Picky Eater Possibilities

The sproutlets are kind of picky - some more than others - and for the most part they like their foods pretty plain - which actually makes giving them whole, unmixed foods, Bento-style, make sense :)

Some food ideas for future reference:

Bread / Grains - Bagel, Roll, Muffin, Graham Crackers, Crackers, Waffle, Pancakes, Granola Bar, Dry Cereal

Fruit - Grapes, Apple slices, Strawberries, Blueberries, Mandarins, Melon cubes/balls, Pineapple, Cherries

Veg - Mini Tomatoes, CornOnCob, Baby Carrots, Pepper Slices, Cucumber

Cheese - Slices, Cubes, Shapes, String, Shredded, Quesadilla, Mini Baybel

Crackers / Chips - Ritz, Ritz&PB, Cheezits, Goldfish, Parmesan, Triscuit, Fritos, Corn Chips, Pretzels, Chex Mix

Meats - Cold Chicken, Chicken Nuggets, Ham, Turkey

Noodles - Ramen, Mac & Cheese, Shaped Pasta, Chow Mein

Yogurt - Vanilla - use food coloring for special occasions

Nuts - peanuts (they are still allowed at my kids' school) almonds, cashews

Sandwiches - they only like PB - cut into shapes, or rolls, sliced

Beanstalk, age 10, getting himself a snack

Hmmm... now I'm thinking that packing a variety of healthier lunches they will want to eat is going to be harder than I thought! Pickle will be happy to have nearly the same thing every day but the other 4 will be a challenge. I'm committed though - no more Little Debbie or Hostess! Junk food! Banned! I will miss the convenience of those little packets, but their bodies and my wallet will thank me eventually. That's not to say that they won't get treats in their lunch… I'll just be choosing those treats more carefully.

Wish me luck!