any ideas on what to put in a childs lunch box?

Question

Just wanted some ideas on what to put in my daughters lunch box, i dont want to be giving her the same stuff everyday, any thing other than sandwhiches??? Maybe different pasta salad, rice ideas r something. Shes 4 yr old, not fusy, but doesnt like spicy food. Thanks

Answer 1

CARROT STIX, CUCUMBER WITH DIPS
I READ THAT ITS GOOD TO OFFER DIFF. DIPS FOR VEG FOR KIDS THAT AGE... THAT WAY THEY HAVE A CHOICE OF SOME KIND.

FRUIT CUPS... FRUIT STRIPS,
SALADS,

Answer 2

Think of things that are easy for a 4 year old to eat e.g chopped veges in different containers, fruit chopped up and a little lemon juice to stop some things from going brown. Someone suggested soup which I wouldn't do as I have seen many little kids try to eat it at school and it always ends in a big mess. Bite sized biscuits and muffins are good because they are really easy to eat. Mini yogurt pots because they will eat it all so no waste.

Answer 3

What about dips and raw veg in strips? Proper cheese in cubes and cold meats chopped slices, and crackers? Grated carrot with some poppy seeds and raisins/sultanas, spritz with some lemon juice. Try oatcakes and ricecakes.

As a dinnerlady I recommend you leave out crisps and chocolate in any shape as much as possible. I can definitely tell you that there's a correlation on the amount of it in lucnch boxes. The fatter the kid, the higher proportion of it in their lunch box, also the healthier the kid, the less of that stuff in their lunch box.

PS also keep an eye of "fat free" food, usually laden with extra sugar to keep the taste right.

Answer 4

hope this will help

Lunch Box Pizzas

20 min 10 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
1 (7 1/2 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits)
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
10 slices pepperoni
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1. Flatten each biscuit into a 3-in. circle and press into a greased muffin cup. Combine the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; spoon 1 teaspoonful into each cup. Top each with a slice of pepperoni and about 1 tablespoon of cheese. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
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Ants on a Log (Lunch Box Surprise)

8 celery ribs, each cut into 3 pieces (3 to 4 inches each)
8 ounces cheesecake cream cheese spread or cream cheese spread
1/2 cup raisins or yogurt covered raisins

1. Fill celery with cream cheese spread and smooth with knife.
2. Add a row of raisins for the "ants

Answer 5

Maybe a fave sandwich, a drink of juice, a piece of fruit and a biscuit. What about a small tuna pasta or a cheese pasta.

Answer 6

Chicken wraps.

A lovely box of freshly chopped salad with cling filmed crusty bread and butter pieces.

Chopped chunks of good cheese celery and halved cherry tomatoes.

It's always nice for them to have tiny tubs of fresh chopped fruit.

Answer 7

you could make up wee salad/pasta dishes for her and put in small boxes also you could try fruit salad an yogurt drinks they dont get much time so small and varied is best hope this helps a little

Answer 8

four year olds like finger foods...some good ideas might be left over pizza or little smokies (like little hot dogs)
you can also cut sandwiches with a cookie cutter to make different shapes.
Roll ups made with flour tortillas with stuffing of chicken salad or tuna salad and cut up into small pin wheels
you can also get uncut hot dog buns and stuff them with different kinds of meats and or salad mixtures and then cut then small for little hands
as far as dessert...homemade choc chip cookies...homemade anything keeps sugar and preservatives in check

Answer 9

I always give my son extra because he does share his food drinks he fine with it in a flask type beaker ,but he says he likes to swoop his sandwiches an crisp an most of the stuff i put in lol he only young so it ok .my sons fave dessert is choc n dip .

Answer 10

Check out this link:
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/features/brnbag/brnbag.html

Just so you will know, kids usually like having the same thing that they REALLY like. When I was a kid, all I wanted for lunch was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I looked forward to it everyday. Ask her what she really-really likes. :o)

Answer 11

Pitta bread with sliced cheese and ham and salad.
Small pot of fruit salad ie grapes orange segments pear etc.
And for a treat homemade fairy cakes.