Two MAMA BEars
Rebekah Parr
When my daughter started preschool, my first concern was: what the heck am I going to pack her for lunch? Well, I quickly got to work.
Here's a sampling of some of the 60 bento box lunch ideas!
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All you need for quesadilla triangles is a tortilla and some shredded cheese. I added some diced-up turkey lunchmeat for added protein, but it could not be simpler.
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While typically served hot, tortellini are yummy either hot or cold. Make tortellini for dinner and reserve a few for your toddler’s lunch the next day. Easy peasy!
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The beauty of a taco bowl is most ingredients are cold anyway, and you can customize it to fit your toddler’s preferences. Rice, beans, avocado, tomato, corn, sour cream, shredded meat, tortillas, tortilla chips...
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If you use the Omiebox bento box, it comes with a thermos bowl. Add hot or boiling water to the bowl while you prep the mac & cheese. When the food is done, pour out the hot water and add your mac & cheese.
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If it has chocolate in it, chances are it’s a slam dunk for my pickiest eater. These energy balls were a hit, not only in their lunches, but for breakfast and snacks.
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Sushi is a great way to get more veggies in your child’s lunch, though I will admit it may not go over well with super picky eaters. But it’s always worth a shot!
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Homemade granola is another very simple recipe to make, and it’s so much cheaper (and better tasting) than the store-bought stuff.
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