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5-day lunchbox planner


Always packing the same old lunch? Here's a 5-day planner

We often end up putting the same things in the lunchbox everyday. Keeping lunchbox contents varied makes lunch more enjoyable. The following planner shows you some examples of snacks and lunch items.


5-day lunchbox planner

Monday
  • 1 medium wholemeal bread roll with tomato and cheese
  • Banana
  • Handful of carrot sticks
  • Pot of low-fat yoghurt
  • Bottle of water
Tuesday
  • Small wholemeal pitta bread with tuna and sweetcorn
  • Orange
  • ½ wholemeal scone
  • Three strawberries
  • Milk
Wednesday
  • 2 tablespoons of wholemeal pasta with 1 tablespoon of tomatoes and vegetables
  • Handful of grapes
  • 2 wholemeal crackers with low-fat cheddar cheese
  • Pot of low-fat yoghurt
  • Bottle of water
Thursday
  • 2 slices of wholemeal bread with cooked ham and lettuce
  • Slices of pepper
  • Apple
  • Pot of low-fat yoghurt
  • bottle of water
Friday
  • Wholemeal tortilla wrap with chicken, sliced peppers and lettuce
  • Kiwi
  • Small tub of stewed fruit
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • Milk

Remember

  • Use low-fat spread, low-fat mayonnaise or relish instead of full-fat options
  • Smaller portions for smaller children

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