Kids Snacks & Lunches

What can I put in my child’s school lunch besides sandwiches?

Add variety by making sandwiches out of bagels or English muffins topped with cream cheese, tuna, or peanut butter. Make lunch meat and cheese wraps with tortillas or pita bread. Pack a thermos of soup or pasta with a dinner roll. Make a bento box with chicken nuggets, string cheese, crackers, grapes, sliced veggies and dip, and a pudding cup.

What are some healthy and delicious ideas for after school snacks?

Make a quesadilla on a whole wheat tortilla. Make fruit kebobs by stacking wood skewers with grapes, strawberries, and sliced bananas. Whip up a batch of zucchini and dark chocolate chip muffins, or mix together some tasty trail mix with popcorn, pretzel sticks, nuts, and dried fruit.

What are some tips for getting picky preschoolers to try new foods?

Preschoolers often enjoy it when you make food fun. Cut bread into unusual shapes when introducing a new type of sandwich. Use flavored yogurt and chunks of fresh fruit to make funny faces on breakfast waffles. Involve your preschooler in meal planning and meal preparation. A kid-friendly cookbook should offer suggestions for fun meal prep with a preschooler.