Update: 4/5/21 Hate meal planning? And wish you had a giant list of easy suggestions (like tacos, spaghetti, quesadilla’s, chicken salad sandwiches etc.) and not complicated recipes? So did I. Plus, Mac n’ cheese is one of the easiest 15 minute minute meals in the world and is great for parties! Plus, mac and cheese is super cheap and you can often find it on sale. Store a box in your pantry or cupboard so you can whip up dinner in no time. Mac and cheese is easy to cook even for those with limited culinary experience. It’s one of the few foods where the boxed version is practically as good as “made from scratch.” The best aspect of a basic mac and cheese recipe is the simplicity. Here are some delicious, kid-friendly recipes that would make excellent thermos lunches for your kids, and parents too!Ĭlick on either the recipe name or the photo to get directed to each recipe.Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Seriously, it’s a classic combination-gooey, cheesy, salty-the ultimate in comfort food. Hot breakfast items like eggs, waffles, pancakes, sausage, and bacon can be packed in your child’s thermos too!.Heating your thermos will help keep your food warm until lunch. Consider keeping your thermos in a warm spot– or you can heat your thermos in boiling water before filling it with food.You can send pulled meat in your child’s thermos with a bun.That way, you won’t have to spend a bunch of time heating meals up in the microwave all morning.
If you are packing thermos lunches for a large family, consider putting the soup, stew or chili in the slow cooker before bed.I would feel so bad if my child ended up being hungry at school because they didn’t like their lunch. Pack meals in your Thermos that are tried and true in your house. Here are some tips to consider when packing your kids a hot lunch in their Thermos There are lots of meals that last several days in the fridge. If you’re making dinner, why not just make a double batch and have lunch for the family the next day? You can also make a few extra meals on Sunday to have for lunch during the week. Grocery pick-up, and grocery delivery services, slow cookers, and Instant Pots, and tons of meal prepping tools are out there to help busy parents make healthy meals for their families. You’re cooking anyway- These days, there are so many shortcuts you can take when preparing healthy meals for your family.It’s less expensive – If you’re on a budget, making homemade meals at home is a great way to save money! School lunches aren’t as expensive as eating out, but they can add up if you get them for multiple children, every day.I try to use compostable packaging whenever I can, but when it comes to helping the environment, packing a homecooked meal in a thermos creates no extra throwaway waste. It’s less wasteful- Something that has been bothering me lately is how many foods have excess packaging.Many “cold lunches” are filled with processed snacks that also aren’t the healthiest. One thing that I am starting to notice is that my kids behave much better when they are eating healthier foods, that are low in sugar. It’s Healthier- My kid’s cafeteria actually has a decent menu with lots of fruits and vegetables, but still, there is nothing as healthy as a home-cooked meal.There are several good reasons to pack a hot lunch for your child in a thermos.
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