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- Hey munchies, welcome if you're new.
You have tuned in at the right time
because this week we are celebrating
back to school season with
a picky eater Bento Box mini series.
Today I am showing you the Half & Half box.
I'm gonna show you how you can lean into
a picky eater's appeal to white foods or plain foods
with a Half & Half approach.
Let's start with a classic lunchbox component, a sandwich.
Many picky eaters are partial to white bread.
Consider weaning them off of it
by making a half of the sandwich
with a more nutritious choice.
Of course keep all options gluten-free
if necessary for your picky eater.
To keep this nut-free I'm spreading a thicker layer
of sunflower seed butter on half and a thin layer
on the other to help it hold together.
Instead of using a sugary jam
I'm using whole strawberry slices.
To make this even more fun to eat
I'm going to press the sandwich in the waffle maker.
Spray it down well and just one to two minutes will do.
If your waffle maker doesn't have a clasp
just use a rubber band or hair tie.
You can totally do this with any sandwich filling,
so use what you know your picky eater likes
or maybe try something new
and see if the waffle look will entice.
It will be delicious-- (ding)
just the same.
Thumbs-up for waffle sandwiches.
How about another picky eater fave, potato chips.
I use a mandoline to slice up some russet potatoes
but to add even more nutrition
I'm going to mix in some sweet potatoes too,
half and half baby.
I add my thin disks to a baking sheet
with a baking rack on it and spray down
with cooking spray and season with salt.
You could use any seasonings that your picky eater likes.
Into the oven they go.
I love that they don't need
to be lathered with oil or fried.
You may wanna flip them halfway
if you aren't using a baking rack.
You end up with a crispy crunchy bite
with sweet and savory options to boost the flavor
and nutrition of the snack.
Maybe your picky eater thinks they don't like sweet potato
but these could prove them wrong
and they still have both options to choose from.
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I've got another one comin' tomorrow
and the next day and the day after that.
We've gotta get some vegetables into this box
and many picky eaters can get onboard
with carrot sticks and dip
after all they are slightly sweet and more tolerable.
If your picky eater likes carrots
they might also like jicama.
It has a sweet and nutty flavor
with a texture similar to a crisp apple.
Include both
and let them decide. (ding)
And adding a dip encourages enjoyment even more.
We're making a picky eater guac.
With picky eaters less can be more
so let's make the simplest guacamole of all time.
I add a few avocados with lime juice
which can be skipped for super resistant eaters
but it will help with browning and flavor
and a bit of salt and mash to combine.
If you know your picky eater is down
for some chopped onion, tomatoes or cilantro, throw it in
but today I'm keeping this plain
so there's every chance of those veggies
getting enjoyed with this dip.
I love it.
(ding) And that is
the Half & Half Box.
Ease into new options so it isn't so scary
and your picky eater might even get excited
about the new choices.
Remember the goal of these boxes isn't for you
to remake exactly what's shown
it's to find inspiration from the idea
so you can try out some new options
with your picky eaters or yourself if you're a picky eater.
For those of you who didn't know
I also have an entire Bento eBook
with around 40 full Bento Box lunches
and over a hundred recipes.
There are a lot of lunch ideas as well
for vegan and vegetarian recipes
and it's available at Mindovermunch.com/ebooks.
You can get 10% off any eBook or package of your choice
this week only if you use the code "picky" at checkout.
Also I'm hosting a giveaway
for my newsletter subscribers this month
for a full set of meal prep containers.
If you're on the list then you're already in.
Signup at Mindovermunch.com
or use the link in the description.
The winner is gonna be announced next week.
I'll see 'ya tomorrow for a brand new Bento Box video
and remember it's all a matter of mind over munch.