Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

I'm really at a loss on what to pack for her for lunch....I feel like she gets the same few things everyday. These are some of the things I pack:

Mac'N Cheese
grilled cheese
turkey and cheese
chicken nuggets
veggie pancakes
Fish sticks

What else can I pack for her? I'm going shopping in a little bit so hopefully I can bring some new stuff home for her.TIA

Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

maybe some chicken soup or pasta

Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

I microwave a piece of salmon and let it cool down, then flake it and give it to the kid, or filled pasta?? Or Egg Salad sandwiches???

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i just showed my sister this thread. She would like to know where you get veggie pancakes?

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Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

Ryan loves (even now and he is about to turn 4) the Gerber Meat sticks. I think they are a little gross but he loves them, its a good source of protein, its gerber and its sooo convenient.

I have the same problem with packed lunch too. They dont heat anything up. Fortunately DS likes room temp foods and he only goes twice a week. So he almost ALWAYS has chicken nuggets.

Message edited 1/1/2007 12:35:56 PM.

Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

Unfortunately at this age that's about as good as it gets. As they get older and taste develops better they add more variety.

What about yogurt, cereal bars or a pb&j sandwich?

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Dr. Praegers make veggie pancakes, spinach Pancakes and potato...

Jacob lives on them...

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Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

Trader Joe's only has the veggies..I get the others in Shoprite, I am sure other supermarkets carry them too--- try Stop n Shop also..

They are on the expensive side-3.99 a box..

Message edited 1/1/2007 1:14:13 PM.

Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

In addition to the above suggestions:

baloney & cheese sandwich
drinkable yogurt
PB sandwich
PB&F sandwich
chicken cutlets cut in strips with ketchup to dip in
Cream cheese & jelly sandwiches (i know ewww)

I use whole wheat bread only.

Good website to check out: http://www.keepkidshealthy.com


eta. another way of sneaking vegetables in is to make zucchini bread, sweet potato fries or cooked pasta shells with peas.

Message edited 1/1/2007 1:26:37 PM.

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Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

I was also going to suggest Dr. Praegers. They sell them in the grocery stores - frozen section.

every week I buy a roasted chicken that I give Talia. How about canned salmon, whole wheat pasta, steamed veggies, soy or turkey hot dogs, avacado, bananas, cut up apple or pears, melon, pancakes?

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Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

Posted by rose825
I have heard of it , but never had one. I think Fluff would be an evil thing in my house

Also DS hates PB, but even if he liked it his school is "nut-free"

Message edited 1/1/2007 3:41:45 PM.

Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

Posted by nrthshgrl

Posted by rose825
I have heard of it , but never had one. I think Fluff would be an evil thing in my house

Also DS hates PB, but even if he liked it his school is "nut-free"

Fluff is only offered to the neat eater in my house.

His school, meaning school district or daycare? I ask because I was surpirsed to find out that Joseph's wasn't nut-free.

eta. Sorry for the highjack Dani!

Re: Need some lunch recommendations before my DD turns into a chicken nugget

Thanks so much for all of the suggestions.....I get the veggie pancakes at stop n'shop in the organic food isle in the freezer section...they are dr. Pragers. They have them at trader joes too.....Ava loves them but i don't have any problems with fruits or veggies....Ava loves them and will eat just about anything. It's hard to get her to eat any kind of protein. She doesn't even really like the nuggets anymore. Is it ok to give Peanut butter to a 15 month old....I haven't tried yet.

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