Three cheers for an end to uneaten lunches! Breakfast for lunch is always popular with kids. Try whipping up whole-grain pancakes or waffles on Sunday and packing leftovers throughout the week. (You can use our sheet-pan pancake recipe to make it even easier!) For an added punch of protein, layer peanut butter between two pancakes. Vary the pancake flavors by trying pumpkin, blueberry, or gingerbread. And you can always have a little fun with sandwiches, too—cut them into fun shapes with cookie cutters, or turn them them into “sushi” by rolling, slicing, and portioning sandwiches into individual bites. And if you have a dinner that your child likes, make extra so you can pack it in a thermos for the next day’s lunch. Try adding a small, bite-sized amount of a new food to their lunchbox, and continuing to reintroduce it on and off for several weeks to see if they can finally grow to love it. If you go the store-bought route, stick to fruits, nuts, and items with short ingredient lists.
