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:
Proteins | Whole grains | Vegetables | Fruits |
Meat: turkey, chicken, roast beef, ham, tuna
Hard boiled egg Peanut butter or other nut butter Cottage cheese Yogurt Cheese Beans, hummus |
Whole grain bread or bun
Whole grain tortilla Whole grain flat bread Whole grain crackers Whole grain bagels Whole grain pasta |
Carrots
Cucumber slices Celery sticks Bell pepper slices Cherry tomatoes Snap peas |
Apple
Banana Grapes Berries Melons Kiwi Oranges Pineapple |