The best way we’ve found to stay on top of our to-do’s when we’re in a summertime state-of-mind is to prep our food in advance—especially lunch. Why treat only yourself to nutritious, healthy, brain-boosting food? Your kids need the same, if not MORE nutrients to develop, grow and thrive.
That’s why we’re going head-to-head with the typical lunchtime go-to’s: lunchables, fruit roll ups, sugar-laden drinks and additive-drenched snack packs. Grab-and-go goodies are fast, cheap and well-liked by kids everywhere—we totally understand—that’s why we’ve designed a cost-effective, convenient and delicious lunchtime alternative for your kids that will keep them happy, well-fed and wanting more!
Chicken Coconuggets (3 servings)
Ingredients
- 2 free range chicken breasts
- 3/4 C almond meal
- 3/4 C shredded coconut flakes
- 1 egg
- 1/4 C light coconut milk
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cut chicken into nugget-sized chunks.
2. Prepare three separate bowls, assembly-line style, in this order:
Half of your almond meal quantity / 1 egg and coconut milk / coconut flakes and second half of almond meal quantity
3. Dip each nugget into almond meal, then into egg and milk mixture, and finally, into coconut flakes and almond meal.
4. Cook for 25 minutes at 350 degrees, and don’t forget to flip ’em halfway through!
Peas ‘n’ Dip (4 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 C chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/3 C tahini paste
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 T water
- 1/4 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea salt and paprika to taste
Directions
1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Serve with snap peas or carrots.
Berrylicious Rollups (6 servings)
Ingredients
- 4 C mixed organic berries
- 1 organic peach
Directions
1. Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Place in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 10 more minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 170 degrees.
4. Pour mixture into parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cook for 4 hours at 170 degrees.
5. Cut rollup-sized rectangles out of cooked fruit and parchment paper with kitchen scissors, and roll into small tubes. Tie with twine.
One last thing: Don’t forget to send your kiddos off with a handwritten note! That’s our favorite goodie to find in a lunch box.