Face it, when you imagine a brown bag lunch to school, the word "gourmet" does not exactly come to mind . But if there was a way to reimagine the usual sandwich, apple and granola bar in a creative and appealing healthy lunch that your kids will be eager to finish? Here are some of our favorite ways to re-mix the typical meal cart and inject some fun into lunch:
1. Muffins & Cupcakes
We're used to seeing muffins and cupcakes with banana, blueberry and vanilla. But typically these sweet treats can be reimagined as savory pieces of a healthy picnic. The Mac & cheese "cake" is our favorite! (Although, Wicked Good Pizza Muffins, Cornbread Confetti Cupcakes and Mini Cupcakes Lasagna were determined runners up!)
2. Bento boxes
When the time (and Tupperware) is at a premium, the Bento box offers quick and creative way to develop a well-rounded, healthy breakfast in under 15 minutes. Using cupcake coatings for dividing the food and add color is a great way to keep the kids happy.
3. Sandwich 2.0
Even in adulthood, peanut butter and usual jam or turkey and Swiss can get boring after a while. These fun alternative to the usual suspects sandwich will keep the children guess what they will find in their lunch boxes!
4. Treats Plate
Sometimes all picky eaters have to dig a little fun! Use your imagination and be as creative as you like! This cute kitty food would be a welcome addition to one of our breakfasts, too!
5. Nuts, Not Fun-Free
Having healthy and fun options without nuts for children is crucial! The last thing you want is for an allergy to take the pleasure of mealtime. These 10 options without nuts are a good start for any parent hoping to animate lunchtime.
you have great treats from midday to share? We would like to hear from you! Write us by email or comment on this post to share your ideas.