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Healthy Homemade Lunchables Kids Love Easy 5-Step Recipe for School Lunches

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A quick and easy recipe for healthy homemade Lunchables that kids love, perfect for school lunches, road trips, or snacks. Packed with fresh veggies, savory meats, cheeses, and a honey-mustard dip, this recipe is kid-tested and mom-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz (115 g) thinly sliced turkey breast or chicken breast (preferably nitrate-free, organic)
  • 1–2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced (optional)
  • 2 oz (56 g) sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or cubed
  • 1–2 string cheese sticks
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) seedless cucumber slices
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) baby carrots or carrot sticks
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) fresh apple slices, lightly tossed in lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) seedless green grapes (optional)
  • 10–12 whole grain crackers (e.g., Triscuit or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons honey-mustard dip (1 tablespoon Dijon mustard mixed with 1 tablespoon honey)
  • 5–6 pitted olives (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons hummus (optional, as dip alternative)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the protein: Boil eggs for about 10 minutes if using, cool under cold water, peel, and slice evenly. Thinly slice turkey or chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. (15 minutes if boiling eggs)
  2. Slice the cheese: Cut cheddar cheese into thin slices or small cubes about 1/2 inch in size. Peel string cheese sticks if using.
  3. Wash and prep produce: Rinse cucumber, grape tomatoes, carrots, apples, and grapes thoroughly. Slice cucumber into thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Halve cherry tomatoes. Cut apples into thin wedges and toss lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning. (5-7 minutes)
  4. Mix the honey-mustard dip: Combine 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard with 1 tablespoon honey in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste. Optionally add a pinch of paprika.
  5. Assemble the lunchables: Arrange turkey slices, cheese cubes, crackers, and veggies separately in lunchbox compartments. Add dip in a small container or silicone cup to keep contained. Avoid overcrowding to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess. (5 minutes)

Notes

Keep crackers and dips separate until serving to prevent sogginess. Prep ingredients the night before to save time. Use lemon juice on apple slices to prevent browning. Use sharp knives for neat slicing. Customize ingredients to suit dietary needs and preferences.

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