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I have been sharing a lot of back-to-school recipes in the last few weeks. My kids went back to school on July 28 (which is nuts) and I have been in full prep mode ever since. My kids are getting older and their nutritional needs are changing. What used to be cute is now by the wayside to make room for more filling lunches that keep them going all afternoon. My sons are 15 and 11 now so cutsie lunches are out- big kid food is in. One of their favorites is this grouping that features an easy to make ahead black bean and rice taquito, guacamole and chips, mango-peach salsa and hummus filled sweet peppers.
Making the taquitos ahead of time and using great products like these from Sabra save time as well as stock my refrigerator with foods that even I want to eat for lunch! That is key for me- I only want to buy/make food that we all can eat. There is no real recipe here- just another option on lunch time fare. This is all stable with the addition of a cooler pack and requires no heating. Add a bottle of infused water (and they can and do eat the fruit after they are done) and you are set.
This is a real, real life, realistic lunch. I don’t do cute cutouts, fancy packaging, or food they will throw away. They only have SO much time to scarf all of this down. So I am careful to only pack the amount and selections they will eat. Plus, I rely pretty heavily on making large batch recipes they can eat all week like pasta salads, fruit salads, and these taquitos. We use a lot of tortillas in our house.
Tune in to IndyStyle on August 26th to see more healthy and quick lunch ideas.
cooked black beans, high quality dips and hummus, frozen brown rice and leftover fruit made assembly fast and easy. Even my kids could (and do) do this.
Sabra hummus filled sweet peppers
Sabra guac and a few chips
black bean and brown rice taquitos- perfect to make ahead. Add a side of mango-peach salsa to satisfy your sweet craving!
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image courtesy of Produce for Kids
The new Power Your Lunchbox Pledge from Produce for Kids is launching August 11 and running through September 15, encourages parents to pack healthier lunch boxes for their kids this back-to-school season. Visitors to poweryourlunchbox.com can pledge to pack healthier lunchboxes get RD-approved, kid-friendly lunchbox ideas and tips and can download coupons from companies supporting the program.
Here are some great lunchbox ideas from Produce for Kids!
Want to win a Laptop Lunchbox of your own with 2 coupons for FREE Sabra products? I am going to give away one of these in the color of your choice to ONE of you who clicks on the Power Your Lunchbox page and takes the pledge (please comment honestly). Please leave me ONE comment below when you have done so. Click on the amazon image (affiliate) below to see the color choices. This giveaway is sponsored by ME because I have one of these and I love it. This is in NO way sanctioned or sponsored by Produce for Kids. I just want to give you something ???? I gratefully thank Sabra for the coupons!
ONE winner will be randomly drawn on Friday, September 5th at 9 pm est. Winner must live in the continental United States. Winner will have 24 hours to respond with address or another winner will be chosen. Good luck!
