The Turn-Key Lunchbox

Fall is in the air which means Back to School time for many of our families! We already know you are health-conscious – so packing up great lunches for the kids is a priority. But how do we get away from peanut butter and jelly every day? Here are some great ideas from the the Turn-Key team:

• Humus (chickpea spread) and lettuce or green or red pepper slices
• Peanut butter & sliced banana or apple
• Bagel with smoked salmon & cream cheese
• Veggie sandwiches: sliced cucumber, tomato, and alfalfa sprouts with mayonnaise and mustard, with or without cheese
• Chicken salad: Chicken with mayonnaise or plain yogurt, chopped celery, salt, and pepper
• Pita pocket: shredded carrots, sliced red peppers, cucumber, tomato, and chickpeas in a pita half; drizzle with a little plain yogurt or salad dressing
• Hearty soups in a thermos, with breadsticks and carrot sticks
  

And a little square of dark chocolate is a wonderful treat to add! You can also adapt these to your own lunch box, they are just as good for adults. To save time, pack all the lunches for your family the night before work/school to make more time in the morning. That way you can enjoy a healthy breakfast without feeling stressed! You might even have time for tea.

Here are some goodies that we're packing into our lunch boxes:


Santa Cruz Organics (peanut butter) - www.scojuice.com/products/peanut_butter
Rudi’s Bakery bread - www.rudisbakery.com/
Pacific Foods *new* Hearty Soups - http://www.pacificfoods.com/our-foods/carton-soups
Udi's Gluten Free bread - www.udisglutenfree.com
Nature's Path - www.naturespath.com
Somersault Snacks - www.somersaultsnackco.com/