School lunches are often the kind of thing you want to trade, ditch or leave in your locker… until now. Adding some creativity to your midday meal can make your lunch break more fun. We’ve come up with some easy lunches that you can make by yourself in the morning or even the night before.
NOTE: Be sure to have adult supervision for recipes that require the use of knives. It’s also a good idea to ask a parent or guardian to pre-slice some things for you.
Bento Box
You don’t have to like Japanese food to have a bento box for lunch! Use empty muffin pan liners to compartmentalize a Tupperware container. Fill each liner with yummy, healthy foods like fruit slices, chopped veggies, whole grain crackers with hummus, rolls of deli meat and a cookie. Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you can’t have dessert!
Veggie Sushi
Real sushi is tasty, but can be hard to make. Finely slice your favourite veggies, avocado, imitation crab or other fillings. Combine them with rice and long, thin slices of cucumber. Finally, gently fill and roll using seaweed sheets. Secure with a toothpick and you’re good to go!
Mini Pizza
Pizza can be quite unhealthy, but this version of the dish will satisfy your craving without the added grease. Take half of a whole-wheat bagel or English muffin and spread some pizza sauce on it. Top it with skimmed grated cheese, veggies and pepperoni slices. Microwave for 30 seconds or until the cheese melts and voila!
Leftovers
This is possibly the most obvious and overlooked lunch option. Use the microwave to heat up leftovers from dinner, pack the food in a thermos and you have the easiest lunch on the planet!