THis was posted on KIDS RECIPES too but I wanted to put it here too for you all
This lunch is modeled on the popular snack packs you can buy in your grocer’s meat aisle. Make sure that all the foods are totally prepared, so all your child has to do is assemble and eat. Cut the cheese and lunch meat into shapes the same size as the crackers, but pack them separately, since the crackers will become soggy unless separated and tightly wrapped.
· Water crackers
· Cheese rounds
· Lunch meat, cut into rounds
OTHER LUNCHBOX IDEAS:
Fresh baby carrots or celery sticks
Fruit juice or vegetable juice (example: V-8 Juice)
Raisins or other dried fruit
Fresh Fruit
String cheese
RECIPES FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES
ANTS ON A LOG
Ingredients:
· 3″ celery sticks
· peanut butter
· raisins
· peanuts
· granola
Directions:
Spread the peanut butter inside the hollow of the celery sticks and top with raisins. For variety, try using fruit flavored whipped cream cheese or a combination of peanut butter and honey instead of the plain peanut butter.
WRAP IT UP!
Easy Wrap Sandwiches for Lunchboxes
Wrap sandwiches first burst upon the lunch scene about 10 years ago. These sandwiches are variations of traditional sandwiches; but the bread is different. Any type of flat bread is spread with a hot or cold sandwich filling, rolled up, and eaten out of hand.
For the wrap, you can use flavored tortillas, cracker bread, rice paper wrappers, cooled crepes, split pita breads, and for low carb eaters, sturdy lettuce leaves. Wraps are a great way to give leftovers new life.
Use your imagination and your favorite ingredients for variations on these easy recipes, and enjoy.
WRAP SANDWICH RECIPES
· Chicken Tomato Wraps
Juicy chunks of chicken are slicked with honey dijon dressing and surrounded with chunks of green pepper and tomato. .
· Lettuce Wrap Sandwiches
Cooked turkey, cheese and Caesar salad dressing give these low carb wraps wonderful flavor.
· BLT Wrap Sandwiches
These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and placed in an insulated lunchbox along with ice packs or a frozen juice box or two.
· Bologna Slaw Wraps
Bagged coleslaw salad mix combined with cubed bologna, shredded carrot, and American cheese is a classic wrap.
· Cheesy Roast Beef Wraps
Blue cheese salad dressing and American cheese give flavor and great texture to these cold roast beef sandwiches.
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· Chicken Salad Wraps
Use a pre-made deli chicken salad, add lettuce and some shredded cheese to make these delicious and easy wrap sandwiches.
· Tuna Rolls
Rice paper wraps contain a filling of tuna, peanut butter sauce, coriander, hoisin sauce, and grated carrot for an exotic lunch. If you pack them in a lunchbox, wrap them in damp paper towels so the wraps stay soft.
· Spiral Sandwiches
Herbed spreadable cheese is a fantastic base for any wrap sandwich. Here it’s paired with sliced turkey, tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.
· Speedy Veggie Wraps
Use your favorite deli salad, some shredded cheese, sliced tomato, cucumber and your favorite low fat dressing make up these super easy wrap sandwiches.
You can also just put the ingredients for a wrap sandwich into your child’s lunchbox and let them have the fun of making their own lunch; kids love to play with food.
Cold wrap sandwiches are perfect for lunchboxes. The bread stays nice and firm, the sandwiches are easy to eat as long as they are firmly held, and you can transform almost any ingredient into a wrap sandwich.
VANILLA PEACH PUDDING CUPS
Sprinkle the granola over the dessert just before you serve it. If you’re packing this dessert in a lunchbox, pack the granola separately in a little bag so it stays crisp.
Ingredients:
· 1 (3 ounce) package French vanilla pudding mix
· 2 canned peaches, drained
· 1/3 cup granola
Directions:
Prepare pudding mix as directed on package. Spoon into four small Tupperware or other resealable containers. Chop peaches and divide among containers; do not mix into pudding. Divide the granola into four portions, place in small zip-lock bag, and attach to container.
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