Here’s a Roundup of some of my son’s fave lunchbox options lately- he’s 3.5 years old. I try to prioritize protein, fiber, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates along with all foods made from real foods. 

As a family, we avoid food dyes, refined sugar and High fructose corn syrup and we choose real, Whole Foods or packaged foods made with real food ingredients. My son has been a bit more selective since turning 3, so I’ve been needing to get a bit more creative. 

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main protein sources:

this part of lunchbox building was much easier when he was two. I think we ate so many turkey sandwiches and turkey wraps that he started getting a little burnt out. he also has more of a sweet tooth, so some of my main protein sources can be sweet instead of savory. I would rather him actually eat his lunch than skip the protein source. dinners at home are usually easy- he will try most anything I make. I make sure to keep lunch full of his favorites because dinner is more exploratory. here are some of the lunch mains I’ve been sending lately:

  • quesadilla on grain-free tortillas with ham & sliced apples or turkey and cheddar.
  • almond butter & honey sandwiches on unrefined bakery’s paleo bread
  • homemade then frozen pumpkin waffle “sandwiches” with peanut butter
  • almond butter & fruit roll-ups on almond flour tortillas
  • ham or turkey roll-ups with avocado oil mayo on almond flour tortillas
  • pepperoni, string cheese & crackers (lunchable style)
  • chicken meat sticks and organic string cheese
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salty snacks:

although salty snacks don’t provide much nutritional value, I know he enjoys them. I try to find options that are made with nourishing ingredients to support his blood sugar. these are our faves:

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fresh produce:

I always try to add at least 2-3 real foods packed with fiber and nutrients. his favorites include:

  • fresh berries (any)
  • carrot sticks
  • cucumber sticks
  • mango, pineapple or kiwi
  • apples & pears
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sweets & treats:

we have a weekly sunday tradition of baking paleo treats, and i’ll often add those to his lunch throughout the week. here are some more faves:

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lunchbox gear:

Can we please have a moment for these adorable bento boxes by Austin baby co?! they are silicone and made with non-toxic materials. it’s also a local mom-owned business that I love. we also use owala stainless steel water bottles and silicone stasher bags for our snacks. I try to avoid plastic bags completely for our family- but I know that’s not an easy option for everyone. I hope this post has been helpful! if you liked this post, I think you will also like my ultimate blood sugar-balancing lunchbox post.  xoxo, -Callie

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