Lunch Prep: Presch l Lunch Ideas That Your Presch ler Wi Love

Words by My Preschool Journal

If you find yourself searching for ideas of what to make or pack your preschooler for lunch every day, you are not alone.

Whether you’re looking for ideas for preschool or school lunches or daycare lunches, coming up with the right combination can feel overwhelming.

Here are a few low-stress snack and lunch options for your preschooler.

IDEA 1:

Banana Oatmeal Cups

These are less like muffins and more like little bites of baked oatmeal. So they’re more filling than muffins and only slightly sweet (though you can adjust that, depending on how much sugar and chocolate chips you add).

Recipe by Sally Kuzemchak

Here’s What To Do:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

• Mix all ingredients together.

• Use cute and colorful muffin liners for the muffin pan

• Divide batter into 12 muffin cups

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 3 ripe, mashed bananas

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 2eggs

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 3 cups oats, I use old fashioned oats

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 4 tablespoons chocolate chips

• Bake for 20-30 minutes until the edges start to brown and are firm to the touch.

• Cool on a wire rack. Remove the muffins from the pan after they have cooled.

• Store the muffins in a sealed container inside of the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze them if you want them to last longer. Allow time for them to thaw before serving.

A good rule of thumb when it comes to planning your preschooler’s lunch is to incorporate the following formula:

Low Sugar Juice Box or Water Bottle Good Protein

Small Fruit

Small Vegetable

Crackers of Some Sort - Excellent for Snack Time

Dairy or Nondairy Item like Yogurt Tube or Cup

Simple, Not Too Sweet dessert/Treat