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Healthy Lunches for Kids

September 19, 2012

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Keep your kiddos healthy, happy and full of energy (the good kind—no sugar here!) with these lunchbox-ready recipes and kid-friendly tips.

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Roll-Ups

Kids love the spiral shape of roll-ups, and the recipes can be easily adapted for picky eaters. If your kids don't do lettuce, try avocado. Instead of mustard, use light mayonnaise or a thin layer of light cream cheese.

Veggie Wraps

Sandwiches ready in 20 minutes! Wrap these cheesy tortillas filled in by lettuce leaves and veggies – a delicious meal.

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Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups

You have ever-so-easy Southwest flavor going when you make a creamy cheese and corn filling that you wrap up with ham slices and flour tortillas.

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Turkey Dijon Roll-Ups

Lighten up with this simple tortilla creation--a smart twist on a classic turkey sandwich.

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Healthified Veggie-Ranch Turkey Wraps

69% less sat fat • 50% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Grill a basket of vegetables the easy way: Use a grill wok, basket or on a greased grilling tray. It makes turning—and not spilling—easy.

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Sandwiches

Tip: Use cookie cutters to turn your kids' favorite sandwiches into hearts or animals. They'll be so excited by the shape they won't realize you've snuck something inside!

Apricot-Dijon Chicken Sandwiches

Rotisserie chicken makes a simple and terrific sandwich, layered on ciabatta bread with a sweet mustard spread.

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Club Sandwich Skewers

Blogger Brooke McLay from Cheeky Kitchen shares a favorite recipe. Go Back-to-School in style with these easy, adorable Club Sandwich Skewers.

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Basil-Turkey Mini Focaccia Sandwiches

Fresh basil, plum tomatoes and focaccia turn deli turkey into a satisfying snack with an Italian twist.

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Italian Country Sandwich

Bring a touch of Italy to the dinner table with these peasant-style rustic bread sandwiches filled with cheese, salami, sliced prosciutto and red onions – ready in just 10 minutes!

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Soups

Make this a fun lunch option by including a favorite spoon along with crackers and cheese to sprinkle on the soup.

Chicken and Pastina Soup

Treat your family to a hearty dinner with this chicken and pasta soup that's made with Progresso® broth and Muir Glen® tomatoes.

(20 ratings) Member Reviews (6)

Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Fire-roasted tomatoes bring robust flavor to tomato soup loaded with orzo pasta and vegetables.

(7 ratings) Member Reviews (5)

Chicken Chili Verde

Jump-start a deliciously easy dinner with a can of Progresso® soup!

(9 ratings) Member Reviews (3)

Beefy Nacho Soup

With taco toppings, this cheesy soup is one your family will ask for again and again.

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Pastas + Salads

Tip: Turn leftover pasta into a yummy and healthy lunch. Double the recipe at dinner and make packing lunch all the easier!

Asiago Cheese-Chick Pea Pasta Salad

Enjoy this Asiago cheese based pasta salad recipe that’s made easily using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic salad mix and Progresso® chick peas - perect for dinner.

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Quinoa and Corn Salad

Try quinoa for a change of pace from rice. Paired with Green Giant® frozen corn and a lime vinaigrette, it's a tasty side dish that serves 12.

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Edamame-Black Bean Salad

Relish this balsamic vinaigrette flavored edamame, Progresso® black beans and veggie salad – ready in 20 minutes.

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Easy Tortellini Vegetable Salad

A quick and easy pasta salad, made with Green Giant® mixed vegetables.

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Sweet Treats

Tip: Tuck in a small treat that kids can enjoy for dessert or a snack later in the day.

Baked Cereal Honey Snack Mix

Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Sesame sticks mix up with Chex® cereal and popcorn in this party pleasing snack.

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Best Whole Wheat-Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Treat your guests with these cookies made using oats and raisins - a tasty dessert.

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Dulce de Leche Popcorn Balls

Treat your guests with these popcorn balls that are made using Dulce de Leche Cheerios® cereal – perfect for snacks.

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Sweet and Salty Dipped Pretzels

Craving a sweet and salty snack? Try dipped pretzels rolled in crunchy cereal and coconut or nuts.

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Extra Credit:

If your kids are picky eaters or fidgety at mealtimes, consider letting them pick out a new lunchbox or bag so they start looking forward to the event.
Drop a note in your kids' lunchboxes to make everything that much sweeter. These ready-made lunchbox love notes are an easy way to brighten their day.