5 Exciting Nigerian lunch box food for kids

Why not plan your week in advance so you are not bothered each morning you wake up thinking about what your kids will have for lunch. The kids could always join in the family's general 3 square meals a day, but for lunch to take to school, make it tastier and exciting by choosing something you know they love. something spicy and eye catching. you could also involve them in cooking the meal so the will always feel excited to eat what they cooked. These are ways to spice up a child's appetite.

To get started, note that:

·         Fruits and vegetables are great source of carbohydrates which is ideal for growth generally and helps improve your child’s brain power for the rest of the day.

·         Usage of cheese once in a while is good because it is rich in calcium and also a useful protein alternative to processed meat.

·         Mixing lots of finger foods like grapes, berries, sliced carrots, apples, bananas etc. helps make eating feel like a treat for the kids.

·         Ensure there is always vegetables and fruits included in every meal served to the kids for adequate and necessary vitamins and fiber.

 

1.       Rice (fried rice, jollof rice or rice and stew) with exciting colors of fruits or vegetables and snacks on the side

                                                       

2.       Club sandwich (a combination of mayonnaise, lettuce leaves, strong ripe tomatoes, grounded pepper, cooked bacon(optional), sliced  or shredded turkey or chicken)it can be served with potato chips and fruits.

                                                             

3.       Spaghetti mixed with vegetables and served with fruits. There could be a snack on the side.

                                                    

4.       Pancakes with maple syrup or honey, with sliced hot dog or sausages, one hardboiled egg served with vegetable or fruit salad

                                                    

5.       Fried ripe plantain or yam served with egg sauce. A snack and a fruit on the side.