Easy Dinosaur Bento Box Lunch Kids Will Love

If you have a dinosaur-loving child, this fun dinosaur bento box is guaranteed to make lunchtime exciting! A simple turkey and cheese sandwich becomes an adventure with the help of a dinosaur-shaped sandwich cutter, and the rest of the lunch is filled with kid-friendly favorites that create a balanced meal.

The best part? It only takes about 10 minutes to pack, making it a fun lunch that’s still realistic for busy school mornings.

Dinosaur Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches

The highlight of today’s lunch is a pair of dinosaur-shaped turkey and cheese sandwiches.

I used whole wheat bread, thinly sliced turkey breast, and Colby Jack cheese before cutting everything into fun dinosaur shapes. One of Peyton’s favorite dinosaurs is Littlefoot from The Land Before Time, so these sandwiches were an instant hit.

You can easily customize these sandwiches using:

Turkey
Ham
Roast beef
Chicken
Peanut butter & jelly (if allowed at school)
SunButter & jelly for nut-free schools

Any favorite sandwich filling works with dinosaur cookie cutters.

Fresh Strawberries

Fresh strawberries add a bright pop of color and natural sweetness to this lunch.

We had recently gone strawberry picking, so they were the perfect seasonal addition. I packed them without the extra juice to keep everything neat inside the lunchbox.

Other fruits that work well include:

Grapes
Blueberries
Raspberries
Mandarin oranges
Apple slices

Strawberry Yogurt

Creamy strawberry yogurt pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries.

It also doubles as a delicious fruit dip, making healthy eating a little more fun for kids.

Other yogurt flavors to try include:

Vanilla
Mixed berry
Peach
Raspberry
Banana

Babybel Cheese

A Babybel cheese makes an easy source of protein and calcium.

Kids love unwrapping the wax coating themselves, which makes lunchtime a little more interactive.

Other cheese options include:

Cheese cubes
String cheese
Colby Jack slices
Cheddar cubes
Mozzarella pearls

Goldfish Crackers

A handful of Goldfish crackers adds the perfect crunchy side.

The fun fish shapes fit right in with this playful lunch and pair well with the Babybel cheese.

Other crunchy snack ideas include:

Pretzels
Cheese crackers
Veggie straws
Popcorn
Mini rice crackers

Why We Love This Dinosaur Lunch

This dinosaur-themed lunch is:

Ready in about 10 minutes
Great for picky eaters
Easy to customize
Full of protein and fruit
Perfect for dinosaur lovers
Fun enough to make lunchtime exciting

Sometimes all it takes is changing the shape of a sandwich to make an ordinary lunch feel like something special.

Build Your Own Dinosaur Bento Box

Main

Turkey sandwich
Ham sandwich
PB&J
SunButter & jelly
Chicken sandwich

Fruit

Strawberries
Grapes
Blueberries
Apples
Mandarin oranges

Dairy

Yogurt
Babybel cheese
Cheese cubes
String cheese

Crunch

Goldfish crackers
Pretzels
Veggie straws
Crackers

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find dinosaur sandwich cutters?

Dinosaur sandwich cutters are widely available online and are a fun way to turn ordinary sandwiches into themed lunches.

Can I use peanut butter and jelly instead of turkey?

Absolutely! Any sandwich filling works with dinosaur cookie cutters, including PB&J, SunButter, ham, roast beef, or chicken.

What foods go well in a dinosaur lunch?

Fresh fruit, yogurt, cheese, crackers, vegetables, and small treats all pair well with dinosaur-shaped sandwiches.

Can I make this lunch ahead of time?

Yes! Prepare the sandwiches the night before and refrigerate them until you’re ready to pack lunch the next morning.

Be sure to check out our other Bento Box lunches for more fun lunch ideas!