MelissaTC
01-27-2005, 11:26 AM
Preschooler Lunch Ideas
Cream cheese spread on graham crackers
Cheese sandwich cut into fun shapes
Cheese on a tortilla, rolled up
Spread flavored cream cheese on whole wheat bread
Whole wheat pretzels with a small container of cream cheese, apple butter or cheese dip
Grate cooked carrots and mix with other veggies and fun shaped pasta. Toss with salad dressing and serve cold. Pack in sandwich bag. Remember to include a plastic fork and paper plate in lunch box!
Fruit salad
Bag full of mixed cereals
Yogurt cups
Muffins made with whole grains and fruits, even carrot or veggie muffins
Fresh fruit- rub apple with lemon juice, fresh or canned pineapple, melon or kiwi slices
Crackers served plain or sandwiched with cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella sticks
Dried fruits- apricots, apples or pineapples
Tortilla chips with salsa
Cold meat loaf in bite size pieces
Cheese- gouda, cheddar, feta, muenster, provolone, mozzarella
Veggies- sliced cucumbers, grated carrots, sliced tomatoes (include ranch dressing for dipping!)
Bread ideas- tortillas, whole wheat, whitewheat, pumpernickel, crackers, hot dog bun, mini-pita, croissant
Fig newtons
Pudding
Anything in a pita- Taco filling with lettuce, cheese and salsa; Cheese melt, wrap in foil; Apples with cinammon, sugar and lemon juice in warm buttered pita, wrap in foil
Hope this helps someone!
Cream cheese spread on graham crackers
Cheese sandwich cut into fun shapes
Cheese on a tortilla, rolled up
Spread flavored cream cheese on whole wheat bread
Whole wheat pretzels with a small container of cream cheese, apple butter or cheese dip
Grate cooked carrots and mix with other veggies and fun shaped pasta. Toss with salad dressing and serve cold. Pack in sandwich bag. Remember to include a plastic fork and paper plate in lunch box!
Fruit salad
Bag full of mixed cereals
Yogurt cups
Muffins made with whole grains and fruits, even carrot or veggie muffins
Fresh fruit- rub apple with lemon juice, fresh or canned pineapple, melon or kiwi slices
Crackers served plain or sandwiched with cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella sticks
Dried fruits- apricots, apples or pineapples
Tortilla chips with salsa
Cold meat loaf in bite size pieces
Cheese- gouda, cheddar, feta, muenster, provolone, mozzarella
Veggies- sliced cucumbers, grated carrots, sliced tomatoes (include ranch dressing for dipping!)
Bread ideas- tortillas, whole wheat, whitewheat, pumpernickel, crackers, hot dog bun, mini-pita, croissant
Fig newtons
Pudding
Anything in a pita- Taco filling with lettuce, cheese and salsa; Cheese melt, wrap in foil; Apples with cinammon, sugar and lemon juice in warm buttered pita, wrap in foil
Hope this helps someone!