As the kids head back to school, it's the perfect time to settle into a routine that brings some order to the daily hustle. To make those busy mornings a little smoother, especially when it comes to preparing school lunches, we've put together our top tips to help you tackle the chaos with ease.
- Plan ahead for the week - Create a weekly lunch menu over the weekend. This not only saves time each morning but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients ready to go.
- Get your staples - Have a variety of quick and healthy options on hand like bread, tortillas, cheese, meats like ham, yoghurt and fruit in the fridge.
- Buy versatile ingredients - Buy ingredients that can be mixed and matched easily such as grains, hummus, veggies, beans etc.
- Prep and freeze - You can batch cook things like muffins or egg bites and freeze them. When you need them for a school lunch, simply defrost and you’re good to go.
- Prep - To make the mornings that little bit smoother, pack their school lunch the night before so you don’t have to rush around in the morning.
- Use leftovers - If you have had a pasta dish the night before and there’s still some left, add this into their lunch box. It saves on time and reduces food waste.
- Involve the kids - Get your kids to help pack their snacks, or to choose which fruit they want the next day.
- Use reusable containers - Invest in a set of reusable containers and snack bags. They make it easy to organize different food items and reduce the need for plastic waste. At Citron we have a range of eco-friendly snack boxes, lunch boxes and sandwich bags for you to choose from!