Whether your child turns their nose up at sandwiches or you are just looking for a little more variety in your lunch packing routine, we have you covered! Here are 5 kid-friendly recipes that are easy to make, and packed with nutrition!

1. Gnocchi! Gnocchi is a fun alternative to regular pasta and can be boiled or baked. You can find one of our favourite recipes here.

2. Pasta! Okay, we know this one isn't rocket science, but we aren't just talking regular spaghetti or mac and cheese here. We are talking fancy pasta (that is still super easy to make of course!). You can find one of our favourite recipes here for Pumpkin Mac and Cheese!

3. Smoothie Bowl. This is always a hit with our kid! Make a smoothie that your child loves and add a little less milk than usual. Then pour it into a thermos and you are good to go! Try making it extra nutrient dense by adding spinach or kale, lots of berries, hemp hearts, and Healthy Height protein powder! You can also send granola on the side for your child to sprinkle on top at lunch time. Here is a combo we love and has a gorgeous colour too! for 2-3 servings blend together 1 Beet (medium, peeled and diced), 1 cup Frozen Mango, 1 cup Frozen Raspberries, 3-4 Pitted Dates, 1 cup Milk of your choice, 1-2 scoops Healthy Height Protein Powder.

4. Soup/Stew. This is especially great in the cold winter months! A warm thermos of stew or soup will warm your little one up before they go out to play in the snow. Making batches on the weekend ahead of time helps to make this type of lunch more realistic.

5. Snack Lunch: Lunches don't have to be elaborate. Try packing sliced apples and/or orange wedges, carrots and/or cucumber with hummus, sliced cheese or yogurt, whole grain cracker or muffin, energy bites or black bean bites, and a fig bar or Welo bar. Your little one will love the variety and you will love the ease!