Backyard Picnic Lunch Idea

June 14, 2026

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This backyard picnic lunch idea is the perfect way to get kids to enjoy the outdoors! Pack it up, eat it in the backyard, or go to the park, lay out a blanket, and enjoy your delicious food. If you’re looking for an outdoor picnic idea, lunch idea, or backyard picnic idea, this is the perfect recipe to try!

a Backyard Picnic Lunch Idea that has veggie and cheese kabobs, broccoli, and apples with peanut butter

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ingredients for the backyard lunch idea

What You’ll Need For This Backyard Picnic Lunch Idea

  • Naan bread
  • String cheese
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Apple slices
  • Peanut butter
  • Broccoli florets
  • Skewers

How To Make This Backyard Picnic Lunch Idea

Step 1: Prepare the Skewers
Cut the naan bread into bite-sized pieces. Cut the string cheese into chunks.

Cutting board scene with a red apple, broccoli, stacked flatbreads, cheese cubes, and a green-handled knife ready for prepping.

Step 2: Build the Picnic Skewers
Thread naan bread, pepperoni, and cheese onto a skewer. Repeat the pattern until the skewer is full. For extra flavor, add cherry tomatoes between the ingredients.

Skewered bite-sized sandwiches with bread, slices of pepperoni, cheese, and a cherry tomato on a wooden board for this backyard picnic idea

Step 3: Make the Apple Side
Slice the apples into wedges. Warm the peanut butter for a few seconds until it is easy to drizzle, then drizzle it over the apple slices.

Sectioned lunch container with apple slices spread with peanut butter, broccoli florets, and a cherry tomato for a healthy snack.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables
Place fresh broccoli florets into a section of the lunch container for a simple veggie side.

Broccoli florets in a clear lunch container on a wooden surface with bread slices nearby and a tomato piece visible in the corner.

Step 5: Pack the Lunch
Arrange the skewers, apple slices, and broccoli in a lunch box.

Variations For This Backyard Picnic Lunch Idea

a Backyard Picnic Lunch Idea that has veggie and cheese kabobs, broccoli, and apples with peanut butter

This picnic idea is totally customizable to fit your tastes and preferences. Here are a few fun ideas to try:

Pizza skewers: Thread pepperoni, string cheese pieces, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers for a fun pull apart pizza on a stick kids love

Naan pizza: Top the naan bread with pepperoni slices and string cheese pieces torn into strips for a quick and easy personal pizza that can be eaten cold or warmed up

Picnic charcuterie board: Arrange all the kabobs and sides on a large board or blanket spread for a gorgeous grazing style picnic spread everyone can mix and match

Build your own skewer bar: Set out all the ingredients and let kids build their own custom skewers for a fun interactive lunch activity

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This backyard picnic lunch idea is the most fun and easy summer meal for kids! Simple ingredients, no cooking required, and perfect for outdoor dining.

  • Author: stacie
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Total Time: 15
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Step-by-Step
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

     Naan bread

     String cheese

     Pepperoni slices

     Cherry tomatoes (optional)

     Apple slices

     Peanut butter

     Broccoli florets

     Skewers

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Skewers
Cut the naan bread into bite-sized pieces. Cut the string cheese into chunks.

Step 2: Build the Picnic Skewers
Thread naan bread, pepperoni, and cheese onto a skewer. Repeat the pattern until the skewer is full. For extra flavor, add cherry tomatoes between the ingredients.

Step 3: Make the Apple Side
Slice the apples into wedges. Warm the peanut butter for a few seconds until it is easy to drizzle, then drizzle it over the apple slices.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables
Place fresh broccoli florets into a section of the lunch container for a simple veggie side.

Step 5: Pack the Lunch
Arrange the skewers, apple slices, and broccoli in a lunch box.

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stacie
Stacie is a former first grade teacher who loves to share educational activities to help kids learn, grow, and develop! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Child Development with a focus on Mental Health.

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