Healthy Snacks for Your Kiddos

Now that school is starting, it is important for kids to receive the same healthy foods that they were getting at home during summer. Because of this, we found some healthy school lunches that you can pack for your kiddos.

Egg muffins

Author: Wellness Mama

Recipe type: Breakfast

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 12 pieces of nitrate free bacon
• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
• ½ bell pepper, finely chopped
• 10 eggs, beaten (with 2 TBSP milk or cream, optional)
• ¼ cup cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Line each cup of the muffin tin with a piece of bacon.
3. Put chopped onion and pepper in the bottom of the muffin cups.
4. Pour egg mixture into the cups.
5. Bake about 30 minutes (ovens vary) until eggs are set. Top with cheese (optional).
6. Can be wrapped in foil and easily reheated on-the-go.

Zucchini Fritters

Author: Wellness Mama

Recipe type: Side

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (optional, can replace with almond flour or 3 tablespoons of coconut flour)
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, pepper and basil leaf

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grate the zucchini with a cheese grater or food processor. Add the salt and squeeze very tightlywith a towel or some paper towels to get the excess liquid out. Put in a medium sized bowl.
2. Grate the onion and add to the bowl. Add the eggs, parmesan cheese and almond flour. Sprinkle the spices on top of the mixture and mix until evenly incorporated. To bake: well grease a baking sheet or muffin tins and put tablespoon size amounts of the mixture onto the baking sheet or fill the muffin tins ½ full.
3. Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until tops and sides are starting to brown. Serve alone or with homemade ketchup. Can also pan fry in coconut oil for a crispier outer coating.
4. Enjoy!

Check out this article by Wellness Mama that includes a 2 week menu and recipes for your kids.