- Today, I'm going to show you how simple it can be
to pack a delicious preschool snack box.
So we are assembling five different ones
and each to help you make nutritious foods more fun to eat.
Hi, I'm Laura from MOMables
and if this is your first time here, welcome.
As a mom to three kids, I've been packing lunches
and snacks for a while, which is why I'm so excited
to share these ideas with you.
Today, I've partnered with good2grow
to share with you how you can pack a nutritious bento box,
no matter what type of eater you have.
You know, the grazer, the snacker,
the "too busy to eat" type.
I've got you covered with these ideas and tips
to pack healthy foods super fast.
If you have a little one that leaves his or her sandwich
half eaten because they don't like the crusts,
this first bento box idea is just for you.
You're going to take a sandwich
and turn it into bite-sized pieces.
You do this by removing the crust
and then taking a rolling pin to flatten the sandwich bread.
You're going to spread a little mayo on the bread,
place, your thin ham slices on top,
and then you roll it up like sushi.
Once rolled up, you're going to slice it into small pieces
and place it inside your bento box.
Now, all I have to do is fill the other bento compartments
with fresh fruit and veggies.
One great addition is good2grow juice,
which has no added sugars, no artificial colors or flavors,
and it features spill-proof character tops that kids love,
including Toy Story and Paw Patrol.
Now, bento number two is for the kid
that you're always thinking about how to get more protein
into their healthy diet.
The secret?
Serve protein the way they enjoy eating,
in small pieces so they can munch on them
while they chat with their friends.
I'm simply going to take some rolled up ham,
slice it into small pieces, add some cheese cubes
to the small compartment right here.
I love hard boild eggs because they're perfectly portable
and also, more protein in the snack box.
Of course, you're going to pre-cut it for your young kiddos
by slicing it in half
and then once again into smaller pieces.
Into this bento, I'm going to add some diced strawberries
and whole grain crackers.
Now, good2grow has hundreds of characters
your child can collect through the year,
which you can purchase at your favorite retailer,
like Target or Walmart.
Now, this next bento is for the grazing kid.
You know, the one that loves to snack
and never quite sits down to finish a meal.
I've got that one.
For this one, I'm going to make some oatmeal bites
by simply combining some oats, shredded coconut,
ground flax, and a few mini chocolate chips into a bowl.
Now in this separate bowl,
I'm going to combine some nut-free butter
with a little honey and add that to the dry mixture.
With my hands, I'm simply going to form
small, bite-sized balls.
The great thing about these is that they can be stored
in the fridge for up to a week
and being that they are nut-free,
they are safe to send to school.
Place a few inside the bento,
along with slice hard-boiled egg,
sliced apples, and some veggies.
This next bento idea will encourage you to use up leftovers
and turn them into another meal,
like this elbow macaroni leftover from dinner
that I'm going to combine with some diced ham,
some frozen peas, and a little olive oil in a bowl.
It's super easy and fast.
Along with the pasta salad,
I'm going to send some diced strawberries,
some sliced cucumber, and carrot chips.
Now, as you can see, I am a big fan of introducing kids
to a lot of colorful foods
and adding variety into their meals.
Now, in addition to a hundred percent apple juice,
good2grow also offers a fruit and veggie blends
that tastes great and organic juice with 75% less sugar.
Now, I'm going to be adding a link
to where you can learn more about these fun go2grow drinks
and what's inside each of these has bento boxes
below this video, so make sure to check that out.
Now, this final idea is for the kid
that loves to dip, dip, and dip.
Do you have one of those?
I do.
I'm going to pack some hummus, which is filling
and also a good source of fiber and protein
in this bento compartment.
For dipping, I'm going to add cucumber slices,
carrot chips, and some red pepper.
The key here is to encourage lots of veggie consumption,
so just adding any veggie that your child might enjoy.
Now to this bento, I'm also adding a couple
of the oatmeal bites that we've made
and I know this will be devoured.
Now, it goes without saying that the portions
to any of these bento combinations can be adjusted
for bigger appetites, which is something that I do often,
since I have kids of all ages.
Now, I'd love to hear from you in the comments below
which of these bento boxes is your favorite
and how you combined fun and nutrition for your kids.