Lunch time should be a fun event for little ones. Since taste is very critical to kids, filling their lunch box with yummy foods is critical. Lunch is a great opportunity to combine yummy food and high nutritional value. The traditional sandwich and fruit lunch combo is generally popular. Introducing some alternatives and exciting foods into a lunch at home or school lunch will encourage kids to try different foods.
Since whole grains is a critical addition to a nutritious menu plan for kids, creating a whole wheat pita pizza for lunch is an ideal way to get kids to devour the bread and grains they need. Offer your child something fun and healthy for lunch, perhaps something that you make at home. These lunches can be exciting, nutritious and easy.
Pita Pockets with 4 Cheese Filing
This pocket sandwich is packed with an Italian seasoning blend containing four tasty cheeses. If you want to add a little something extra you can spread on spicy mustard or add chopped ham or chicken to the mixture.
Ingredients: *1/4 cup ricotta cheese *2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese *2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese *2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese *1/8 tsp. dried basil *Pinch of dried oregano *Dash of black pepper *1 pita bread pocket
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. In a bowl, stir together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper 3. Split the bread halfway around the edge 4. Fill with the cheese mixture. 5. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil 6. Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated through
Yield: 1 serving.
Pita Pizza
Pizza is a favorite alternative for lunch. This pita pizza can be made ahead and placed in a lunch box or served right away. Picky eaters can choose how many extras they want in their pita pizza. For the eat everything eaters, this pizza can be prepared with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Ingredients:
*1 whole-wheat pita bread *1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese *2 tbsp. pizza or tomato sauce
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees 2. Split the pita bread halfway around the edge 3. Spoon in the cheese, tomato sauce, and toppings of your choice 4. Wrap the pita in aluminum foil and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
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