If you’re hosting a playdate for your kids and their friends this summer, you’ll want some inspiration for healthy lunches to keep them energised and ready for anything.
Finding lunch ideas that are universally appealing as well as deliver the maximum vitamins, minerals and energy that kids need can be a challenge though.
You’ll also be eager to find inspiration for lunches that are super easy to prepare with minimum prep.
Even better if you can find the ingredients easily in your regular fruit and veg online delivery in just a few clicks!
That’s why we’ve put together these ideas for healthy and easy playdate lunches to help you get super organised and prepare a variety of tasty dishes for your kids and their friends.
As well as delivering vital nutrition, these dishes will revive them and keep them going for a fun-filled playdate.
Hit me with easy ideas!
Let’s take a look at some super easy ideas for healthy playdate lunches.
Avocado and hummus filled wraps
Wraps are always an easy and popular choice for playdates. Try filling them with avocado and hummus for the high levels of vitamins C and E in the avocado and the protein content of hummus. You can even add some shredded crispy iceberg lettuce for an extra bit of crunch.
Mini pizzas
Spread some tomato paste on mini flatbreads, sprinkle some grated cheese over the top and garnish with a basil leaf…what could be easier? You can also add some chopped capsicums for extra vitamins and texture.
Fruit kebabs
Simply thread a variety of fruit cut to size onto skewers for an appealing yet healthy sweet treat. Try any combination of the following:
- Melon
- Grapes, sliced lengthways
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Kiwis
- Pineapple
This salad will appeal to little ones thanks to its vibrant spectrum of colours and crunchy texture. The carbs in the rice will deliver plenty of energy to keep them going after feeding time too! This dish looks mouthwatering presented in a clear glass serving bowl that shows off all its colours.
Ingredients
- ¼ vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cups brown rice (cooked and chilled)
- 1 carrots (diced)
- ½ cup sugar snap peas
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- celery (chopped)
- ½ yellow capsicum (diced)
- 3 spring onions
- Chopped fresh parsley to garnish
- A sprinkling of salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the vegetable oil, salt, pepper, sugar and sesame oil in a bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the mixture to the chilled brown rice in a large bowl. Gently stir and set the bowl aside.
- Steam the carrots and peas for up to 2 minutes, until just tender. Cool them by rinsing with ice-cold water then add them to the rice and stir gently to combine.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except the parsley and toss gently so that the vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Serve the salad well chilled and garnished with parsley.
Fruit and veg delivery Melbourne
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Stock up on all the fruit and vegetable essentials you need for your playdate lunches and the rest of your household needs.
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