It is always the concern of parents, mothers in particular to always make it a point that kid's packed lunch is healthy and consumed to the last bite. It is a disappointment on the parents when they come home with packed lunch intact. Kids basically loves variations when it comes to food. It is boring for them to see, the same food on their lunch box. There's always a way to liven it so they can enjoy eating the food they bring to school.
Here are some practical ideas to liven up lunch fare:
- Prepare varieties of bread each day. It may be plain, raisin bread, dinner rolls, mini-bagels, mini muffins or flour tortillas. There are lots of varieties to choose from. Rice cakes can also be a great addition. Use smaller tins if you are making your own recipe that is the child's favorite. Cut sandwiches into different fun shapes like diamonds, triangles and rectangles.
- There's no need to pack a sandwich. You can either pack cheese sticks or ham sticks together with a healthy dip. A dip with honey and mustard is a good choice. Kids love them.
- Knowing your child's favorite, make your own trail mix. This includes raisins, nuts, cereals, mini pretzels tossed with few fruit gummies.
- Variety of fruits can be enjoyed when they are easy to eat and not messy. Peel fruits that needs to be peeled and cut them into finger-sized. Fruits can also be made into kebabs of cubes using thin celery as skewers.
- Vegetables can be cut into finger-food sizes with cream cheese dippings. Carrots can be shred to mixed with plain yogurt with little honey.
- To satisfy the kid's sweet tooth, pack a naturally sweetened fruit cocktail with yogurt in their packed lunch.
- Pop-corn that are low in fat and freshly popped is a great addition. Just have it packed in a sealed bag to retain its freshness and goodness.
- On cold days, include a thermos of hot soup.
- Be creative.
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