Pack a Better Lunch
With school back in session for many kids, the question is, with many parents, is my kid getting the proper nutrition. Most school lunches are packed full if the recommended nutrition properties, but to guarantee your children get everything from the food groups is to pack their lunches for them. Here are three recipes to add to your child’s lunch that offer a healthy kick of nutrients.
• Kiwi Salad
Serves: 2
2 kiwis, peeled and diced
2 Brazil nuts, chopped
2 tbs. pecans, chopped
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
Sprinkle of nutmeg
Gently mix the kiwi, nuts, and yogurt together and sprinkle with nutmeg.
• Whole-wheat Raisin Cookies
Makes: 20 cookies
1 3/4 whole-wheat flour
3 tbs. packed brown sugar
3 oz. raisins
2 tbs. canola oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
Preheat the over to 350 degrees and combine flour, sugar and raisins together in a medium sized bowl. Add the oil, egg, and milk and mist to make a dough that is pretty stiff. Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a light oiled cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• Cream Cheese Sandwiches on Raisin Bread
Makes: 4 sandwiches
8 oz. low fat cream cheese
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cup tsp. cinnamon
2 tbs. honey
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
In a small bowl, whip together the cream cheese, nuts, cinnamon, and honey.
Lay out 4 slices of bread and spread each slice thickly with the cream cheese mixture. Top with another slice of bread and cut into quarters. Refrigerate overnight and pack in a lunch, they should stay fresh for up to 24 hours.
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Carrot and Apple Salad
Serves: 2
1 medium carrot, grated
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
1 tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbs. maple syrup
Add carrot and apple to a medium bowl and mix. Serve with maple syrup and lemon juice over the top.
Happy Eating!
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