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God forbid those PB&B rollups touch that celery, right? These snack boxes let you meal prep—and give kids plenty of options to choose from.

We’re not saying you should lie, but if you don’t tell ’em there’s broccoli in there, they won’t know.

They’re made with whole wheat flour for a boost of nutrition.

Whoever came up with “don’t play with your food” had never eaten one of these sandwiches.

The ability to eat their lunch with their fingers is a major plus.

Pancakes for lunch? Listen, it’s all about choosing your battles.

They’re quick, filling and healthy to boot, and you can swap the fillings for whatever your kid likes best.

It’s not that much more effort than the stuff from a can, and you have the added benefit of knowing what it’s made of.

The eternal question: To dip, or not to dip?

Easy on the chiles, heavy on the cheese.

They might not be shaped like dinosaurs, but they’re just as easy to make and taste a lot better, too. The quinoa breading is crispy, the chicken is moist—they’re practically begging to be dipped in barbecue sauce.

Macaroni and cheese is always a good idea, but when it comes in a portable, pre-portioned package, it’s even better. Since the leftovers store beautifully, you’ll even have lunch for a few days.

Instead of making a bunch of individual quesadillas, save time by making one big one and cutting it into manageable squares. (Bonus points if you can sneak in a veggie or two.)

Our advice? Make the raisins optional.

What’s the secret to getting your kid to eat romaine? Toss it with lots of fun, ruffly noodles and a bunch of bacon, of course.

Kiddo hates turkey? Swap in ham or chicken. No-go on the spinach? Skip it. These easy lunchboxes are endlessly adaptable—pick whatever fruit and veggie they like.

Good news: Crispy cauliflower looks a lot like chicken nuggets. Start ’em on taco Tuesday early.

They’re even easier than the ones you buy from the freezer section.

Cute? Check. Fun to eat? Check, check. We think all sandwiches should be served on a stick.

This is just practice for when your kid graduates to the real thing. (OK, maybe they’ll start with California rolls).

You didn’t think we’d forget your toddler’s favorite food group, did you? These hot dog bites come together in no time and keep well in the fridge. Don’t forget the ketchup, of course.

Since every meal can’t possibly be smothered in cheese sauce (believe us, we’ve tried), this one has a secret: It’s made with butternut squash instead.

Wanna know a secret? There’s zero frying involved. We knew there was a reason you loved chicken tenders.

His two favorite food groups in one fun-to-eat package.

If you can have breakfast for dinner, you can have breakfast for lunch. These ham and cheese quesadillas take only 30 minutes to make, and they even have a little broccoli snuck in there for good measure.

Broccoli sneaks its way in again, this time in a kid-friendly (and healthy-ish) spin on grilled cheese.

Because even your three-year-old isn’t immune to the appeal of corkscrew-shaped pasta.

Swap the traditional crust with a kid- and parent-approved potato exterior. (Psst: You could even use sweet potatoes if you want.)

Matchstick carrots, seedless grapes and a small side of naan make this easy chickpea salad a full meal.

Worried about spice level? There’s just one teaspoon of chili powder in this recipe.

Cheesy, crispy, bite-size and dippable. What’s not to love?

The cheddar cheese is optional but encouraged.

Just like grandma’s…except with a sneaky serving of cauliflower.

Plain noodles with Parm? Your kid has good taste.

Beans and cheese stuffed into pint-size wonton wrappers make for a delicious midday meal. So delicious we might sneak one for ourself.

We’ve found your new mantra: Peas, penne and Parmesan.

A slightly sweet sauce and slurpable noodles are the key to expanding your kid’s palate.

Will they believe you if you tell them it’s hot dogs?

The trick to easy homemade pizza? Use flour tortillas as the crust.

If a salad and a chicken nugget had a baby.

Junior might not eat the bell pepper boat, but he’ll gobble up what’s inside: A creamy, yogurt-y chicken salad that’s packed with hidden vegetables.

Aside from being tasty, these potato “toasts” are great for gluten-sensitive tots. All you need now is her favorite toppings for dipping.

So that spaghetti and meatballs you lovingly made last night went untouched. No worries: Repurpose those leftovers into a frittata, cut it into kid-size slices and watch them disappear.

Admit it: You child could live entirely on things marketed as nuggets.

Here’s proof that you don’t always need to hide the veggies to get them eaten.

She’ll love that it looks like confetti; you’ll love that it takes only 20 minutes to whip up.

Who needs French fries when you have sweet potato fritters? Make them even more toddler-friendly by scaling down the size.

Presenting the failsafe ingredient that will make your kid want to eat anything: cream cheese.

With whole grains, protein and veggies, these cheesy rice muffins are a complete package. Serve them with some sliced fruit, chef’s—er—toddler’s choice.

Soft, salty and just sweet enough. Serve ’em with jam for dipping