Buying lunch from school may be a practical idea, but I say not for me. I used to do it when I was still a kid, but then I got sick (I wasn’t too sure where I got it from because I bought a lot of stuff from the cafeteria) and eventually, my mom really made it to a point to pack me school lunches and avoid any unnecessary events that can happen. It’s the problem of most parents of today’s generation, how to make kids eat health packed lunches while at school.
Most kids are picky eaters, especially when they are out of your sight. They usually eat with their eyes and find pretty things as yummy, even if it’s not healthy. I find it sweet that parents (yes, moms and even dads) give time to pack lunch for their kids. But if you’re kids are in school, are you sure they’d eat what they see in their lunchbox? Not so. So to make your kids eat healthy and yummy meals prepared by you, be as creative as you can be. Remember that lunch is one of the most important meals of the day. There are tons of ideas on how to give your kids fun, exciting, healthy, and delicious treats for lunch break. You just have to be resourceful and add a dash of funkiness when it comes to packing healthy lunches.
Pretzel Kebabs and Mandarin Oranges. Roll up ham, cheese, and turkey together, and skew them with pretzel sticks, and put this on a Ziploc bag. Peel some mandarin oranges or grapes and place on a separate plastic wrap. You can have both plastic wraps in a single brown bag, or pack this meal on a lunchbox with dividers. That way, you give a colorful and healthy treat for your kids to enjoy at lunch.
Chicken and corn wraps. You just have to combine tomatoes, onion, corn, and sauce (optional) in a bowl. Then let your lettuce lie over a lavash sheet or tortillas, then spread out the tomato mixture. Add the chicken and some low-fat cheese before rolling it up nicely. Slice them in half or small bite sizes and secure with a string or with baking paper. Your kids will definitely enjoy something lavishly amazing and healthy as this chicken and corn wraps.
Egg and Lettuce Rolls. All you need are peeled hard boiled eggs, whole-egg mayonnaise, slices of multigrain bread, and finely shredded lettuce. Roughly chop the eggs and mash with mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Remove the bread crusts, and flatten the bread using a rolling pin. Spread the egg mixture into the bread and then add the lettuce on top. Roll it up and put in a plastic wrap before chilling. Send your kids to school with a cool lunchbox idea like this egg and lettuce rolls.
Fun-shaped sandwiches. Make use of that cookie cutter because we are making fun-shaped sandwiches for your kids’ lunch box ideas. Make chicken, ham tuna, or egg salad sandwiches on whole wheat bread. Then, cut them into cute shapes using cookie cutters and have them in brown bags or in a handy lunch box. This is a simple and creative way to make your kids eat a healthy lunch made by you.
Introduce your school kids to a healthy lunch by bringing out the kid in you. Make sure that they get nutritious and delicious meals, even at school.