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5 Easy Back-to-School Snack Box Ideas!
Summer vacation has ended, and it is time for all the little munchkins to return to school. As difficult as it is for them to finally get out of the summer mode and get into the regular schedule, we also understand how busy and chaotic the prepping time can get every morning for all you moms & dads out there!
To ease your load (just by a little bit), we have put together a few simple snack options to pick from for your Li'l one's lunch/snack box that is fun and healthy!
You cannot go wrong with pancakes, no matter how fussy an eater a kid is! An easy peasy breakfast option prepared using simple ingredients + 5 minutes of your time. All you need is some all-purpose flour, add in eggs, milk, and salt + whip it up. Butter up that pan and pour in the mix. Layer it and top it up with fresh berries or your favourite fruits with a generous dash of maple syrup. Tada! Breakfast is ready to be served.
A quick lunch fix that is not only delicious but is also easy to prepare. Toast a slice of bread, apply butter, and layer it with fresh lettuce and tomato slices. Top it up with rolled-up turkey roast slices and cheese. Next, add another layer of lettuce with the top layer of buttered bread. A tasty sandwich that is perfect for a lunch break! The fresh veggies bring in a refreshing feel, while the cheese and turkey ham add the required flavour and protein!
An oldy but for sure a goldy, that has been a favourite snack pick for ages now! Correct us if we are wrong, but no one can beat the classic jam sandwich in the simple and light evening snack department. The time required to prepare it is 5 minutes, the ingredients required are just 3, and the chances of your Li'l one not liking it is zero! Spread some butter on a slice of bread, top it up with the flavourful berry, plum, apricot or any jam flavour of your Lil one’s choice and layer another slice of bread on top. Less messy, more fun! You can even try some chocolate spread along with butter too.
A healthy lunch box is incomplete without at least one fruit, and you know what is even better than one? Adding a variety of slices that it is colourful and make their way into Li'l one's tummy, like some nutrient-rich berries, grapes, kiwi and much more! We recommend picking fruits that are currently in season to make sure they are fresh and delicious.
There is one thing you will never have to force your Li'l one to eat, any guesses? Yep, you guessed it right. COOKIES it is! Now, have you tried a classic Italian Pignoli Cookie? No? Then you are missing out on something fantastic! An authentic cookie recipe to satisfy every sweet tooth. So delicious, we bet you won't be able to keep your hands off the cookie jar! A quick five ingredients recipe - Pine nuts, almond paste, sugar, egg white and a pinch of salt - mix it up, bake & enjoy the deliciousness in no time.
A healthy tummy leads to a healthy mind, and we know you do not want to miss out on any chance to fill up your kid with all the nutrients required. We at Casinetto, put in all our expertise, in sourcing the best products in all of the Italian and European markets, without compromising on the quality.
Shop now from our Back to School collection and fill your pantry with all the essentials today!
Buon Appetito
Posted on August 29, 2023
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