Kid-Friendly Bento Box Lunch Ideas
Skip the usual school lunch fare and treat the kiddos to a bento box full of tasty kebabs. From PB&J skewers to mini cheeseburgers on a stick, we’ve rounded up five fun ways to reinvent their favorite meals. They’re easy to make and so good that they’re almost too cool for school.
Traditionally used in Japan to pack individual portions of rice, meat and vegetables, bento boxes are perfect for kids too — especially those picky eaters who don’t like their foods to touch. Plus, they reduce the need for single-use plastic bags and simplify the lunch-packing process for busy parents.
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