aim to include some fat and/or protein in the meal so it’s filling enough. Add green foods or orange foods for an easy way to embrace some of the holiday vibes.
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This post was first published October 2023.
