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Looking for a fun, easy lunch box idea to pack for your picky eater? These waffle tacos are the perfect idea! Who doesn’t love breakfast for lunch (or dinner)?
I’m always on the lookout for unique and easy lunch box ideas that aren’t sandwiches. My kids are totally over the traditional peanut butter and jelly, and won’t even look at a piece of turkey half the time!
Although we still try to serve “traditional” lunch box items as much as possible, sometimes it’s nice to throw in something fun, that I know they are going to eat and enjoy!
These lunch box waffle tacos would also make a fun family dinner idea! It’s easy to make, and you can even set up a topping bar so your kids can assemble their own taco creations.
Looking for more easy lunch box ideas? Check out more from this series:
Why You’ll Love this Easy Waffle Taco Idea
- This is a unique and picky eater friendly lunch box idea that will work for kids of any age (and even adults)!
- You can use this idea for dinner too, as an easy breakfast for dinner meal.
- Use frozen waffles to have lunch packed in minutes, or make homemade waffles if you prefer to cook from scratch.
- Make these waffle tacos different each time, by switching out the toppings and trying new sides.
Equipment needed to make these Easy Waffle Tacos
Ingredients for Waffle Tacos
- Eggo Buttermilk Waffles (or your favorite)
- Peanut butter
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Yogurt (for dipping)
How to Make This Easy Waffle Taco Lunch Box
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Using a muffin tin upside down, place a waffle between muffin bowls to create a waffle taco shape. Bake waffle tacos for 4 – 5 minutes or until slightly crisped. Note: The waffle tacos should be firm enough to stand up on their own.
Step 3: Allow waffle tacos to cool.
Step 4: Spread peanut butter inside each waffle taco.
Step 5: Gently stuff waffle taco with strawberries and blueberries.
Step 6: Serve with syrup or yogurt for dipping.
Baking Tips
If you’re using frozen waffles, you’ll want them to thawed enough to where you can mold them into a taco shape, when placing the waffles on the muffin tin.
How to Defrost Frozen Waffles
You can thaw frozen waffles by placing them in the fridge overnight, or leaving them on the counter for 10-15 minutes before you need them.
To defrost the waffles quickly, you can place them in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, and adding 30 second increments until thawed to your preference.
Storage
You can store assembled waffle tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. However, pre-assembled waffle tacos may become soggy due to the fruit juice and peanut butter.
What to Serve/Pair with Your Waffle Taco Lunch Box Recipe
- Serve these delicious waffle tacos with a side of yogurt or syrup for dipping.
- You can serve these breakfast tacos with a variety of toppings including, peanut butter, fruit, Nutella, powdered sugar, nuts, and even whipped cream. The possibilities are endless!
- Include a hard boiled egg, bacon, or sausage links on the side for extra protein.
I hope you’ll enjoy this fun lunch box recipe for waffle tacos!
Be sure to come back and tell me how your lunch box waffle tacos turned out!
Yield: 2 tacos per box
Waffle Taco Lunch Box
These waffle tacos are the perfect creative lunch box idea for your picky eaters!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
- Eggo Buttermilk Waffles (or your favorite)
- Peanut butter
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Yogurt (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a muffin tin upside down, place a waffle between muffin bowls to create a waffle taco shape. Bake waffle tacos for 4 - 5 minutes or until slightly crisped. Note: The waffle tacos should be firm enough to stand up on their own.
- Allow waffle tacos to cool.
- Spread peanut butter inside each waffle taco.
- Gently stuff waffle taco with strawberries and blueberries.
- Serve with syrup or yogurt for dipping.
Notes
If you're using frozen waffles, you'll want them to thawed enough to where you can mold them into a taco shape, when placing the waffles on the muffin tin.
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