{"id":67684,"date":"2012-04-03T09:43:18","date_gmt":"2012-04-03T14:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=67684"},"modified":"2012-04-03T09:47:19","modified_gmt":"2012-04-03T14:47:19","slug":"pack-an-easter-egg-hunt-in-a-lunch-box-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/pack-an-easter-egg-hunt-in-a-lunch-box-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Pack an Easter Egg Hunt in a Lunch Box for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kids are no different than adults, and it doesn’t take much for their lunch to become pretty same-ole-same-ole. Another Tuesday, another turkey sandwich<\/a><\/strong>. We’ll admit, making 365 lunches every year can be pretty monotonous for the preparer and the eater, so take inspiration where you can.<\/p>\n

This week, surprise your little love bunnies with a lunch hidden inside plastic Easter eggs. It’s kind of a fun spin on a Bento-style lunch<\/a><\/strong>, and will no doubt make them feel very special when they see what’s inside!<\/p>\n

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This lunch idea works well to get them excited about the Easter holiday on Sunday<\/a><\/strong>, or to make the fun last a little longer in lunches packed following the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

Start by getting about a dozen plastic Easter eggs. We used a smaller size, but any will work. While you certainly don’t have to, filling their lunch pail with Easter grass makes it a lot more festive and obviously makes a safe nest for all of the eggs.<\/p>\n

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Then, organize the foods you want to put inside each egg. Keep size in mind; for instance a cheese stick won’t fit but chopping it in to bite-sized pieces will. You’re not too limited in what you can put inside; although, chicken soup and applesauce probably aren’t going to work! We made a pretty filling lunch with foods we already had: grapes, strawberries, peas, cheese, grilled chicken, olives, and sweet peppers.<\/p>\n

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Then, just like the Easter Bunny, start filling your eggs with all the goodies. Inside a single egg you can fit – a whole strawberry, about four grapes, about six green olives, an ounce of cheese, or several bites of grilled chicken.<\/p>\n

We even included dessert, because lunch isn’t over until you get something a little sweet, and we thought Annie’s bunnies fruit snacks were the perfect complement. If you’re doing this post-Easter, an egg full of extra jelly beans would be fitting, too!<\/p>\n

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After we’d made our Easter Egg Hunt Lunch, the ideas continued flowing. Not pictured, but foods that would totally work include Goldfish crackers, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, a scoop of peanut butter with mini pretzels in another egg, bite-sized peanut butter sandwiches, cheese-stuffed tortellini, hummus, black beans, corn. You could even place one of their decorated hard-boiled eggs in amongst the plastic.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes, even adults have to be reminded that healthy food can be tasty, and even a little bit fun! When we embrace that idea, it’s a lot easier to get the kids on board. Plus, when you put that much care in to their meal, it reminds them that some-bunny loves them very much.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

5 Ways to Use Leftover Easter Eggs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In-Season Recipes for April Perfect for Easter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Healthy Easter Basket Stuffers for All Ages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Photos by Dana Shultz<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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