No More Boring Lunches: Fresh Ideas for Every School Day
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Planning meals for school-aged kids is a full-time job in and of itself but we've got you covered...at least for lunch! Contrary to popular belief most school children do not need the same amount of protein, fiber and calories as adults. Children are not little adults! Here are 7 really tasty, easy-to-pack and easy-to-please school lunch ideas. If your child could benefit from an individual meal planning session with one of our seasoned pediatric registered dietitians, reach out to our office by phone. We offer family meetings, personalized grocery store tours, food procurement service coordination and meal planning services.
| 10 grams protein | 5 grams fiber | nut-free | gluten-free | Bring on the meal ideas--No financial affiliation with the products--just an affinity for kid-approved good taste! |
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Fruity Protein Power: 1 Stoneyfield Real Fruit Yogurt pouch, 3 slices oven roasted Applegate deli slices, 1 mini-bag Smart Pop, 1/2c baby carrots, 1T peanut butter for dipping, 6 Triscuits |
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Cheese & Snap Bento Box: 6 Sargento cheddar cheese cubes, 3 slices turkey meat, 22 Harvest Snap pea crisps, 1/2c baby carrots, 17 pretzels, 1/2c blueberries |
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Ranch Wrap: 1 Mission tortilla, 2T Primal Kitchen Avocado Lime Ranch, 3 slices turkey deli meat, (optional: spinach leaves or lettuce), 1/2c red grapes, 1 mini bag Smart Pop popcorn, 1/2c cucumber coins or baby carrots |
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Creamy Crunch Wrap: 1 Mission tortilla, 2T Neufchatel cream cheese, 3 slices deli meat, wrapped and cut into pinwheels, 17 pretzels or Snyder mini-bag, 1 clementine |
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PB Fruit Crunch: 1T peanut butter on 1 Mission tortilla (this brand offers a gluten-free option), 1 That’s It! bar, 6 Simple Mills Almond crackers, 2T hummus, 1/2c blueberries |
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Sweet & Savory Lunch: 1 Smuckers Uncrustable, 1/2c salted cucumbers, 1/2c diced peaches in water, 1 mozzarella cheese stick, 18 Harvest Snap red lentil crisps, 1 mini bag Smart Pop popcorn |
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Ranch & Veggie Delight: 2T Primal Kitchen ranch, 1/2c baby carrots, ½ cherry tomatoes, 1/2c cucumber, 3 slices oven roasted Applegate deli slices, 2 sheets of graham crackers, 1 box Sun-Maid package yogurt covered raisins
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