Great brown bag lunch recipes and ideas for children to eat at school.
Are your children tired of having the same old lunch every single day?? Here are some great ideas for brown bag lunches.
--If you want to pack something that needs to stay cold, there is no need to pack an ice-pack. Just freeze a juice box or bottled water. It will keep the contents of lunch cold, and will thaw in time to drink for lunch.
--Even the same old sandwiches tast a little better when you use cookie cutters to cut out sandwiches in the shape of stars, hearts, etc.
--Think beyond sandwiches...cold pasta with cheese or even a healthy cereal with fruit can make a great lunch.
--When you are making dinner the night before, think about what can double as a lunch. Chicken can make chicken salad, a piece of beef can be cut up and rolled in a tortilla with cheese and vegetables.
--A sandwich doesn't always need bread..try crackers, tortillas, bagels, pita...anything for a little variety.
--In the winter, pack soup in a thermos for a warm, satisfying lunch.
--Get kids involved in the process, if they make their own lunch, they are much more likely to eat it.
--Try pancakes or waffles with bananas inside. Kids will feel like they are getting a treat and it is a healthy meal.
--Avoid the "dessert everyday" lunch. Kids may take a bite or two of a sandwich or pasta and go straight for the dessert. If they must have dessert, pack a miniature cake/cookie, etc.
--When in doubt, try cold pizza...most kids love it and it can provide some good calcium and protein.
--Tuck a note or sticker in their lunch... it's a nice surprise for them to get at school.
