With the kids at school, it can be a challenge to come up with healthy and varied lunch options. We've put together two weeks' worth of lunchbox combinations to help make parents' lives easier!
| Week 1 | Spinach, ham, carrot and cheese salad Rice crackers Fruit kebabs | Roast chicken and salad bun Vegetable sticks with hummus or raw peanut butter | Homemade self-crusting quiche with vegetables and cheese Cheese and crackers Pear and apple slices | Marmite and cheese sandwiches on wheat bread Trail mix - nuts, dark chocolate and dried food Cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber | Cauliflower crust pizza (make mini pizzas rather than one large pizza) Natural yoghurt (low sugar content) Apple slices
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| Week 2 | Broccoli, ham, egg and pasta salad Feijoa muffins (substitute feijoa for blueberry and banana if not in season) Strawberries and sliced pineapple | Fruit kebabs | Cheese chunks and apple slices | Wrap with chicken and salad Cheese and crackers Cut up watermelon and grapes | Brown rice and tuna Vegetable sticks with hummus or raw peanut butter A banana |
Tips to encourage fussy eaters:
Serve child-sized meals with small portions so they’re not overwhelmed
Make lunch colourful – it’ll be more appetising and probably offer a wider range of nutrients
Create variety using different lunchbox combinations
Cut food into fun and interesting shapes and patterns to make it visually appealing
Involve the kids by letting them select fruit and other healthy choices at the supermarket
Be a good role model – try to expand your diet to show your child that you enjoy a wide range of foods, too
Keep your child at the table until they’re finished their meal, to encourage good and regular eating habits
Ask your child to help you prepare the meal (if possible!).
Healthy lunchbox combinations for kids
With the kids at school, it can be a challenge to come up with healthy and varied lunch options. We've put together two weeks' worth of lunchbox combinations to help make parents' lives easier, plus tips to encourage fussy eaters!