These lunch ideas will work for school lunch’s too!
Grains and Protein
Whole wheat Pita Bread (I cut up the pita into bite size pieces that they can dip – or Trader Joes has small pita circles) and Hummus ( I add canola and olive oil to the hummus and put it in a little container)
Whole wheat tortilla with grated cheese (brush with canola oil after it’s cooled to keep it soft – this idea is from Jan’s book)
- Try adding canned, chunked chicken or lunch meat
- Try adding a little ketchup or mild salsa for taste
- Try a side of guacamole they can use to tip it in
- Or, add refried or chili beans to make it a delicious burrito (after beans are cooled, add oils
Sandwiches
- Sprouts brand lunch meat (or any without nitrates); add cheese, mustard and mayo for taste (just a little). Or you can use whole grain tortilla for a delicious wrap.
- Grilled cheese on whole grain bread
- Egg salad on whole grain bread (hard boiled eggs, little mayo and mustard)
- Soup in a thermos with a side of whole grain bread or small sandwich (make sure the soup has a protein, chicken or beans)
Veggie
- Edamame
- Canned green beans (send in a container so that they don’t have to open the can)
- Persian cucumber (Trader Joes and some other stores sell these mini cucumbers that they eat like a pickle)
- Carrots, celery, sweet peas, zucchini
Try making a dip with plain yogurt, oils and seasonings
Fruit
- Apples, Oranges, Kiwi, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, blackberries, Grapes
Drink
- Water
- Milk (you can buy boxed milks or use a thermos)
- Smoothie (these are yummy and nutritious, just remind them to shake them before drinking)
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