RECIPE: Homemade Lunchables

Most 90s kids grew up eating Lunchables. Swap out the store-bought version for a homemade variety that's simple, budget-friendly and best of all, uses real ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2-8 slices deli meat (ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, etc.) rolled or cut into pieces*
• 1/4 cup cheese cubes*
• 1/4 cup crackers*
• Fruit of choice such as berries, apple slices, melon chunks, etc.
• Veggie of choice such as carrot sticks, celery, cucumber slices, etc.
  *Amounts used will vary depending on child's

Equipment

• 1 bento box (reusable container with multiple compartments; available from most major retailers)

Preparation

Prep time: 5 minutes

1. Use the compartments in your bento box. Place the meat in one compartment, the cheese cubes in a separate compartment and the crackers in another compartment.

2. Add a fruit and veggie, and you have a complete lunch.

Tip: Customize your Lunchable! Try different themes to change it up: pizza, vegetarian, chicken/tuna salad and taco.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 1

Per Serving

• Calories: 376
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 51g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 16g
• Sodium: 418mg
• Cholesterol: 41mg
• Calcium: 211mg
• Vitamin C: 8mg
• Potassium: 184mg

Source: livesimply.me