{"id":2508,"date":"2022-04-22T16:27:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T16:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:31:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:31:32","slug":"lunch-ideas-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/at-home\/lunch-ideas-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"Lunch Ideas for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trying to find fun, healthy & filling lunch ideas for kids<\/strong> can be a real head-scratcher at times, especially if you are dealing with the most stubborn of fussy eaters!<\/a><\/p>\n

You want your kids to be energised the right way, without excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and midday snacking. So, if you are looking to find nourishing, delicious and easy lunch ideas for your kids<\/a> you are in the right place![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t

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10 healthy lunch ideas for kids<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Grilled chicken club pittas<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_column_text]\n

Keep the kids happy and healthy with this alternative to a club sandwich. The replacement of the pitta makes it that little bit healthier! Club sandwiches use delicious rotisserie chicken but if you wanted to make it less greasy, using an air fryer for your chicken is always good too. Add some fresh and juicy green lettuce, rocket, tomato and whatever other salads your kids love. You can grill the pitta or leave it cold, as long as the chicken is cooked.<\/p>\n

Vegetarian option:<\/strong>\u00a0If you like the look of this lunch but don’t eat meat, don’t worry, tofu is a great chicken alternative you can use. To recreate the rotisserie chicken make sure your tofu is marinated and is\u00a0extra-firm<\/em>\u00a0sprouted or regular tofu for the best and most convincing results.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

BLT Pasta Salad<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″]\t
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\n\t\t\t\"pasta\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Looking for a delicious lunch box idea<\/a> that is sandwich-free? This easy pasta salad makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox<\/a> and is ideal for kids aged 9 – 12.<\/p>\n

Guess what? It also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day as well! Cold-lunch ideas just got that little bit more creative.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Green Bean and Penne Salad<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″]\t
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This speedy pasta salad\u00a0with a healthy tomato and basil dressing counts as three of your five-a-day and is sure to perk up any\u00a0lunchbox. It’s a colourful recipe that blows beige sandwiches out of the water. Top up with rocket and basil\u00a0for extra greens.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

10-minute flatbread pizza<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″]\t
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\n\t\t\t\"flatbread\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Naan bread works great for a pizza base as well as a flatbread. Get the kids involved and your own homemade tomato base or buy your fave store-bought sauce.<\/p>\n

Add some grated parmesan and mozzarella (if you are vegan feel free to use vegan cheese) to the tomato base and then move on to the exciting part… FLAVOUR! Let’s get leafy with some freshly chopped basil or oregano – you can use dried oregano for a great herb flavour. If your kids can handle a little bit of spice add some red pepper flakes for a little kick! This flatbread pizza will take 10-12 mins to cook, then voila!<\/p>\n

Got some leftovers? Keep it in the fridge and use it for your kid’s packed lunches at school!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Sunday Roast on Toast!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″]\t
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\n\t\t\t\"toast\"\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Have some leftover pork from the weekend’s roast? Heat it up in a frying pan and stir in some apple sauce and little gem leaves (if you have some going spare!).<\/p>\n

Pop some bread in the toaster, spread with mustard, and spoon the mixture straight on top. Ready to enjoy in under 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Add this to your list of innovative lunch ideas for kids![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

BBQ Soy Curls – A Vegan Treat<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” border_width=”2″]\t
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\n\t\t\t\"soya\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Rich in Omega-3, soy curls are chewy, flavour absorbent, and one of the BEST chicken replacements on the market.<\/p>\n

In this recipe, you just need to make sure you soak the soy curls in water for 9 minutes and then squeeze out all the water before cooking them. Next, you just saute the curls using olive oil in a pan for 3 to 4 minutes. You then add a bit of BBQ sauce and cook another minute until starting to lightly blacken. Serve with a small pot of bbq sauce for dipping.<\/p>\n

Easy peasy! BBQ is great but if you feel that is too sugary for your child there are healthier alternatives you can make yourself at home that are only 17 calories.<\/p>\n

For this 17 calorie BBQ sauce, you will need…<\/strong><\/p>\n