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5 Simple Ways to Up the Lunchbox Appeal

September 18, 2017 by Maria Adams 7 Comments

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Packing a lunchbox that is simple yet varied and healthy yet kid-approved is no easy feat. Don’t give up. Here are 5 simple ways to up the appeal.

Lunchbox Appeal

Ok, let’s be real here. The lunches that I pack most days are not fancy-looking. My main goal is to pack a balanced lunch that my kids will actually eat! And while my lunches have evolved as my kids have grown, here are some tips that have stayed:

No. 1 Add some crunch

There’s a reason potato chips go so well with a sandwich. They add a nice contrasting crunch (oh, and yes, a little salty flavor too). And with so many kid favorites being soft foods–pb&j, ham and cheese, noodles, berries, applesauce, melon, cheese, and yogurt–it can be nice with some added crunch. While carrots and apple slices will fit the bill, mix it up by adding something salty & crunchy. Here are some tasty, but healthy ideas:

  • Roasted chickpeas
  • Whole grain tortilla chips
  • Popcorn
  • Whole-grain crackers
  • Rice crackers
  • Seedy crackers
  • Toasted bread
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Tip: If your child is consistently coming home with a half-eaten sandwich or other leftover food, try cutting back on the portion size. Pictured here is half of a ham sandwich cut into quarters. Perfect for younger kids or chatty lunchers.

No. 2 Toothpicks or Thin Pretzel Sticks

Kids love little mini skewers. So use those toothpicks or pretzel sticks to layer on some fun healthy foods, such as grapes, cheese, baby tomatoes, melon pieces, and chicken. Or stick them into little mini sandwiches to hold them together. Here are some fun combination ideas:

  • Grape tomatoes, chicken, and bell peppers
  • Cheddar cheese, roasted turkey, and cucumber
  • Pineapple and grapes
  • Blueberries and cantaloupe
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How fun are these little skewers? And so simple to make.

No. 3 Compartment Lunchbox

I have found bento-style lunch box containers to be really helpful. These earth-friendly containers streamline the process, remind you to pack a variety of healthy (not prepackaged and processed) foods, and help make a pretty presentation. My current go-to is the below pictured easy lunchboxes. They are easy to clean, seal well, and reasonably priced–which is good if your kids are like mine and sometimes lose their lunchboxes. (OK, that only happened once, but it was right after I splurged on a fancy, high-priced one!)

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Pictured here is one of the current favs in this house: the BL (bacon & lettuce sandwich) (oh, and yes, my 9-year old prefers it to be just a B sandwich, no lettuce please mom). We toast whole wheat bread, spread with a little Earth Balance, and top with Applegate Farms Sunday Bacon, and lettuce.

No. 4 Thermos

Once or twice a week I change it up and send a hot meal in a thermos. It’s usually something simple like leftover pasta or soup. My younger son is just now getting into these hot meals.  The key to keeping them nice and warm is heating the thermos with some hot water before adding the hot contents. Here are some simple ideas. All can be made ahead of time and then heated the morning of school:

  • Chicken Soup
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Tuscan Bean Soup
  • Tomato Soup
  • Tortellini and Sauce
  • Pasta Bolognese
  • Pasta and Peas – This is one of my older son’s favorites. Simply cook macaroni or other shaped pasta (or heat leftovers). Towards the end of cooking add frozen petite peas. After draining toss with organic butter and a touch of sea salt. Take it up a notch by adding some diced, cooked Canadian bacon or keep it vegetarian and add canned, drained chickpeas.

No 5. Sweets and Treats

With so many opportunities to have sweets coming at us every day, I only pack a food treat now and then, and when I do it’s usually petite in size and homemade…for example, little brownie bites, small oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, mini pumpkin muffins, or nut-free cocoa-coconut bliss balls. Now that my kids are both in Middle School, they also have the opportunity to buy cookies and ice cream every day! And although I’m sure they would love to buy a cookie every day, we have agreed to a deal they can buy one sweet a week.

So on most days, it’s the fruit that’s the sweet treat. (And in my 9-year old’s case, usually chocolate milk too). That’s why I love the idea of a non-food treat such as a handwritten note or a pre-made lunch note, like these Lunch Bite Cards from Jodi at Create Kids Club. Jodi has created an assortment of cards with a mix of fun facts, jokes, and sweet messages.

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I love these lunchbox cards from Jodi at Create Kids Club!

Have Kids Age 10 or Older?

While some of these strategies may still appeal to them, chances are they are no longer into “cute” lunches. I encourage you to have them start packing their own lunch. Help them out by posting a lunch box suggestion guide. Better yet, have them help create the guide by using a template like this one from Sally at Real Mom Nutrition. Post it somewhere where they can see it and be sure to keep a variety of these lunch box foods on hand.

My 11-year old and I have agreed that he will make his own lunches this year. The exception being on days when he gets a hot meal in his thermos–which I haven’t quite trained him on preparing yet! His favorite thermos meals are pasta and peas, chicken noodle soup, and leftover pasta Bolognese. He also likes to order hot lunch once or twice a week.

Have Picky Eaters?

Try creating a list of all the foods in different food groups that your child will eat. This can be helpful in two ways: 1) you may realize they like more foods than you thought. 2) post it in your kitchen and it becomes a handy reference.

Need More Tips?

Check out some of my past posts on the topic of lunch box packing…

  • Lunch Box Ideas and Guide
  • Back to School Lunch Ideas
  • The Upgraded Lunchbox Sandwich
  • Vegetarian Lunch Box Guide
  • Stuck in a lunch rut? Here are 5 simple ways to up the lunchbox appeal. From halsanutrition.com #school #lunchbox #healthykids Pin
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  1. Liz

    September 19, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    What a great cheat sheet here! I couldn’t agree more- add that crunch and the “sweet treat”- esp notes! I write my husband occasionally those for his bag too!

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    • halsanutrition

      September 25, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      So glad you liked it! Yes, adding a little note is such a fun touch!

      Reply
  2. Jessica @ Small Bites by Jessica

    September 19, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Great ideas Maria. I love packing lunch for my girls in Bento boxes and they really enjoy eating their lunch like that. They also love skewers/kebabs, and we’re big fans of Jodi’s cards!

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    • halsanutrition

      September 25, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      Yes, Bento boxes make it easy to pack a healthy lunch! And Jodi’s cards are a wonderful addition to any lunch box!

      Reply
  3. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

    September 21, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    These are great tips for kids AND adults 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • halsanutrition

      September 25, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      Yes, you are right, they work for adults too! Glad you liked them! 🙂

      Reply
  4. halsanutrition

    September 25, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Yes, you are right, they work for adults too! Glad you liked them! 🙂

    Reply

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But sometimes I get a little fancier and make things like this chia pudding. It really just takes a couple of minutes to stir together. The catch is you have to wait a few hours or even overnight to allow the chia seeds to soak up liquid. Of course, prepping ahead also means you have a nourishing snack waiting for you when needed. 

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Let's talk lunch for a second. 🌯There is no dou Let's talk lunch for a second. 🌯There is no doubt that in our American culture we want it to be quick and easy. Enter the sandwich, it takes just a couple of minutes to throw together and not much longer to eat.⁠⁠
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Of course, eating the same old sandwiches can get boring pretty fast. So how do you keep it interesting? One of my favorite ways is to vary the bread! From bakery-fresh sourdough, to hearty whole grain, to cute little buns, to fresh baguette.⁠⁠ In addition, toasting or Panini pressing bread can do wonders.
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Pictured here is my 12-year old’s favorite sandwich: butter, ham, and greens. But instead of our usual go-to whole grain bread, here it's served on toasted whole wheat Naan bread. Yum. ⁠⁠
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Today he was rather excited for lunch because we had leftover brioche buns from burgers that we had over the weekend. So he made his favorite sandwich on lightly toasted brioche. He said it was so good that I should try one too. I'm not usually a ham sandwich girl, but I took it as a bonding moment and gave it a try. He toasted the bread for me because he said you have to be careful so it doesn't burn. 
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TGIF! Get the weekend started with this fun snack TGIF! Get the weekend started with this fun snack or dessert board! ✨It’s guaranteed to get your kids away from their screens and gathered together! 😉It would also be fun to serve up on Super Bowl Sunday.

No major directions needed for this one. Simply melt a chocolate bar or chocolate chips. 🍫I usually do this in a double boiler over the stovetop but a microwave works great too—just be sure to stop and stir every 20-30 seconds. Then pour it into a little bowl, put it on a tray or cutting board, and add an assortment of goodies to go with it. Serious yum. 👌

I like to look for fairly traded dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is a rich source of flavanols, a type of antioxidant that is good for both your heart and brain. ❤️ It’s also high in magnesium and iron. To get the maximum benefit choose chocolate that is 70% dark chocolate or higher. If you prefer the taste of milk chocolate, try mixing half dark chocolate with half milk chocolate. 👍

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Fun fact: What is the primary driver when it comes Fun fact: What is the primary driver when it comes to our food choices? Taste! Makes sense given that we are born with more than 10,000 taste buds!⁠⁠
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I'm back to teaching @endicottcollege and during the first couple days of class, we spent a good amount of time just discussing what drives our food choices. Turns out, there is 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 to consider. In addition to taste, here are some other factors involved in this decision:⁠⁠
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-food preferences (texture, creaminess, appearance, etc.)⁠⁠
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-social life; your peers, social gatherings⁠⁠
-mindfulness vs. multitasking⁠⁠
-food and diet trends⁠⁠
-nutrition knowledge - or rather, one's 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒸𝑒𝓅𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 of foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy"⁠⁠
-current state of health (e.g., medical need for special diet or trying to lose/gain weight)⁠⁠
-food allergies and intolerances⁠⁠
-advertising⁠⁠
-time⁠⁠
-convenience⁠⁠
-accessibility⁠⁠
-cost⁠⁠
-habits⁠⁠
-emotions⁠⁠
-hunger level⁠⁠
-schedule for the day (e.g., eating a big breakfast before a morning of teaching or light breakfast before going for a run)⁠⁠
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Something else that I pointed out to my students is that many of these factors are completely or partially out of our control. This is one of the many reasons why trying to completely change the way you eat (e.g., by going on a restrictive diet) can be difficult.⁠⁠
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