Kids Lunch Box Menu Plan-Spongy Quinoa Idli, Paneer Kathi Roll & More

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 Planning Kids lunch box does need prior preparation and when you have a menu laid out in front of you, then putting it together becomes a breeze.  To make things simpler for you, we have put together some deliciously healthy recipes that are lunch box friendly and will ensure the kids complete their meals everyday.

Including various grains and millets in your kids diet is important and in order to do that we have packed a tasty and soft Quinoa Idli which has some carrots in it too. The batter is simple to prepare and the idlis come out spongy. You can pack it with any chutney of your choice but in order to add some proteins we have packed these Quinoa Idli  with peanut chutney. 

Making a sandwich is really easy as not much cooking is involved. So to give you a break mid week we have packed a Classic Grilled Tomato Cucumber Chutney Sandwich Recipe which is simple to make yet healthy, tasty and full of nutrition. 

Pastas are loved by all kids as well and Alfredo Spaghetti Pasta Recipe in Broccoli & Olives is a favourite with anyone. While packing pasta always pack it a bit saucy as pasta tends to dry up over time. You can include more vegetables of your choice in this recipe.

We have also included fresh fruit bowls and smoothies to be packed along with the main dish in your kids lunch boxes. Seasonal fruits and vegetables give the right nutrition to your kids and is full of vitamins and minerals. Shop for the groceries over the weekend and keep it handy in order to pack healthy and wholesome lunch boxes for your kids.  

Here are some healthy Kids Snack Ideas as well that you can use to either pack snack for kids for school or serve to your kids as an after school snack.

Snack Box Ideas for Kids For 5 Days

Here Are List Lunch Dabba You Can Buy For Packing Kids School Lunch Box

Monday

Spongy Quinoa Idli & Peanut Chutney

Soft idlis made with quinoa, urad dal, rava and grated carrots is a healthy and tasty idli recipe that is perfect for packing into your kids lunch box. You can make the batter and keep it handy over the weekend. Pack it with peanut chutney or any other chutney of your choice. 

Tuesday

Baby Corn And Paneer Kathi Roll & Smoothie

Packed with the goodness of paneer and baby corn these Kathi rolls are a great way to include protein and vegetables in the kids diet. Some prep work that you can do the previous night is make the dough for the tortilla the previous night and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Chope and keep the carrots and vegetables the previous night as well and keep it refrigerated. 

Wednesday

Grilled Tomato Cucumber Chutney Sandwich & Fresh Fruits

Grilled Tomato Cucumber Chutney Sandwich is so simple to make. All you need to do the previous night is make the coriander mint chutney and keep it refrigerated the previous night. Pack it with seasonal fresh fruits to pack a healthy lunch box for your kids. 

Thursday

Tomato Pulao & Homemade Curd

Tomato pulao made karnataka style is a one pot wonder which is loved by kids. You can if you like make the spice mix for the pulao and store it in an airtight container. 

Friday

Alfredo Spaghetti Pasta & Fresh Fruit Bowl

The Alfredo Spaghetti Pasta Recipe with Broccoli is a rich and creamy pasta which is tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce, crunchy broccoli and pickled olives. You can add more vegetables of your choice if you like. While packing pasta make sure you pack it with extra sauce as pasta tends to dry up over time. 

 

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