Lunch Wraps
Whenever my kids decide they no longer want a sandwich, or I’m out of bread, we turn to wrap sandwiches. These ideas are easy to make with tortillas (any type you prefer) or flatbread and can be packed for lunch or as homemade lunch ideas. Sometimes, just a simple change can make all the difference to kids…and to us! They make an easy dinner idea, too, so save this for whenever you need it. (You may also like my Top Ten Kids Lunch Ideas, Lunch Snacks, Lunches for Work, and wraps for kids.)
Ingredients You Need
To make these lunch wrap ideas, you’ll need ingredients including:
Wraps: You can use flour or whole wheat tortillas or flatbread. You can also use a gluten-free option or a lettuce wrap for yourself as you like. Typically, all of these options are easier to roll when they are room temperature or slightly warm, other than the lettuce, verses cold. Condiments: Spreads including peanut butter or sunflower seed butter, mayo, mustard, guacamole, mashed avocado, cream cheese or another preferred spread help the wrap hold together when you roll it up. You’ll want one of these in the mix. Protein filling: Filling such as turkey, ham, chicken salad, tuna salad, Wild Salmon Salad, bacon, hummus, cheese, feta cheese, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, and more can provide a filling base in a wrap. Produce filling: This is optional, but you can include fruit or fresh veggies in the wrap, too, for additional flavor and texture. Options include baby spinach, minced tomato, thinly sliced red peppers, shredded carrots, and shredded lettuce.
Step-by-Step instructions
Here’s the basic instructions for how to make a lunch wrap. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full information.
Wrap Recipes to Try
Below are some of our favorite easy lunch wraps to serve for lunch or dinner for the entire family.
Turkey Wrap
You can customize the middle of this with condiments and veggies your kids prefer. You can also just leave the veggies out. (This also works with deli chicken if you want to make chicken wraps.)
Hummus Wraps
Use store-bought hummus to keep this vegan wrap quick and easy, or try homemade hummus if you prefer.
Banana Sushi
Try to roll this tightly so that the banana sticks to the nut or seed butter. This works with peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter. (This is one of our favorite vegan wraps since it’s very filling.)
Bean Roll Ups
Use canned or homemade refried beans to make these easy taco roll-ups.
Sandwich Roll-Ups
Use a soft sandwich bread and warm it slightly if you have any issues rolling it flat.
Rice and Bean Burrito Wrap
Wrap up rice, black beans, and any optional ingredients such as salsa, sour cream cilantro, cheese, and more in a tortilla for a quick Mexican-style wrap.
How to Store
Lunch wraps are usually best served soon after making (or at least on the same day). To store for up to a day or two, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or another reusable airtight wrap and store in the fridge.
Best Tips for Success
Use a room temperature tortilla or flatbread. If it’s cold, warm it for 5-10 seconds on a heat-safe plate. Use a condiment or spread on the wrap to help it hold together. Place the fillings to one side so they don’t spill out the opposite side when you roll it up. Slice in half or into spirals with a serrated knife. Add sliced fruit or another simple lunch snack on the side to round out the meal. You can also make a tortilla wrap using a Caesar Salad Kit and chicken nuggets to make a fast chicken Caesar salad wrap. Add a sauce or dip to the lunch wrap such as ranch, tzatziki, Greek yogurt, Cucumber Sauce, or salsa.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this post if you try the recipes, so please comment and rate it below!
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This post was first published September 2022.
