We’re furiously gearing up for back-to-school here in the Raising Them Green house and so I asked the kiddos what is on the school lunch menu and they quickly rattled off a few of their favorites. Here’s what we’re planning for school lunches this fall.
- Ants on a log
- Apples with peanut butter
- Yogurt with granola
- Celery, carrots and broccoli
- Tomatoes (with yogurt to dip for my youngest)
- Strawberries and blueberries
- Turkey sandwich
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Bagels with cream cheese
- Dried fruit and nuts to snack on
I have to say that this is not a bad list at all. No requests for cookies or pudding. No juice requests. I do need to make sure I get nitrate and nitrite free turkey (or is it one or the other, I forget) but that’s probably the worst thing on the list.
I try to mix things up a bit and get wraps or tortilla for the peanut butter and jelly or turkey sandwiches. I still cut the sandwiches into shapes from time to time. We mix up the dried fruit and nuts so they get some variety in there as well.
Now that you know my menu, I’d love for you to share yours. I’m always looking for new ideas.
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