Kids Lunch Box Meals
Banana Burrito Ideas
PB & J
- Whole-Wheat Tortilla
- 2 Tbsps. Peanut Butter
- Banana
- 1 Tbsp. Jelly
Nutella and PB
- Tortilla
- 2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
- Banana
- 1 tbsp. Nutella
Fluffer Nutter Roll-Up
- Tortilla
- 2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
- Banana
- 1 tbsp. Marshmallow Fluff
Directions:
Spread peanut butter over the tortilla. Peel banana and put it at the edge of the tortilla. Spread the banana with your optional topping (jelly, Nutella, marshmallow fluff) and then roll up the tortilla. Fold the ends to hold all the ingredients inside. For a yummy alternative warm up the tortilla in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for an ooey gooey treat.
Pair with these items to make a delicious lunch your child will love.:
Fruit cup
Yogurt
Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Superfood Chewable Gummies
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Italian Sausage & Broccoli Egg Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage
- 8 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Broccoli Florets
- 1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
In a large pan, fry up the sausage until it’s no longer pink. Remove from heat and add broccoli florets
In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, oil, baking powder and salt and pepper.
Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin pan with oil. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into each tin. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 F
Refrigerate lunch portions overnight and add to lunch box in the morning. It’s portable and yummy!
Sides:
Jello with fruit at the bottom
Apple slices
Milk
Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Superfood Chewable Gummies
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Ham & Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients:
- 4 Ham Slices
- 2 String Cheese Sticks
- 2 Green Olives
- 2 Toothpicks
Directions:
Take two ham slices and wrap around one cheese stick. Add the olive to the seam and secure with the toothpick.
Serves: 1
Sides:
Red Seedless Grapes
Mini Pretzels
100% Real Juice Box
Mini Calzones
Ingredients :
- 1 Roll Your Favorite Biscuits
- 1/2 Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 tsps. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Dash Salt
- Dash Garlic Powder
Directions:
Open the biscuits and roll each one out flat with a rolling pin. If the dough sticks to the rolling pin take a little bit of flour and sprinkle over the rolling pin.
For each biscuit add a 1/4 tsp. of Parmesan cheese onto one half of the flattened biscuit. Then add 3 Tbsps. of mozzarella and a tsp. of ricotta. Sprinkle with a little salt and garlic powder. Fold the biscuit over on itself. Crimp with a fork.
Cook at 350F for 14-17 minutes or until the biscuit is golden brown.
Sides:
Spaghetti sauce for dipping
Green salad with dressing
Iced tea
Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Superfood Chewable Gummies
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Pizza Muffins
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 tsp. Each Salt and Dried Basil
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, cubed
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Yogurt
- 1/4 Cup Butter, melted
- 1/4 Cup Pizza Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella, shredded
Directions:
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and basil. Stir in cheddar cubes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt and butter until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until well combined and no dry spots remain. Add batter into muffin cups, dividing evenly. Spoon 1 tsp. pizza sauce on top of each muffin; sprinkle each with shredded mozzarella.
Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in center of one of middle muffins comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before removing, then let cool completely on a wire rack. (Freeze muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month; defrost at room temperature.)
Sides:
Spinach salad with dressing
Fruit punch
