Do your little ones screw their noses up at simple sandwiches? Or, is it a constant battle to get them to eat anything green?
Well, before you give up entirely… we’ve rounded up 13 simple ways you can cram more greens into their lunchboxes (without them even noticing). Trust us, there’s something for even the fussiest kid.
1. Hulk it up.
This fun spread is packed with two of our favourite superfoods – kale and avocado. Perfect to spread on sandwiches or to eat as a dip with some sweet potato chips.
2. Add in a frozen smoothie.
Kept in a jar, this will keep the rest of the lunchbox cool and will defrost by the time lunch rolls round. And the best part about green smoothies is kids can’t even taste the veggies in them!
3. Roll up! Roll up!
The dough for these lunchbox scrolls uses just two ingredients. Seriously. Pack them full of your favourite toppings (we’ve gone for pizza) and sneak in extra greens by way of spinach, capsicum and tomato.
4. Make your own green goop.
Blitz some greens together in an easy to eat purée. This is perfect for little kids going to preschool!
5. Swap sandwiches for rice paper rolls.
If they’re getting bored with bread, these rice paper rolls are easy to whip up. Served with a fun dipping sauce, they won’t even notice the stack of veggies you’ve grated in there!
6. Use all the zucchini.
Zucchini has to be the most versatile veg going around. We love grating it into everything, including these winning mini frittatas. Did we mention there are FOUR cups of spinach in there, too?
7. Add a scare factor.
This snack is perfect for kids who love anything “gross”. Containing nutritious greens and a good dose of protein and healthy fats, these eggs are anything but devilish.
8. Pickle their fancy.
Full of crunch and tangy-sweet flavour, these pickles are nothing like the limp, green thing you pick out of a burger. Add a couple into your kids’ lunchbox with a few slices of cheese for a delicious (and nutritious!) morning snack.
9. Make a fun guac dip.
Because who doesn’t love avocados? Whip up a batch of guac and place in a small glass jar, stick in some veggie dippers and you’re ready to go! Add some extra lemon juice to prevent the guac going brown.
10. Hey, pesto!
This is the easiest, tastiest way to boost a sandwich with extra greens. Spread a good amount of homemade pesto on your kids’ sarnie. And while you’re at it, add a handful of spinach too!
11. Make a “naked” burger.
Every kid loves a burger, but soggy buns are not very appetising. Pack a meat rissole or meatballs with lettuce cups, so they can build their own crispy burger.
NOTE: This recipe contains a small amount of almond meal to help the patty hold its shape. You can replace with regular flour or just leave it out for a nut-free version.
Lettuce Burger & Eggplant Chips
12. Sweeten the deal.
Zucchini bread is the sweetest way for your kids to eat their greens. This recipe is made with coconut flour, making it totally nut-free. Serve with our Raspberry Chia Jam for the ultimate healthy treat!
Zucchini Coconut Lunchbox Bread
13. If in doubt, pack a muffin!
Instead of the choc-chip ones from the bakery, make a batch of savoury muffins. You can freeze them individually and in the morning pop one in the lunchbox, so they’ll defrost by lunchtime.
Sweet Potato, Kale + Feta Muffins
We originally published this article in April 2015. We updated it in January 2018.
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