Are you running out of ideas on what to pack in your little one’s lunch box? Sandwiches are always a great option, but no one wants to eat the same thing over and over again every day. This is your chance to add a little more nutrition to your kids’ meals too. Make her lunch colorful with a variety of flavors and textures and you won’t have to worry about her not finishing her lunch!
Try these 4 healthy lunch box recipes for school-age kids:
Bite-sized food on sticks
Kids love any kind of food they can eat with a stick (and even better if dipped in their favorite sauce): hot dogs, sausages, chicken satays, meat kabobs, and the like. Prepare the meat in lunchbox-sized portions and use flat, blunt-edged bamboo sticks for safety, especially for younger children.
Pack these delicious stick foods with your child’s favorite dip, a serving of rice, some sliced cucumbers, and sliced ripe mangoes. Yogurt covered pretzels would also be a great addition!
Quesadillas with Cheese
Kids love cheese, whether it’s on a pizza, sandwich, or omelet! Instead of packing on grilled cheese, take it a little higher and make a delicious cheese quesadilla. Use the wheat tortilla for a healthier option. These quesadillas don’t need to be hot to be delicious.
Top them off with wheat tortilla chips, avocado slices, jicama sticks, and pineapple chunks!
rolled meals
Think fresh spring rolls! You can use rice paper wrappers or large lettuce leaves to make these delicious rolls that are so much fun to eat. You can ask your little one what he wants inside: pork, shrimp, tofu, and some sliced vegetables are great options.
Pack these delicious bagels with cubed cheese, sliced bell peppers, fresh berries, and a square or two of chocolate!
Quinoa Salad
Something Fresh and New – All you have to do is combine plain cooked quinoa with your little one’s favorite cheeses, meats and vegetables. You can dress it with a dressing of your choice or accompany it with the classic vinaigrette. It’s a light but hearty meal that kids will love.
Pack the quinoa salad with some pear slices, tomato slices with mozzarella, popcorn, and a brownie square.
Children will look forward to lunchtime even more when their food is appetizing and delicious. Add more colors too – the more colorful the better! Try these healthy lunch box recipes for school-age kids!