There's nothing better than a yummy hot lunch on a cold winter's day. Sending a hot meal to school is also a way of getting a nutritious meal into your kids! Swap out the sandwich and opt for one of the below meals to warm their bellies at school or when on-the-go.
Firstly, to send hot food to school you need to ensure you have a good quality insulated food jar to keep the food hot until lunch time. Check out our range here.We love the OmieBox (pictured below) as you can send hot food next to cold food in one lunchbox!
Secondly, make sure you prep your thermal container by filling it with boiling water and letting it stand for about 5 minutes to pre-heat it and ensure the food stays hotter for longer. Heat the food up until piping hot, add to the jar and close immediately (fill the jar right up - the less air, the better it will retain the heat).
We've rounded up 10 of our favourite hot lunch ideas for kids. Click on the links below to be taken to the recipes.
Kids generally love noodles, and this is another one packed full of veggies. If you use veggies they like, they're more likely to eat them, especially covered in this yummy sauce!
Stir fry is a quick and easy dinner meal, and it makes a great lunch too! Teriyaki flavour is one generally liked by kids, and in this recipe you can mix up the veggies to include the ones your kids like.
This simple recipe looks like a crowd pleaser - and there are variations depending on the ages and tastes of the kids (and adults too!). We love the inclusion of Quinoa for extra protein!
10. Leftovers! This one makes packing lunches so simple - just make a little more at night and use any leftovers you have the next day. Heat them up and lunch is done - easy and nutritious!
There are so many options when it comes to hot lunches for kids. The key is to send something you know they like so they will eat it. And make sure the insulated food jar you have is good quality to ensure the food stays hot until lunch time. Oh, and don't forget to pack a spoon or fork ;)
