Growing up, I was always jealous of my friends who came to school with homemade packed lunches. While my options included sloppy Joes, tater tots, pizza, French fries, and chips, my best friend's mom packed her a sandwich, some type of vegetables and dip, and cookies. Best of all, her mom always included a sticky note that said, "I love you."
If you can, why not take a little extra time the night before to pack you child's lunch? Let your kid's lunchbox be the envy of his classmates.
For the sandwich, try:
Chopped Chicken Caesar Sammies
Feta, Garbanzo Bean, and Eggplant Pita Sandwiches
火腿和玉米喜欢Cooler-Pressed Sandwiches
Tuscan Tuna-and-Bean Sandwiches
Hummus and Feta Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread
Mozzarella and Pepper Cooler-Pressed Sandwiches
Turkey Roll-Ups with Blueberry Salsa
Give the sandwich bag a rest and packPure Cream of Tomato Soup,Chicken & Rice Soup,Summer Rolls with Baked Tofu and Sweet-and-Savory Dipping Sauce,Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta, orPasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella.
For a healthy side, try:
Beet, Chickpea, and Almond Dip with Pita Chips
Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks
Broccoli Trees with Creamy White-Bean Dip
For dessert:
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For these lunches to be appreciated by children, it would be best that they have been taught culinary inquisitiveness in their toddler and preschool years. It is not easy to change those ingrained eating habits once they get established.