A mother always tries her best to feed her children nutritious snacks and dishes. Very often, she tends to give them lunch packs or tiffin that are either repeated or something bought from the market. The reason may be both lack of time, limited recipe collection and many others.

Children may either bring back the food or give it away to others at school. This makes a mother keep looking for new cooking ideas. Here is a list of food that can be sent with the child. The food stuff is not only tastes good but also full of nutrients.

You may send a variety of bread preparations like:

• Chutney or vegan sandwiches. Various bread varieties with dips made at home.
  Vegan or fish sandwich with cucumber.
• Bread stuffed with Pander and corn.
• Make different types of Indian bread (Chapattis) rolls with jam or any other stuffing that would keep your child happy and satiated.
• Children love ‘pizza and burgers. Using toppings and fillings with nourishing ingredients would be welcomed by the youngsters. Various continental and Indian dishes that he loved while dining out can be created at home with a little twist.
• Fresh, raw vegetables and fruits have high fibre and mineral contents. They are full of vitamins and other nutrients needed by the body. So, serve them various types of salad with different dressings.
• Soups and other appetizing starters will make them eat an extra helping.
• Making them have yoghurt and naturally sweet desserts will keep them happy and contented. Also, their health will not be hampered. Including oats in the dishes will be an added variety.

Keep innovating and alter well known recipes that you know. Your creativity will definitely show on your child’s health. Your child will certainly appreciate your culinary efforts.