You know the feeling. You juggle school and playdates. Or, you hurry your kids out the door to a softball meet, a piano lesson, or a trip to Grandma's, but you need a healthy lunch to keep everyone going in between! What to do? Luckily, there are several options you can employ to make sure your stomachs are satisfied and your guilt and calorie levels stay low!

 

Homemade Pizza

It's easy to make the dough in advance (you can even freeze it) and the kids can choose their favourite toppings! Great if they have friends round as well!

To make the dough:

 

Toppings:


1- Rub the flour and butter together until they resemble breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg and then add enough milk to make a soft dough and knead lightly.
2- Divide the dough into 2 pieces, or 4 pieces if you want smaller pizzas, and pat out into rounds. Place on greased baking sheets.


Cheese and Spinach Omelette

Easy peasy. Get the kids to crack the eggs! Add lots of vegetables they wouldn't usually like on their own.

1-Crack and beat 3 large eggs in a bowl.
2-Add spinach and grated cheese.
3- Melt a knob of butter in a hot frying pan.
4-Pour eggy mix in pan. Turn heat down to medium. Lift the sides so the runny egg in the middle goes to the sides and cooks.
5- Cook for 3 mins.
6-Fold omelette in half and slide it onto a plate.
Other omelettes: red pepper and mozzarella, mushrooms and onions.

 

Here are some quick, healthy items you can include as side items for lunch:

 

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