Why purchase a lunch that not only has zero nutritional value, but actually contains ingredients that are detrimental to your children’s health? Of course, the lure of this product is its convenience, but that’s the whole problem with processed foods – you trade convenience for quality nutrition.
Believe me, I’m not trying to be a lunchbox killjoy here – in fact, the more fun lunch is, the more likely it is that your child will eat it. So that’s what inspired me to create a few Healthy Homemade Lunchables ideas that are as nutritious as they are fun to create and eat. The following three lunchable-makeover recipes are my boys’ personal favorites. I hope your children enjoy them too!
The fun-colored *reusable BPA-free storage containers come from Laptop Lunches, which is also where you can find even more healthy lunch ideas. Another fun site for getting more healthy lunchable ideas is MOMables, see *note below.
Here’s to making lunch healthy and FUN! 🙂
P.S. I’ve got a fun way to say I Love You! These little Lunchbox Love Notes are absolutely precious, and are such a heartfelt way to let your kids know how much you love and care about them.
Whether you have preschoolers, elementary age kids or teens, SayPlease.com has an amazing line of “love notes” for kids of all ages, even adults. The notes include an inspiring message along with cool trivia and funny jokes.
I love putting these thoughtful little notes into my boys’ lunchboxes, because I know it makes them feel loved and special!
Grilled Chicken Dunkers
Wrap individually (or place in reusable separate containers) the following items:
• Leftover grilled chicken, cut into bite-size chunks
• Homemade ranch dressing for dipping
• Raw zucchini sticks
• Fresh melon
• Grain-free fruit muffin
Turkey & Cheese Cracker Stackers
Wrap individually (or place in reusable separate containers) the following items:
• Grain-free crackers
• Nitrate-free turkey slices, cut into squares
• Raw cheese, cut into squares
• Cultured dill pickle (cultured pickles contain beneficial probiotics, we like Bubbies brand)
• Organic grapes
• Crispy nut mix with dried cherries and fair-trade dark chocolate chips
Make-Your-Own-Pizza
Wrap individually (or place in reusable separate containers) the following items:
• GF bagel, cut in half (for little ones or light eaters, just pack one half)
• Organic pizza sauce
• Organic shredded mozzarella cheese
• Organic apple slices
• Healthy cookies
From Leftovers to Lunchables
And be sure to check out “From Leftovers to Lunch” for a few of our favorite ways to transform leftovers into healthy, delicious and FUN “lunchables” the whole family will love!
Three cheers for healthy “lunchables” that are just as nutritious as they are delicious!
Looking for more great lunch ideas and recipes?
Be sure to check out my friend Laura at MOMables for lots of whole food based recipes and ideas for making lunch delicious, nutritious and FUN! (P.S. Laura offers a weekly lunch meal plan subscription program. There is no obligation, but if you opt to sign up via the link here, a small portion of the proceeds helps to support The Nourishing Home at no additional cost to you. Thank you!)
Happy lunch packing! Joyfully Serving HIM, Kelly