Now that school is back in session, it is the season for back-to-school lunches! Kids need to get the proper nutrition because they are always on the go and active. Lunch is really important to prevent a mid-day slump. These recipes will give you the confidence your child’s lunch ends up in their stomach and not the trash. Plus, they don’t take a lot of time to assemble, which is great news for parents.
1. Fruit Kabobs
This is a healthy side dish that all kids will love!
What You Need:
- Some type of small kabob stick
- Assorted fruit, cut into small pieces or use a cutter to make fun shapes!
How To Do It:
Pierce the fruit onto your kabobs and you are done!
Extra Tip: You can make a fruit dip with yogurt or a combination of yogurt and whip cream for extra fun.
2. Peanut Butter Apple Crunch Wrap
This can be used as a side or a main dish, making it super versatile!
What You Need:
- Peanut butter (You can substitute with any nut/seed butter if your child is in a peanut-free school.)
- Granola
- Tortilla
- Apples
How To Do It:
Step 1: Spread the peanut butter (or substitute on the tortilla).
Step 2: Cut the apple into small chunks or slices or use a grater to make shreds.
Step 3: Place the apple onto the nut or seed butter.
Step 4: Sprinkle granola on top of the apple.
Step 5: Roll, place in a container, and store in your child’s lunchbox!
3. Pizza Roll-Up
What kid doesn’t like pizza? This version tastes great cold, and if you have a picky eater who doesn’t like peperoni, you can leave it off for a cheese pizza roll up!
What You Need:
- Tortillas
- Pizza sauce
- Pepperoni
- Mozzarella cheese stick
How To Do It:
Step 1: Check your cheese stick and make sure it is as long as the tortilla. If it is longer, cut to size then set aside.
Step 2: Spread pizza sauce onto the tortilla.
Step 3: Layer pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce.
Step 4: Place the cheese stick on edge of the tortilla and start rolling!
4. No-Bake Apple Cinnamon Bar
This no-bake bar is super delicious and sets in a few hours. You can swap out ingredients each time to make each time a new and exciting flavor experience!
What You Need:
- 10 or 11 large dates
- ½-cup of the nut or seed butter of your choice
- 1/3-cup of brown rice syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed (this has Omegas to boost their brain!)
- ¾-cup of chopped and dried apple
- 1-½ cup of puffed rice (or substitute with different cereal)
- 1 cup of oats
How To Do It:
Step 1: Put the dates in a food processor.
Step 2: Heat the dates, nut or seed butter, vanilla syrup, and ground cinnamon over low heat
Step 3: Place oats, flax, puffed rice, and apple in a bowl.
Step 4: Pour your warmed mix from the stovetop into the bowl of dry ingredients.
Step 5: Mix the contents well and press into a coated pan.
Step 6: Store in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Step 7: Cut into bar-shaped pieces and wrap them inside your child’s lunch box.
5. Chicken Bacon Ranch Roll-Ups
Aren’t roll-ups easy? This one has bacon and tons of protein!
What You Need:
- Tortilla
- Ranch
- Bacon, crumbled or bacon bits
- Chicken, diced or shredded
How To Do It:
Step 1: Spread ranch onto tortilla.
Step 2: Place chicken onto ranch-slathered tortilla.
Step 3: Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
Step 4: Roll up!
6. Ants on a Log
This classic healthy snack is making a comeback!
What You Need:
- Celery
- Peanut butter (You can substitute with any nut/seed butter if your child is in a peanut-free school.)
- Raisins
How To Do It:
Step 1: Cut celery into manageable sections.
Step 2: Spread the nut or seed butter into the celery.
Step 3: Place the “ants” (raisins!) onto the log so they are marching in a line.
Optional: You can sprinkle cinnamon onto the top and call it dirt!
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