Are your toddlers getting bored with the same kind of the lunch being packed? Do they return home with their lunch boxes that are full? Although it is understandable that in the midst of a busy schedule, it is quite different to bring about infinite variety in lunch, children need something exciting and new every now and then. Only then would they remain interested in eating. Ignoring this could lead to unhealthy eating habits in children that can cause health issues. However, there is nothing to worry, as there is a simple solution to this. All you need to do is add a little bit of creativity to your usual lunch recipes and you will see a drastic change in your children’s attitude. We have collected several easy-to-make and healthy recipes for children and here are some exciting lunch ideas for toddlers that might serve your purpose.
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Healthy Lunch Ideas for Toddlers – Banana Grilled Sandwich and Peanut Butter
Ingredients Required:
- Whole Grain Bread
- Peanut Butter
- Bananas
Procedure:
- Heat the frying pan.
- Take 2 slices of whole grain bread and butter them slightly.
- When the pan is sufficiently heated, place a slice of bread on it such that the butter side is down, spread the upper side peanut butter and bananas that are sliced thinly.
- Cover this with remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up. Flip the sandwich when necessary until the bread is finely toasted.
- Use your own creativity, you could choose other delicious fillings according to your children’s taste to obtain more variety.
Healthy Lunch Ideas for Toddlers – Grilled Cheese Sandwich the ‘Traditional’ Way
Ingredients required:
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- Butter
Procedure
- Heat the frying pan.
- Slightly butter the slices of whole grain bread.
- As the pan heats up, place one slice of bread with its buttered side on bottom and top it up with 2 slices of cheese.
- Now, place the other slice of bread on top with buttered side above.
- Flip the sandwich until it is well toasted.
The variety of fillings possible with this is innumerable. Meat, veggies, broccoli or just few pieces of green sliced green chilies for that spicy flavor would do the magic.
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January 11th, 2012 |
