Lunchbox inspiration is always a tough one, especially when
you’re just trying to get back into the routine! Fruit is the easy part, but a
good protein can often be a struggle, so this week we’ve rounded up the best
Peas Perspective ReciPEAs to help you beat the back-to-school burnout!
Keep checking back as we’ll be posting Lunchbox Inspiration
posts all season to answer all your questions, like hot v. cold, what to pack
when they’re wearing white ;), and alternatives to fruit and dairy burnout!
These heart-healthy hotcakes are
great for lunches, and folding in some leftover cooked quinoa give them a
heartier texture AND ups the protein content! They’re even great smeared with a
little nut butter for an added boost of protein!
By making them at home, you can
control the sugar content and eliminate additives to make these tasty bars totally
customizable for lunchboxes. Nuts like almonds, pistachios, and sunflowers have
the highest protein to lowest saturated fat ratios, so they’re perfect to add
in to these healthy bars.
We all know sometimes our littlest
eaters skip the good-for-you parts of their lovingly packed lunch and dive
straight into the sweets. Nothing feels worse than seeing their sandwich
sitting untouched in their lunchbox when they get home. A batch of these Kamut
Krispies will ensure that even if they only eat dessert, they are still getting some
iron and protein!
This blog post has some of our
favorite ideas for getting extra protein into little lunches. The Curried Tuna
Salad uses yogurt instead of mayo for a double dose of protein, and the Waldorf
Chicken Salad is perfect for kids with a sweet tooth by adding in diced apple!
Using quinoa instead of rice for
this recipe means an easy family dinner can instantly double as lunch tomorrow!
Chickpeas replace tuna for a perfect
Meatless Monday lunch hack! Plus, the lettuce keeps everything from getting
soggy in a lunchbox and the “sushi” pieces make toddler mealtime a breeze.
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