More time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic means more meals are being consumed at home, too. I figured families might be struggling with lunch ideas, given that this meal is most often eaten outside of the home during school and work. Below are quite a few simple, healthy ideas to keep your family going.
As with all meals, you’ll want to include a protein, grain, vegetable and fruit. Here are some kid-friendly options:
Putting those choices together, here are some ideas:
Lunch Ideas for Families Spending More Time at Home
Protiens | Whole grains | Vegetables | Fruits |
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Putting those choices together, here are some ideas:
LUNCH IDEAS FOR FAMILIES SPENDING MORE TIME AT HOME
GRILLED TURKEY BURGER
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Now that the weather’s getting nicer, we don’t have to wait until dinner to grill out! Add a whole grain bun and a fruit and veggie.
SALAD WITH TURKEY
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Salad with turkey is the perfect lunch! Add cheese and apple slices on the side and you’ve got a complete meal.
HOMEMADE “LUNCHABLES”
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The options are endless! Add lunch meat and cheese to whole grain crackers. Include a fruit and a vegetable.
TUNA SALAD
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Combine tuna salad with whole grain crackers, snap peas, and berries.
BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH
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Who says you have to eat breakfast in the morning? Scramble up some eggs, add a veggie (and even leftover salmon if you have it!) and throw in a fruit for a perfect change-up to lunch.
PASTA SALAD
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Use last night’s pasta to make pasta salad. Add a protein, like chicken, and a vegetable, like broccoli. Include a fruit on the side to round out the meal.
CHICKEN SANDWICH
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Add a chicken breast to a whole wheat bun or bread, with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Include a fruit and veggie of their choice!
HUMMUS VEGGIE WRAP
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Stuff a whole-grain wrap with hummus and all kinds of veggies! Add in their favorite fruit.
PEANUT BUTTER (OR SEED BUTTER) TOAST
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Dress up plain toast with peanut butter or a nut-free alternative! Include yogurt for extra protein and a fruit and veggie of their choice.
LAST NIGHT’S DINNER LEFTOVERS
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Leftovers are the best, because all you have to do is re-heat! The picture shows pasta with meat sauce. Make sure to include a fruit and vegetable with a protein and carb.
TACO BOWLS
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Use last night’s leftover taco meat for a taco salad or taco bowl for today’s lunch. Include veggies and cheese, as well as a fruit.
Great ideas…..I have gotten in a rut with my family and this is just the inspiration I needed. Excited to try breakfast for lunch. Thank you Children’s Hospital!