lunchbox

Chili Mango Energy Balls

These chili mango energy balls (or bites, whatever you want to call them) are packed with good-for-you things like cashews and pecans and sesame seeds and coconut oil. They are the perfect combo of salty and sweet with a little kick.  

They are perfect as an afternoon snack, or a little treat in the lunchbox or after dinner. I like to keep them in the fridge and grab one whenever I need a little energy boost. 

Let's get a close-up view: nutty seedy deliciousness!! ... Read more » about Chili Mango Energy Balls

Sesame Rice with Chicken and Roasted Veggies

Packing lunch is a little easier thanks to Bob's Red Mill and the versatility of their products... whether it be a yummy sesame rice with chicken and roasted veggies (recipe below!) or cornbread and chili, or pancake dippers and turkey sausage. ... Read more » about Sesame Rice with Chicken and Roasted Veggies

Chickpea Peanut Butter & Apple Flatout Wrap

A twist on the classic pb&j, this chickpea peanut butter Flatout wrap with spiralized apple noodles is perfect for your kiddos' lunchbox, or even as an after school snack. 

Whenever I pack a lunch for Babycakes (which as confessed here can be as little as once a week --- or as much as 5x per week), I try to think about balance. 

Protein? Check. 

Fiber? Check.  ... Read more » about Chickpea Peanut Butter & Apple Flatout Wrap

Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Soup

This roasted cauliflower and potato soup is so super creamy thanks to the Horizon organic milk and cheddar cheese. And it's perfect for your kiddo's lunchbox or your next family dinner!

OK... it's been a week or two (or three).

Who's rockin' this back-to-school thing?

Who's a hot mess? ... Read more » about Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup + a Back-to-School Giveaway

Make back-to-school lunch fun with nutritious and delicious options from Horizon Organic and Santa Cruz... like this bento box filled with broccoli cheddar soup, pb crackers, apple sauce, fruit, and milk. And be sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post to win lots of fabulousness!!

Back-to-school lunches don't have to be plain and boring. 

Or intricate works of art.  ... Read more » about Broccoli Cheddar Soup + a Back-to-School Giveaway

Lunchbox with Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Stars

Make going back to school fun, colorful, and delicious with this easy lunchbox filled with tomato basil soup, grilled cheese (and chicken) Flatout stars, strawberries, peaches, and yellow carrots. 

Babycakes is ready for 2nd grade. Can you tell? ... Read more » about Lunchbox with Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Stars

Super Creamy Sweet Potato Mac

Mac and cheese is on evvvvvvvvvvvvery kids' menu, am I right? 

Why? Because of its super creamy awesome goodness and the fact that they'll eat it without complaining or arguing! Well, I have lightened things up a bit today and made a super creamy version --- all without cheese. I'll give you all the details asap, but first just looooooook at how delish this is: ... Read more » about Super Creamy Sweet Potato Mac

Easy Healthy Lunchbox Ideas + {Pineapple Chicken Salad}

You may remember I launched a new lunchbox series on the blog last month... remember... on the last day of school? Turns out these lunchbox meals are perfect for summer camp, or the park, or just to eat on a plate in your dining room too. Or you can pin them for August when the kiddos go back to school.  ... Read more » about Easy Healthy Lunchbox Ideas + {Pineapple Chicken Salad}

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