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Easy Gluten-Free School Lunch Pizza Lunchables for Kids

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These homemade gluten-free pizza Lunchables are a game-changer for school lunches. They’re simple to put together, stay fresh in the lunchbox, and give kids the joy of assembling their own food without any weird preservatives.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 gluten-free crackers or mini rice cakes (e.g., Schär Entertainment Crackers or Good Thins Simply Salt)
  • 2 tablespoons pizza sauce (gluten-free, e.g., Rao’s Homemade Marinara)
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (preferably freshly shredded)
  • 4–6 mini pepperoni slices (gluten-free, e.g., Applegate Naturals)
  • Optional: dried oregano or Italian seasoning for sauce
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Prep your crackers: Open the package of gluten-free crackers and lay out 6-8 per serving. Inspect to ensure none are broken.
  2. Portion the sauce: Measure about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce per serving into a small, leak-proof container. Add a pinch of dried oregano if desired. Seal tightly.
  3. Prepare the cheese: Shred about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese per serving (or use pre-shredded).
  4. Slice the pepperoni: If pepperoni slices are large, cut them into smaller, kid-friendly pieces (e.g., quarters).
  5. Assemble the lunchbox: Place crackers in one compartment of a bento box, shredded cheese in another, pepperoni in a third, and the sealed sauce container in the largest section. Add optional fruit or veggie sticks on the side.
  6. Add an ice pack: Place a reusable ice pack on top of the lunchbox or in the insulated bag to keep everything cool.
  7. Pack it up: Put the assembled lunchbox into an insulated lunch bag with the ice pack. Include a napkin and small fork or spoon if needed.

Notes

Keep crackers and sauce separate until eating to prevent sogginess. For best texture, pack sauce container separately and add to lunchbox in the morning. Batch prep components on Sunday for the week. If using mini rice cakes, choose plain or lightly salted varieties.

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