Here are a few lunch and snack ideas that are easy to put together, wholesome, affordable and that kids will actually eat!
Fun Bear Sandwich.
Use a bear head shaped cutter to cut out your bread. Make your child’s favourite sandwich: egg, ham and cheese etc. Cut round pieces of white cheese for the eyes with black olives as pupils. In one container place round pieces of yellow cheddar cheese and a cherry tomato. For desert, delicious strawberry pieces.
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Butterfly Snacks
This eye-catching snack is easy to make and a fun way to get your kids to eat a 1/2 cup of fruit |
PLACE cheese in 1 side of resealable sandwich-size plastic bag; loosely tie pie cleaner or twist tie around middle of bag. Place fruit in other end of bag; seal bag, then twist pipe cleaner tightly to separate cheese from fruit..
CURL ends of pipe cleaner to resemble antennae of a butterfly.
REFRIGERATE until ready to serve. Untwist pipe cleaner, leaving bag sealed. Gently shake bag to mix fruit and cheese. Open bag and enjoy!
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Fruit Kebobs
Delicious, fast and easy.
Cut up your favourite cheddar cheese, strawberries, grapes and pineapple.
Arrange and serve cold . |
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Sandwich Kabobs
The simplest and healthiest foods seem to look a little extra yummy when they’re prepared in a unique way |
Kids will love this variation of their sandwich! Use their favourite cold cuts, cheddar cheese, lettuce, a cherry tomato and sandwich these between 2 pieces of whole wheat bread. In another compartment add baby carrots and celery sticks, pretzels and some grapes. Kids love jell-o. Why not make a small amount ahead of time and then refrigerate it in the lunchbox container overnight. You’ll be sure to make your kids smile at lunch time.