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Sweet Potato Toast Lunchbox Sandwich

Swap the bread for vegetables in this Sweet Potato Toast Lunchbox Sandwich! Topped with banana & peanut butter, it’s a healthy, gluten-free lunch for kids.

Have you heard of sweet potato toast yet?? It took the Internet by storm a couple months ago after Kelsey of Little Bits Of posted about this genius idea. For those who are gluten- or grain-free, this is such an amazing replacement for bread in lunchbox sandwiches! Even if you eat bread, it can be a great way to get your kids to eat more healthy sweet potatoes.

Related: Top 5 Lunchboxes We’ve Tested

So how exactly do you make sweet potato toast? Simply cut your potato into 1/4-inch slices and pop them in the toaster a couple times. It’s that easy! Then you can get creative with your toppings – we went with banana & peanut butter, but you can also do egg salad or avocado or even chocolate spread for a sweet treat!

Let us know if you try this sweet potato toast lunchbox sandwich. We’d love to see your creations on Instagram, so tag us @momables!

Sweet Potato Toast Lunchbox Sandwich

★★★★★

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• Author: MOMables.com
• Yield: 2

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

1. Cut the ends off of the sweet potato. Slice it lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices so that you have 4 slices.
2. Place slices into a toaster. Toast on high for 2-3 times until the outsides are lightly browned and the inside is cooked through. Repeat with the other two slices.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon onto each slice. Top with banana slices; close to form two sandwiches.

Notes

These are packed inside an EasyLunchbox container.

Mini Quinoa Pizza Bites

Pack a few Mini Quinoa Pizza Bites in your kid’s lunch box for a healthy, gluten-free meal they will love! Full of pizza flavor & easy to prepare.

My kids LOVE bite-sized foods. I mean, who doesn’t? We enjoy everything from bite-size no bake chocolate bites to one of our favorite recipes, spinach and bacon mini quiches. For some reason, it’s so much easier to get my kids to try new foods when they’re in small bites. Everything is better when it’s mini!

Another great thing about bite-sized foods is that they’re super easy to pack in a lunchbox. These Mini Quinoa Pizza Bites are yet another fun-sized food that my kids can’t get enough of! My kids love pizza, so I took all the familiar flavors and used them to introduce another healthy food into my kids’ diet: quinoa! It’s a gluten-free food that’s packed with protein and nutrients. Score!

You can customize these with your family’s favorite pizza toppings – we used olives, spinach and peppers. These are great for meal prepping at the beginning of the week to have lunch ready to go! Of course, don’t forget to pack the pizza sauce for dipping. That’s the best part!

Mini Quinoa Pizza Bites

Pack a few Mini Quinoa Pizza Bites in your kid’s lunch box for a healthy, gluten-free meal they will love! Full of pizza flavor & easy to prepare.

• Author: MOMables.com
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 24 bites
• Category: Lunch

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of your favorite pizza toppings, chopped (pepperoni, olives, peppers, onions, spinach, ham, etc.)
• 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pizza sauce, for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 24-count mini muffin panwith cooking spray (or make 2 batches in a 12-count pan).
2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients except pizza sauce. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well.
3. Scoop mixture into each mini muffin cup; fill to the top of each.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
5. Pack pizza sauce in a separate container in a lunch box for dipping.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake

A healthy breakfast shake that tastes like dessert! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake is one your kids will ask for every day.

I’m a huge fan of breakfasts that taste like dessert. Who isn’t?! Anything from decadent oatmeal to scones to chocolate pancakes is a great treat in the morning to get our day started on a good note. I know that when I serve up something sweet (but still nutritious), the whole family will love it.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake is a new addition to our sweet breakfast line-up, but it’s already a favorite! I’m a huge fan of smoothies since they’re quick to make and easy to take with us on-the-go. You could double or triple this recipe to feed the whole family one morning!

The combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana is heavenly here, and oatmeal adds extra nutrition. Your kids will never know they’re slurping down something that’s actually good for them!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake

A healthy breakfast shake that tastes like dessert! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake is one your kids will ask for every day.

• Author: MOMables.com
• Yield: 1
• Category: Breakfast

Ingredients

• 1 banana, frozen
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter*
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• Chocolate chips, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if needed.

Notes

*If you’re allergic to peanuts, use your favorite nut or seed butter.

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

This flavorful Sun Dried Tomato Hummus will be your kids’ new favorite snack! It’s the perfect healthy dip for crackers or fresh vegetables.

If you haven’t already noticed, we’re a family who loves hummus. Anything from buffalo chicken hummus dip to BLT hummus cups to even cooking chicken in hummus. If there’s a way to add hummus to it, we’re going to do it!

One reason I love hummus so much is that it’s a convenient, healthy snack that I feel good giving my kids. It’s full of protein and nutrition from chickpeas, plus it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, so it’s very allergy-friendly. I love prepping hummus cups at the beginning of the week with a few spoonfuls of hummus dip and fresh-cut veggies for a snack that’s quick to grab when we’re running out the door!

I like to keep a couple containers of our favorite hummus on hand at all times for snacking emergencies, but when I have time, I love to make my own! You can make it whatever flavor you want and control the amount of ingredients you use. I think it just tastes better, too. ;)

I love using sun dried tomatoes in my cooking, so of course I had to make a hummus version. This sun dried tomato hummus is full of flavor! It’s the perfect appetizer to serve at dinner or a party, or a great healthy snack to have on hand for you and the kids to enjoy. Serve with crackers or veggies for the ultimate dip!

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

• Author: MOMables.com
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
• Water, if needed

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a food processor, add all ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding a little bit of water if necessary to thin it out. Blend until hummus is your desired consistency.

Notes

Store hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

8 Healthy BBQ Recipes

These 8 healthy BBQ recipes will help you have the best summer BBQ party ever! They’re fresh, full of flavor, and made with healthy ingredients. Delicious!

One of my favorite parts of summer is having family & friends over to enjoy good food and each other’s company. I’m a true entertainer at heart! I love to serve up delicious eats and spend time with the ones I love. There is no better time of the year to do this than summer – the weather is beautiful, the food is fresh, the kids are out of school, and everything is just better. Agreed?

We like to use our outdoor kitchen as much as possible during the summer, so having a ton of recipes to make on the grill is important. We always grill fresh zucchini and skewers, but I wanted to get some more ideas when it came to healthy BBQ recipes so my guests will really be impressed.

All of these recipes will help you enjoy all of the flavors and recipes you love about BBQ parties, but lightened up! Yes, you can still enjoy delicious BBQ food and still be healthy. These recipes are full of fresh vegetables, clean protein, and lots of flavor.

Related: Top 5 Lunchboxes We’ve Tested

Let us know which of these healthy BBQ recipes you get to make this summer! What’s your favorite BBQ party dish to serve or bring?

1. Perfect Grilled Skewers & Kabobs

2. Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce

3. BLT Pasta Salad from Life in the Lofthouse

4. Vegan & Gluten-free Sweet Potato Sliders from Emilie Eats

5. Skinny Mexican Grilled Corn from The Cookie Rookie

6. BBQ Banana S’Mores from The Typical Mom

7. Pineapple Salsa from The Gunny Sack

8. Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon from Natasha’s Kitchen