Nuts are another good choice in small quantities, as are chocolate chips. You can even throw them together with some dried cherries or cranberries for a tasty treat.
A cup of flavored yogurt or plain yogurt with granola makes a filling dessert with the right amount of sweetness. Making your own homemade granola is an even better choice. Start with oat clusters and add whatever you like from there.
Muffins are a great choice too, or their sweeter cousin, the cupcake. Also, why not pack more than one sandwich, cut into squares or strips, for a snack later. Peanut butter lasts all day without spoiling, as do many vegetarian pates.
Packed lunches don’t have to be boring. You actually have more choices than you are given with store-bought products for kids and adults alike.
And you want to keep your kids eating YOUR food, not being tempted by fast food, or tempted to swap things in their lunch box, and make bad choices.
With a bit of clever planning, everyone will want what you and your kids have in their lunchbox, and no one will ever want to trade!
