Try this formula created by a mother who is also a nutritionist, Pick an item from each of the following categories:
1 protein + 1-2 fruits + 1 veggie + 1 dairy/plant-based alternative + 1 crunchy snack + 1 small sweet.
Protein- tuna salads, pasta salads, salami, chicken bites, hummus and dippers
Fruit-berries, apples, oranges, apples, dried fruit
Veggies- celery, carrots, peppers, cherry tomatoes
Dairy or plant-based dairy alternatives- cheese snacks, yoghurts, cream cheese bagels
Crunchies- crackers, chips, cereal bars, pretzel sticks
Sweets- chocolate covered raisins, fruit gummies, mini cookies, little bit of candy
Find out more here: https://www.mother.ly/health-wellness/childrens-health/kids-school-lunch-ideas/
Lunchbox ideas:
Super salad wraps– packed with crunchy veg ,cheese and hummus add flavour
Red pesto sandwiches- mix red pesto and cream cheese then cover your bread on both sides. You could even use cutting shapes to make it more enticing for your kids.
Pasta salads- switch up from sandwiches with a tasty pasta salad, try a creamy pesto salad, Mediterranean pasta salad with pesto or a BLT salad.
BBQ chicken- cubes of rotisserie chicken and a BBQ dipping sauce partnered with veggies and a crunchy snack.
Homemade Lunchables- use crackers and then lunchable fillings like turkey or ham. Partner this with a healthy vegetable snack.
Chicken and hummus/guacamole- Rotisserie chicken, pita and carrots for dipping into either a hummus or guacamole dip.
Deconstructed tacos- use your leftovers from taco night and let them make their own tacos. Use meat, shredded cheese, tomatoes/salsa, guacamole dip.
Discover these and more ideas including homemade healthy lunchbox snacks here:
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/school-packed-lunch-inspiration
