Kids are fussy when it comes to food. They seem to get disgusted at the very sight of some of the scrumptious delicacies we relish. Most often than not, kids like to eat food that is devoid of any nutrition. Most often than not, folks struggle trying to create a healthy balance between what we want to serve versus what they want to eat. As the onus of serving healthy and wholesome meal is usually on the parents, school lunches can rather get tricky. If you are struggling between being a responsible parent (with the right parenting skills) and a cool parent (someone your kids are somewhat fond of), check out these healthy and tasty school lunch ideas.
Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffin
Slipping healthy and fibrous fruit and veggies into your kid’s meals never got easier. You could make whole wheat muffins out of leftover veggies like pumpkins. You could also choose a healthier flour like oatmeal to do the same! These changes in the basic ingredient would not only make your dish wholesome, it would also bring about a whole new flavor and taste.
Apple Chips
To spice up a ‘boring’ box of lunch, you could add some healthy homemade chips. Instead of using the notorious potato you could use something more virtuous, something like an apple! That’s right, apples make awesome chips when baked at low temperatures. You could bake the apple slices until crisp and sprinkle some cinnamon on top. Your kids are surely going to love these!
Zucchini Fritters
Another sneaky recipe that would make for an awesome lunch can be zucchini fritters. You also have the option of replacing zucchini for peas or even noodles. These fritters would taste brilliant with some quick and easy homemade dips!
Vegetable pasta
You could brighten up your kid’s dull school lunch with some colorful pasta. You could craftily add some veggies and chicken or meatballs with the pasta to make it a nutritious meal.
Chicken Tortillas
Another interesting recipe that you can make is chicken tortillas. The recipe is so-easy- to make that you can even get your kids to help you with the preparation.
Peanut butter burrito
This is a super amazing and nutritious recipe that you can make with healthy whole-wheat wraps. Lace the wrap with some peanut butter and sprinkle slices of bacon and banana. You could also pour in some honey on top to add an extra flavor. Pack it as is or roll it up for ease of eating.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.