Deli Mini Dinosaurs
If your kids will eat sandwiches, lucky you. If not, order low-fat deli meats and cheese sliced extra thick; then use dinosaur or farm animal... Read More
Stuffed Apples
Scoop out the core from an apple; stuff with peanut butter, cream cheese, or other spread. Top with raisins, granola or chocolate chips. Ready to eat... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Sandwich On A Stick
For some reason, my kids won’t eat a sandwich. Of any kind. They like all of its components—the bread, cheese and deli meats—but wouldn’t give... Read More
Lunch Box Ideas: Bowl of Cereal
Nothing wrong with a super healthy cereal for lunch! Put the cereal into a bowl with a tight-fitting lid and allow some room for the... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Silver Dollar Pancakes
Another breakfast for lunch idea, but your kids won’t be complaining. Try getting a healthy buckwheat pancake mix, throw in some blueberries (rich in antioxidants!)... Read More
Lunchtime Smoothie
In a blender, combine 1 cup crushed ice, 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt, 1 ripe banana, 1 tsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. sugar (or to taste).... Read More
Lunchbox Idea: Chicken Drumsticks
Kids love miniature versions of adult food, especially food they can eat with their hands! Mini-drumsticks are great for packed lunches because you can bake or... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Rice Cake Sandwiches
Kids tired of traditional sandwiches? Try this instead: take two large rice cakes and top with your child’s favorite fixings. For the sweet rice cakes,... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Rotisserie Chicken
Whether you buy a cooked rotisserie chicken or prepare one yourself, pull off bite size chunks of the breast meat and send it along with... Read More
Lunchbox Idea: Pinwheel Sandwiches
Roll meat and cheese slices in a tortilla and slice into pinwheels. Skewer them with a stick to hold together. Pretty! And they taste good,... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Homemade Trail Mix
For those kids who are “pickers” and don’t do well with sandwiches and the like, consider making a trail mix with things like nuts, pieces... Read More
Pita Pizza
Take a whole round pita, cover with sauce and cheese and bake in the toaster oven (or regular oven) at 400°F until the cheese is... Read More
Cottage Cheese Mixers
Cottage cheese is a good way to add calcium to your child’s meal. The “mixers” can be anything from fruit, diced chicken or turkey, chopped... Read More
