5 Genius, Delicious, Healthy Recipe Ideas for the Lunchbox
1. Arepas
Why are they delicious and nutritious?
They are made of corn flour, and as such, arepas are considered a nutritious carbohydrate for little kids who can’t consume gluten. They are very popular in Latin American countries like Venezuela and Colombia, and they are very versatile because even though they are ideal for breakfast or dinner, the truth is that they can be a perfect part of your lunch.
There is a famous phrase that says life is like an arepa: It tastes like whatever you fill it with. And this is true because the arepa goes well with everything. You can fill it with grains, cheese, vegetables, eggs, and anything else that you’re in the mood for. You can even mix various ingredients into one arepa.
Delicious!
Preparation
Ingredients:
Precooked corn flour
Water
Mix and kneed until the flour looks compact. The ideal texture is soft and easy to mold. Make balls to finish compacting the flour, and then flatten the mixture until you make circles in the size and thickness that you like. Place over a preheated pan.
**Some people add a pinch of salt to the flour, but there’s no need to do so. In fact, arepas are healthier without salt. There are also people who fill the pan with olive oil, but the truth is that if it’s very hot, the arepas won’t stick.
Good Idea
Add finely-chopped vegetables to the flour – you will see that the colors turn out beautifully. You can give them forms with the different shapes to make cookies, or even invent a game to motivate your children to eat the arepas.
2. Sandwiches with shapes
Why are they delicious and nutritious?The bread is the king of the table. Who can resist its taste and texture? Besides, it’s just delicious on its own. The bread is the foundation of energy, and it’s super practical because it goes with a lot of different fillings.
Preparation
Use different cookie molds to make shapes or rolls for the bread. Just use your imagination!
You can fill them with cheese, vegetables – whatever you like! You can even fill them with chocolate spread!
Good Idea
Accompany them with cut fruit for a complete breakfast.
3. Mashed potato rolls
Why are they delicious and nutritious?
This idea is fabulous and delicious. And it’s super easy to prepare. It’s a complete breakfast, and it’s good for those who can’t eat gluten.
Preparation
Make mashed potatoes and flatten them on a tray. Fill to taste. Make a roll with the help of a towel or napkin. Bring to the kitchen and wait for the roll to get hard.
Good Idea
A good stew of finely chopped vegetables is delicious and healthy, and it’s an ideal filling for this roll.
4. Wheat Empanadas
Why are they delicious and nutritious?
The empanadas are made with wheat flour. They are perfectly healthy and children love them.
Preparation
Combine wheat flour and a pinch of salt.
Add water as needed until the mixture separates from the hands. If you need to add more flour, you can do so little by little. Make balls with the flour and stretch the concoction with a roller so that the flour doesn’t stick to anything. Sprinkle a bit of flour on the tools and cooking surface. When the flour is flattened, fill to your liking and close it in the form of a half-moon. Put the empanadas in the oven. To make sure they are ready, pinch with a fork. (When the fork comes out dry, it means it’s ready!)
Good Idea
Accompany with fresh fruit.
5. Muffins salted with egg
Why are they delicious and nutritious?
Eggs are an excellent source of protein. In fact, eggs are some of the highest-quality protein around. In the past few years, they have been reevaluated because recent studies have rejected the theory that consuming eggs leads to high cholesterol. Let’s embrace eggs and add them to our healthy menu!
Preparation
In a bowl, beat a few eggs with a fork. Then, in muffin tins, add a bit of oil and some vegetables. Place the eggs over the vegetables and put everything in the oven. You will know these muffins are ready when you pinch them with a fork and the fork comes out clean.
Good Idea
When you offer a variety of nutrients and foods, your children feel more motivated to try them. This is an excellent way of including new nutrients on their plates.
Sing along with your kids! Check out these beautiful songs from my YouTube channel while you prepare these delicious recipes.
Did you like these ideas? Do you have any recipes that you would like to share? Please share your thoughts and ideas with us in the comments section. We will be very happy to receive them!