Lunch and Dinner
Nitrate free hot dogs on whole grain bun
Plain yogurt flavored with 1tbsp raisins;1tbsp seeds; touch of agave nectar
Pasta marinara-use whole grain pasta
Pasta primavera-use frozen vegetables for a shortcut
Turkey meatloafTurkey/Ham/Cheese rollups (nitrate free)
Tip-use a pretzel stick as a skewer
Mac & Cheese
Tip-serve in a cupcake cup for a change
Quinoa/Brown Rice/Amaranth with fresh or frozen vegetables
Add chicken, chickpeas or beans for protein
Tip: mix whole grains and veggies in the am; heat and then toss into thermos
Soup-buy the same size thermos you use for water and instead fill it with soup
Banana and nut butter sandwiches
Tip-use a whole grain wrap; spread ingredients; roll and cut into
wheels; use a pretzel stick as a skewer
Tip-if using bread use a cookie cutter to make into a fun shape
Grilled chicken in a pita pocket
Chicken or turkey salad
use nonfat yogurt instead of mayo
chop up celery, carrots and raisins
throw in sunflower seeds too
Hummus
Egg Salad
Use nonfat plain yogurt instead of mayo
When buying breads; rolls or wraps for sandwiches, stick to “whole grain” and the product should have at least 2-3 grams of fiber per serving.
* please read labels: the fewer the ingredients the better - if you cannot pronounce an ingredient, think twice about buying it
For more kid-friendly recipes, please visit the following website:http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
