15 Healthy Snacks for Lunchboxes

Packing lunchboxes can be stressful, especially if you wait until the last minute while trying to find a left shoe, a backpack, and your lipstick all before the bus gets to your house. Then there are all the choices: Do you fill it full of good for you stuff that your child may or may not eat? Or,  do you fill it with food you know your child will eat,  but may not be  so healthy? And what about allergies? Many schools are totally peanut-free, so that leaves out old standbys like PB&J.

You don’t want your kid to go through the school day hungry,or have them waste food, or worse, trade for something you really don’t want you child eating . So,the question is, how do you create a win-win situation in the lunch box department?
There are tons of  ways to sneak nutrition into your childs lunchbox without your child even noticing!You just  need to remember that taste wins over nutrition everytime! If it tastes good, they will eat it, whether it’s good for them or not. Here are 15 ideas to for  healthy snacks to stuff in a lunchbox, that your kids are sure to love, and you will love giving them!

Here are our 15 Healthy Snacks for Lunchboxes:

1. Homemade trail mix – Kids love mixes, its a fact! Moms love this snack  because you can also sneak all sorts of healthy stuff in there like dried fruit bits, seeds, granola,etc. and most kids won’t even notice the good stuff, (especially if you throw a few M&Ms in there!)

2. Chips & salsa – Always a  favorite with kids. You can even make the salsa homemade so it can be fresh and healthy!

3.Veggie chips– Instead of grabbing  that bag  of not-so-good-for-you chips, try the veggie ones! They make  Chips and puffs made from vegetables, which are not only better for you, you can also gets some vitamins in too, and most kids like them!

4.Mini kabobs– This is a fun snack, use small wooden skewers and add grapes, small cubes of cheese and leftover ham or chicken. Healthy, tasty and fun. You kids are sure to be the envy of the lunch table!

5.Hummus– This is a favorite in our house. Hummus is a  Middle Eastern chickpea dip that is  super healthy and is a great way to serve up  baby carrots and other veggies. Dips and kids are always a hit.

6.Tzatziki- This snack was originally from Greece, and is a  garlicky yogurt dip it’s not for everyone but may just suit your kid’s need for saltiness. It also tastes great with sliced cucumbers or pita chips!

7.Single Serve Cheese- What is not to love with cheese? Cheese cubes or slices are a great snack to add to lunchboxes and provides some calcium and protein.

8.Peanut butter– Try a single serve pack of flavored peanut butter( if your school hasn’t banned it.)It’s  Super healthy, low in sugar and kids love anything that sticks to the roof of your mouth.

9.Apple with caramel – most stores sell single serving caramel dips, and if it can make your child eat some fresh fruit, it’s a win win!

10.Fruit medley – For some reason, if you just  stick an orange in your kid’s lunchbox, it either gets thrown away, or ends up back on your counter.But,  If you take a small Tupperware bowl  with a strawberries, a few raspberries, some blueberries and a slice or two of that same orange, all you get back is an empty bowl.

11.Vegetable medley – That same trick works with vegetables. A plain  plastic ziploc bag with baby carrots gets old. But fill that Tupperware bowl with a some carrots, a piece of cauliflower, some broccoli  and a few cherry tomatoes and bam! Works everytime! Make sure to pack some ranch dressing, because as discussed before, kids love dips.

12.Yogurt – This is a great snack in its “natural” state, but not so great when you add sugary, chemically add-ins. Try organic vanilla with Grape Nuts cereal. It gives the added crunch your child is looking for, with the healthy twist moms like.

13.Tuna – If you child loves prepared snack packs and lunch kits, try single-serve tuna packs with whole wheat crackers. It’s the same basic concept of a lunch pack, without the overly processed meats and cookies.

14.Natural fruit snacks and leathers –These are great, healthy snacks when you pick the right kind , meaning with all natural ingredients and minimal added sugar.

15.Ants on a Log- A classic for a reason, this piece of celery smeared with PB and raisins is a real crowd pleaser for kids and moms alike!

There you have it, 15 Healthy Snacks for Lunchboxes

As parents, we want the best for your children, which means not just making them eat healthy, but making them want to eat healthy! By making these healthy snacks for Lunchboxes you are showing your child that they can eat healthy, and still enjoy the food, and that is something they can use for life! https://realadvicegal.com/good-kids-lunch-ideas/

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