Back to school means back to making school lunches. Why not start the year off right with healthy foods they will love to eat – and with foods you can love too for their simplicity and nutritional content? Try these three, quick and easy recipes that are sure to please your kids – and stop them from swapping their lunch with anyone!
Granola squares
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add 1 cup of oats, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, and a handful of nuts, chocolate chips and cranberries. Then mix. Press flat into prepared 9”x13” greased pan and bake for 20 minutes – sensational snacks the kids will love.
Homemade hummus
In a food processor, combine two cans of chickpeas, a clove of garlic, a pinch of cumin and salt and a tablespoon of olive oil. Blend on low speed until smooth. Cut up some of your kids’ favorite veggies and dip into the homemade goodness.
Fruit smoothies
Take one full banana, a handful of strawberries, a scoop of plain yogurt and toss into a blender. Fill up with enough fruit juice to cover all the fruit and blend. Your kids will definitely want seconds of this nutritious and delicious smoothie.
Another way to liven up lunch is to try fun shapes to engage your kids in eating healthy. Use an ice cream scoop to create watermelon or pineapple balls or a large cookie cutter to turn a regular ham and cheese sandwich into a star.
