Healthy Lunchbox, Week 1

Monday: Skim or 1% low-fat milk, ½ peanut butter-and-banana sandwich on whole-grain bread (the banana should be sweet enough on its own, but you can add a smattering of honey), apple sauce (individual size)

Tuesday: Cheese and crackers, small fresh pear, apple juice, baby carrots, small Thermos of water

Wednesday: Yogurt, ½ banana (leave skin on for kids to peel), 1/2 cup high-fiber/low-sugar cereal in a small container or bag, water, oatmeal-raisin cookie, water

Thursday: Mini whole-grain bagel and reduced-fat or part-skim cheese, apple slices, water

Friday: Raw veggies and hummus, skim or 1% low-fat milk, raw food fruit bar

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