Sistema Bento Box TO GO | Lunch Box with Yoghurt/Fruit Pot | 1.25 L | Assorted Colours | 1 Count

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To prevent choking, chop fruit into smaller bite size pieces which are good for fine motor skills and easier to chew. Make fruit dips using yoghurt, cream cheese, peanut butter or chocolate. Include some fresh or dried fruit pieces for dipping. Over the years, I’ve posted quite a few healthy vegetarian lunch box recipes on my blog. They are everything but boring and delicious too! I included a few vegan and gluten free in this roundup as well.

Crème fraîche - Another one that isn't the most obvious of lunch box foods, but crème fraîche is delicious stirred into pasta. Try adding bacon or ham, peas or broccoliand a little grated cheddar for a delicious pasta salad. Also lovely with fruit - stir in some crushed berries and a little honey or sugar for a tasty dessert. You understand that if you do not give consent or withdraw consent then it could be difficult for us to connect you some of the services we offer. Grapes are a tasty, mess-free option. They’re also a great source of vitamins K and C. Opt for seedless varieties for the most convenience. 4. Oranges/Satsumas Simply dissolve an eighth of a teaspoon of table salt in two cups of cold water, and soak your cut apple in that mixture for approximately five minutes. On the other hand, lunch can be challenging to make ahead at home, since you are limited to easily portable meals that have to be nutritious and not boring. Bonus point if they can be eaten cold. Two bonus points if they are delicious.

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This is the most frequently asked question when it comes to keeping cut fruit crisp and tasty for your lunchbox or for your kid’s school lunch. Raspberries - Beautiful pink raspberries add a lovely splash of colour to a lunch. Serve by themselves, add to other berries in a berry fruit salad, or use to top yoghurts. Also great encased in jelly - pop a handful into little tubs or jelly moulds, pour over sugar-free jelly and leave to set. Dried Apple Rings - As you can probably tell by now, I like to have plenty of dried fruit options in the cupboard for disorganised days! Dried apple rings are usually soft and chewy, and are a big hit with both of my children. Serve in rings, or chop into small pieces and mixed with other dried fruit, nuts or seeds to make a tasty trail mix. We like to add them to homemade granola, which makes a great topping for yoghurt. Apple - Pop a whole apple in your lunch box, or core andcut into slices, rings or chunks. You can carve pretty patterns into apple skin using a small sharp knife and/or mini bento cutters. Don't forget to dip or brush any cut surfaces with orange or lemon juice to prevent browning. Related: How to Keep Grilled Cheese Warm In Lunch Box? How to Keep Cut Fruit Fresh For Your Lunch Box

Sprinkle some lemon juice or citric acid over cut fruits to prevent browning. You can also use pineapple juice or orange juice for a sweeter taste. Make small fruit cups by chopping apples and pears finely and soaking them in lemon juice for a minute to prevent browning. Swap fruit bars for dried fruit like raisins, sultanas and dried apricots. They’re not only cheaper than processed fruit bars but are healthier too. High in vitamin C and fibre, satsumas are particularly convenient because they are smaller and easier to peel than most oranges. They also take up less space in your lunch box! 5. Berries Kiwis arefull of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium. They also have a lot of antioxidants and are a good source of fiber.Citrus Fruits - We almost always have a variety of oranges and 'peeling oranges' (clementines, satsumas & mandarins) as Small Child calls them in our fruit bowl. Serve oranges sliced -like grapes, they freeze well and can be added to a lunch box straight from the freezer, to be nicely defrosted by lunch time.Pop clementines etc into a lunch boxwhole, or peeled and broken into segments. Add to fruit skewers or fruit salads.

Cut fruits like watermelon, pineapple, apples or strawberries into fun shapes such as stars, flowers or hearts using biscuit cutters or a knife.If you like strawberries but you are worried that they will degrade in a lunch box, we can give you a hand with that. Simply wash the berries and leave them whole. That’s it! Like this, your strawberries will be able to remain crisp longer. Kiwi

Yoghurt - I couldn't write a post about dairy foods without mentioning yoghurt! I think that it finds its way into most of my lunches in one form or another! There are a whole host of yoghurt products out there aimed at children, but I prefer to buy large tubs (usually of natural yoghurt) and portion it out myself, as it's cheaper, more eco-friendly and usually healthier, with less sugar and flavourings than most children's yoghurts. Serve up in a leak-proof container (or a leakproof lunch box like the Yumbox), freeze in fun shapes using silicone mouldsor use re-usable pouches such as these from Nom Nom Kids. You can freeze it in thepouchestoo - just pop it in your lunch bag straight from the freezer and it will have defrosted and be ready toeat by lunch time.To make natural yoghurt more interesting, I often add a dollop of jam or honey, or serve with granola or dried fruit to sprinkle on top. For a special treat,I occasionally add sprinkles or dark chocolate chips too.

Cherries are a good source of fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy by fueling beneficial gut bacteria. Choose fruits that are ripe but not overripe. Overripe fruits tend to bruise easily and spoil faster.