Description
Easy and fun DIY lunchable trays for kids, perfect for busy parents.
Ingredients
- Assorted crackers
- Sliced cheese
- Sliced deli meat (turkey, ham, chicken)
- Fruit (grapes, berries, apple slices)
- Vegetables (cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes)
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Yogurt tubes or cups
- Small cookies or treats
- Dips (hummus, ranch)
Instructions
- Choose a bento-style lunch box or tray with compartments.
- Fill each compartment with a variety of the suggested ingredients, ensuring different food groups are represented.
- Offer choices within each category to cater to your child’s preferences. For example, include a couple of types of cheese or fruit.
- For younger children, pre-cut ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
- Add a small dip if desired.
- Include a fun treat as a surprise.
- Pack a fork or spoon if needed for yogurt or fruit.
Notes
- Get your kids involved in assembling their own trays to encourage ownership and excitement.
- Rotate the ingredients weekly to keep things interesting and expose kids to new foods.
- Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes out of cheese or deli meat.
- Pack a small ice pack to keep the lunch cool until lunchtime.
- These trays are also great for picnics, road trips, and snacks at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tray