Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Bear-y Waffle Bento

Monday, 9/24/12 - No clue why I packed a lunch this day. Err, I mean, I always make a fun, healthy lunch for my child! Even if we're not going anywhere, using a segmented container such as an EasyLunchbox, divided plate, or muffin pan ensures I stretch myself to provide a variety of healthy choices from more of the food groups! I would never EVER just slap a hot dog (uncured, of course) and ketchup on a plate and call it lunch! *cough*
SunButter,/honey/banana Wafflewich, string cheese nibblets, Kale Chips, carrots w/Ranch

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This lunch was actually pretty quick and painless. While the Trader Joe's whole grain toaster waffles were toasting, I sliced some cheese nibblets and carrot flowers (used a V-shaped blade to slice down the sides of the carrot before cutting,) poured Ranch into a mini muffin cup, and added in some Kale Chips.

I knew I wanted to cut the wafflewich, to make it easier to eat, and arranging it in this manner gave me a nice space in the middle for a muffin cup. Usually the silicone bear cups take up too much space, but this time the appendages fit perfectly over the waffles. I chose SunButter and honey mostly because I thought they'd taste good with the banana. And for another fun way to make a nut-free lunch!
To go with the "Mama" bear cup, I stuck a "Baby" bear fork pick in with the cheese.

Easy as pie! Took longer to toast the waffles than it did to assemble the lunch!

She wasn't a fan of the bananas in there. I think I'll stop trying to put fruit in her sandwiches. She hasn't liked any combinations I've tried thus far. And it's not like she doesn't eat enough fruit elsewhere.

   

4 comments:

  1. adorbs Mama!

    i bought some of those bear cupcake liners for Little Miss' bday - have yet to use them in a bento!

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  2. My daughter use to tell me no fruit in my sandwich please. Now she doesn't even want to eat sandwiches. Ugh! I still pack them now and then.

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    1. Yeah. I'll occasionally include things I know she won't touch because they look good in the lunch for the photo... I mean in case she feels like trying again. ;)

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  3. I love how you styled the waffles around the bear. Very attractive!

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