A Creative Lunchbox

Say good bye to the white bread, bologna sandwich and get creative. A whole wheat bagel topped with peanut butter and banana packed with yogurt and baby carrots make a great mid day meal. Roll up some hummus, cheddar cheese and spinach in a whole wheat tortilla, with a side of grapes and a fruit dip, ole! Make cookie cutter turkey cheese sandwiches from whole wheat bread and pack a fruit, yogurt, granola parfait. Fill a pita with fat-free refried beans, shredded cheese and lettuce, and pack with sliced cucumbers and a yogurt dill dip. .
Veggie kabobs are colorful, fun lunchbox fillers!
What you’ll need:
2 popsicle sticks or decorative tooth picks
grape tomatoes
peas
broccoli florets
cucumbers
cubed cheddar cheese
*Any of the above items may be substituted for your child’s favorites.
Alternating veggies and cheese, fill the tooth pick. Don't forget the salad dressing, it makes a great dipper and pack some whole wheat crackers. Kabobs are sure to be lunchbox hit.
Variety, color, taste and a little creativity make lunchtime meals fun!