Healthy Lunch Box Ideas

Roti pizza

Children love pizza but if you don’t wish to feed them pizzas prepared using refined flour then this roti pizza is an ideal pick for you. All you need is green vegetables and whole wheat flour. Use pizza sauce and cheese to make it look tempting.

Besan chila sandwich

This starter can be preferred mostly by people who don’t eat eggs. It tastes best when served along with tomato chutney or mint chutney. The main ingredient of this recipe is Bengal gram flour (or besan) which makes this snack highly nutritious. First, make chila and then stuff it between the bread slices.

Herbed makhanas

Makhana is a small crispy and crunchy little snack. Much like popcorn, these are deliciously light but much healthier. If your child is into wafer munching, then makhana is undoubtedly a way better option. One can eat them roasted or raw. You can also make easy and interesting recipes with them in no time. Herbed makhanas work best for short breaks.

Wraps and rolls

When you’re stuck in a sandwich rut, wraps can be just the thing to freshen up the feel of a packed lunch. They are easy to make and are quite healthy. Just make sure you use whole wheat flour to make rolls and wraps instead of maida. For fillings, you can search for more healthy options like beetroot, paneer, and scrambled eggs.

Healthy sweet treats

No meal is complete without sweets. If you feel giving sweets to your kids can harm their teeth, then right away check out this date and nut cocoa balls. You can make date and nut cocoa balls in advance and store them in the fridge. This is a healthier sweet option because the dates in it will add natural sweetness. It’s also got a rich taste with nuts like almonds, pistachios, and cashew nuts with a minimal amount of ghee, which will surely give a boost of energy to your child. (ANI)