Healthy lunches for children

Children get bored easily if their food’s boring. That’s why they tend to avoid eating which leads to deficiencies. If you’re a parent and can’t figure out how to keep it interesting, then don’t worry, I got you.

Boiled rice, jaggery and desi ghee:

This one’s still my favourite. Trust me your child would love it. Just mix boiled rice, jaggery and desi ghee.

Fruit Sundae:

• 1 cup yogurt

• 1 tsp honey

• One handful of nuts

• 2-3 medium size seasonal fruits

Recipe:

Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Pancakes:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tbsp white sugar

• 1/4 tbsp salt

• 1 cup and 2 tbsp buttermilk

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp and 1-1/2 tbsp oil

Recipe:

Whisk whole wheat flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and oil in a separate bowl; pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined (batter may seem a bit thick). Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat for five minutes. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto hot skillet and use a spoon to spread the pancake a bit. Cook until browned and bubbles appear on top, two minutes. Flip and cook until browned and set in the middle, about two more minutes.

Protein balls:

Yes, your child needs protein too. You don’t have to add protein powders in it. Just keep it all natural. You can keep them in your fridge and give it as lunch.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp almonds

• 2 tbsp cashews

• 1 tbsp homemade peanut butter

• 6 tbsp honey

• ½ cup oats

• 2 tbsp flax seeds

Recipe:

Dry roast oats and flax seeds and keep them separate. Chop cashews and almonds. Add peanut butter and honey in a pan and cook it on a low flame. Then add oats, cashews and almonds in it. Take the mixture out and let it cool. Make balls of the entire mixture. Put it in a glass jar and keep them in fridge.

Tortilla Wraps:

Ingredients:

• 1 capsicum

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 slice cheese

• 1 tbsp mayo or sauce of your choice

• 1 tortilla wraps (whole wheat)

• Handful of shredded cooked chicken

Recipe:

Blend lemon juice, olive oil and cheese together in a blender. Spread each wrap with mayo (or sauce of your choice) and capsicum. Then add chicken and grate over a little cheese. Roll up, cut in half and wrap in paper.