As much as the government tries or doesn't try to feed the kids healthy meals -- it just doesn't cut the mustard. Some of you might be young enough to remember when Lunchables first came out and they were all the rage...
Let's take a look at an easy way to make Homemade Lunchables for the kids to take to school. Taking a tip from a friend of mine, a super cool mom, she makes all these cool snacks for home and school on Sundays. It takes a few hours, but for the rest of the week -- she just points to the kitchen when one of her kids comes whiney for a snack.
Not that you have to go that far, let's just focus on the school lunches.
STEP 1: BUY REUSABLE TUPPERWARE OR A BENTO BOX AND REUSABLE BAKING CUPS TO KEEP FOOD SEPARATED
Bento Box from PB Teen
Reusable Baking Cups
STEP 2: FOLLOW THIS RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY MEAL EVERY TIME
(2) fruit/vegetable + (1) starch + (2) proteins + (1) drink
- FRUITS/VEGGIES
- starches
- PROTEIN
- DRINKS
- dips/sauces
Apple Slices
Blueberries
Rasberries
Orange Slices
Banana
Grapes
Strawberries
Cherry Tomatoes
Carrot Sticks
Celery Sticks
Alvacado
Edamame
Raisins
Homemade smoothie
If you can't make it yourself, try to buy organic. Avoid pre-packaged items -- even though it's tempting.
Remember, it doesn't have to be pretty!
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