Sick of sandwiches? Try these easy lunch options for kids.

I don’t know about you but sandwiches have become my default when it comes to lunch for my little ones – and I’m not that thrilled about it.

Firstly, because it’s kind of boring. And secondly, with all the UPF chat around the state of supermarket bread and the fact lots of sandwich meats are also processed, the classic sarnie offering has become a bit of a minefield.

So, what can I make instead?

If, like me, you’re often left scratching your head over lunch ideas, nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed and baby food expert Annabel Karmel have come up with some creative ideas for parents to try.

Here’s what they suggest...

1. Turkey and veggie pinwheel wraps

Charlotte says: “These colourful pinwheels are fun to eat and easy to customise with your child’s favourite fillings.”

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat tortillas
• Sliced turkey breast/chicken strips or sticks of tofu
• Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
• Shredded spinach
• Grated apple
• Grated cheese or nutritional yeast

Turkey pinwheel wraps

Instructions:

• Lay a tortilla flat and spread a thin layer of yogurt over it.
• Place slices of turkey/chicken/tofu evenly over the yogurt.
• Sprinkle shredded lettuce, grated apples and sprinkle the cheese or nutritional yeast on top.
• Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape.
• Slice the roll into 1-inch pinwheels.

2. Peanut butter and banana muffins

Ingredients:

• 200g self-raising flour (wholemeal/brown ideally)
• 20g milled seeds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2........
  

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