Ideas for kids lunchboxes?

Question

My son takes a lunchbox to school, but I'm finding it hard not to just put in the usual sandwich, crisps, fruit etc. Does anyone have any ideas for healthy things I can put in.

(UK only, preferably - I haven't heard of many US food brands).

Answer 1

Warch Jamie Oliver on TV for ideas.

Answer 2

Try a banana, a tomato, an apple, two oatcakes, and a bottle of water -preferably from the tap - tap water is subject to more stringent regulation than bottled water.
Don't bother with the cheese strings, a 2oz chunk of good cheddar is a better bet. Forget the processed cheese, it has far too much salt and fat.
And the bread that you make the sandwich from will have a load of additives and preservatives, unless you make the bread your self from first principles
Don't be seduced by the supermarkets telling you that the food you can buy for the lunchbox is "Healthy"
Look at whether it has been processed - a carrot, well scrubbed, and put in the lunchbox is better than anything you can get packaged.
Anything you buy, just inside the supermarket door - that first aisle, that just has the fruit and veg, put lots of that in, and forget about the rest.
But, do him a good home cooked meal around the familty table in the evening, or good old bacon and eggs before he goes out in the morning

Answer 3

I put cheese in pitta bread and microwave 2 melt cheese then cut into 1/4's.
Fruit smoothy or milk fruit shake
carrot sticks
small tub of tuna mixed mayo and crackers
little cakes you make using low fat spread/sweetener sugar -
flapjacks, rice crispy choc covered

Answer 4

I %. diverse varieties of sandwiches. in specific circumstances quesadillas, in specific circumstances lunchables. I also have a 4 year previous, and that they love lunchables because of the fact they are exciting. :) when I %. his lunch that's not a lunchable, i think of approximately facets including chips, goldfish, crackers, and so on. Then, a juice container to drink oftentimes, yet she is older, so which you would be extra innovative with the beverages. and then a small handle- apples with caramel dipping sauce, banana, 2 cookies, pudding, apple sauce ( not all of that. i decide for one) or something alongside those lines.

Answer 5

Well when I was growing up , mom used to buy sandwitch meats and peanut butter. Also we used to buy little meals in cans like pork and beans etc.
Lots of kids here like those lunch mean in boxes that has sandwiches and cookies or cakes and cheese. that might be something you can look into.

Answer 6

wrap grapes in cling film and also small bags of peanuts (unsalted). occasionally peanut butter sandwiches, pumkin seeds, but its hard i know.
my elkdest son has been known to take a carrot before.
watch the programmes with your kids such as jamie oliver etc.- they may actually be inspired!
good luck.
mine are both on school dinners as they have improved no end at both their schools.
thanks mr oliver!

Answer 7

wraps, pasta and pitta bread with a nice filling are really nice.. you could still have crisp.. but low fat and not given so often. a bottle of water is ideal, breakfast bars are always nice for breaktime, more fruit that he will enjoy and want to eat.

Answer 8

Crackers and cheese,yogurt, baby carrots and tomatoes,tuna mixed with pasta spirals and sweetcorn. Why not take your son shopping and ask him?

Answer 9

It's an acquired taste but my kids go nuts for olives

Answer 10

You'll find more ideas on the FSA website

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/webpage/lunchboxes2005#h_2