You Are Going To Love These Recipes That Will Make Your Kids Lunch Better. There Is No Reason Why Your Kid Can Not Enjoy A High-Protein Lunch Filled With Healthy Things ~ You Enjoy It; Why Can't They?
1. Hard Boiled Eggs
Boiled eggs are not just for Easter! This simple addition is an excellent way to get protein and energy into your child so they can be on top of their game all day. Simply make a batch at the beginning of the week, and throw a couple in their lunch bag each day.
2. Healthy Popcorn
Nutritional yeast gives this popcorn a satisfying, cheesy flavor!
Place air-popped popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle butter over top. Toss the popcorn with your hands or a large spoon to coat it well with the butter. Add salt, taste, and add more salt if necessary. Sprinkle on nutritional yeast and toss well.
3. Mini Frittatas
These are great for a quick breakfast for those busy days, but also taste delicious later on for lunch. These are packed with as much protein and veggies as you can fit, all in one simple little package!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper and parsley. Stir in pepperoni.
Divide cheddar cheese among 24 mini muffin cups.
Pour egg mixture into a measuring cup with a spout. Pour egg mixture over cheese, filling cups to the top.
Bake 10-14 minutes until mini frittatas are puffed and golden brown on top.
Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before serving.
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4. Seaweed snacks
Your kids may question your sanity at first, but once they try these delicious roasted snacks, they may change their mind!
5. Ants on a Log
Celery stuffed with cream cheese and topped with raisins.
6. Hummus
Serve as a dip with carrot sticks, celery sticks, pita chips and/or pita bread.
7. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter and Granola
Top slices of apple with peanut butter, chocolate soy nut butter or chocolate walnut butter and sprinkle on some granola.
8. Tuna Macaroni Salad
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and pour into a large bowl.
To the pasta, add tuna (with oil), red onion and carrots.
Whisk together remaining ingredients. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Toss dressing with tuna and macaroni to make a salad.
There you have 8 fresh new ideas to add in to your kids lunch, all that are quick and easy. You can rest easy knowing your child is at school and is well-fed, with energy to boot.
Do you have any simple, healthy ideas for upgrading the brown bag lunch? Let us know in the comments below!
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