It’s time for the kids to go back to school. Mums all over the world, will be searching and Googling ‘Healthy Packed Lunch Box Ideas’ for their kids. We all mean well. We want the best and most nutritious and healthy packed lunch box ideas that our children will actually eat!
If I am totally honest, I often find myself falling back into the same tired pattern when I’m in a hurry in the mornings – throwing together a plain ham sandwich, piece of fruit, and a cereal bar and packet of crisps. I do this because I know my children are guaranteed to eat it ALL!
Can anyone relate?
I wanted to offer a wider variety of fresh whole foods to the kids’ packed lunch box, but I also knew it would be important to keep it simple or I’m not going to stick with it. I mean I currently have 4 kids in school, all with different likes and dislikes.
So this is the system I came up with.
Basically, it’s mix-and-match. Below this post, you will find a FREE printable with four healthy packed lunch box categories: sandwich fillings, sandwich alternatives, fruits and veg and snacks.
So each day myself and my kids choose something from each category. There are endless possible combinations to keep things fresh and interesting. But importantly, foods they love and will eat!
Here are some great packed lunch box containers I found on Amazon (because I know us mums love a bargain)
Sistema Bento Box to Go with Fruit/Yogurt Pot, 1.76 L – Clear/Blue
Sistema Lunch Slimline Quaddie, 1.5 L – Blue/Green
Sistema Davina BPA Free Water Bottle, 700 ml – Blue
Get Your FREE Mix and Match Packed Lunch Box Printable
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Anything to change up lunches is great!!! Thanks for the ideas. #triumphanttales
Some fab ideas here! It’s nice to mix things up a little. š
Thanks for sharing with #MMBC. Have a great weekend!
Great ideas, I just wish my Little Man ate half of the things on your list! Thank you for sharing with #TriumphantTales, look forward to seeing you again this week.
This blog post came along at the right time for me! My little guy is so sick of chicken sandwiches! Thanks for the great ideas!
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