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We know that school lunch can be a minefield, and it can take some creativity to keep your kid excited (and distracted from the chocolate milk and potato chips otherwise circulating the cafeteria). We\u2019ve surveyed the blogosphere to find the best low carb school lunch ideas, both classic and creative.<\/p>\n

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The Staples<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

Vegetables:<\/strong> There\u2019s little more nutritious than crisp raw veggies. Choose celery, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas\u2026 the list goes on! It\u2019s easy to find recipes for low-carb dips \u2013 peanut butter, mayo, cheese, avocado and even yogurt-based \u2013 to keep things interesting.<\/p>\n

Cheese:<\/strong> It\u2019s the rare child that would turn down a cheese stick or a Babybel. Of course, these simple, individually wrapped cheeses barely scratch the surface of the cheese world, which offers an almost endless variety.<\/p>\n

Cured Meats:<\/strong> Ham, bologna, and smoked turkey are already classic kiddo fare. The discerning child might add salamis and dry-cured hams to the list. And how about beef jerky? There are some mild health concerns associated with excessive consumption of cured meats, so a light touch might be best here, but it\u2019s tough to beat the convenience and appeal of these protein sources.<\/p>\n

Hardboiled Eggs:<\/strong> What\u2019s else is as wholesome as an egg?<\/p>\n

Fruit:<\/strong> A naturally sweet and refreshing highlight, if your T1 kid can tolerate a bit of fruit without a bad glucose spike. Blackberries and raspberries are your best bets: each has only a few net carbs per tiny child-sized handful.<\/p>\n

Avocado:<\/strong> A special fruit that deserves its own category. Avocado is high in fiber, high in health fats, and uniquely low in carbs, with a rich texture and mild flavor that kids can\u2019t get enough of.<\/p>\n

Nuts (if your school allows them):<\/strong> Dr. Bernstein, in his wisdom, suggests that we avoid nuts because they are too delicious to resist. Luckily, this won\u2019t be an issue for a portion-controlled lunch. Pecans, hazelnuts<\/a>, macadamia nuts, peanuts, walnuts, almonds: they\u2019re all terrific sources of protein and are packed tight with energy from healthy fats. Just be sparing with cashews and pistachios, which have sneaky big carbohydrate contents.<\/p>\n

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Some Assembly Required:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Leftovers:<\/strong> Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, medium-rare steak, boiled sausages: just make a little extra for dinner and you\u2019ve got a no-effort source of healthy protein for tomorrow\u2019s lunch.<\/p>\n

Low-carb \u201cDorito\u201d cheese crisps:<\/strong> Does your ketokid ever get jealous of his friends\u2019 junk food? That\u2019s a problem easily solved with these flavorful and simple cheesy crackers. Taco seasoning transforms sliced cheese into a punchy crispy snack. Recipe from the great Carolyn Ketchum<\/a> for ASweetlife.<\/p>\n

Lettuce wraps:<\/strong> Put an end to the sandwich\u2019s unlawful tyranny over lunch by wrapping your child\u2019s favorite meat, cheese and\/or veggies in leafy greens. Adventurous eaters might prefer the Asian Lettuce Wraps at Joy Filled Eats<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meat wraps:<\/strong> Is the lettuce a tough sell? Use your turkey, ham or bologna as the wrap, rolling up cheese, olives, veggies, dips and securing with toothpicks. Our Paleo Life<\/a> has some nice ideas.<\/p>\n

Low-carb pizza:<\/strong> Introduce your children to the beloved adult ritual of cold pizza with the original Fathead Pizza recipe<\/a>. Make two pies at night \u2013 one for dinner, one for school lunch \u2013 and let your kids get in the act, choosing and sprinkling their own toppings.<\/p>\n

Mini quiches:<\/strong> Basically little frittatas baked in a muffin tin, the mini quiche uses a healthy base of eggs and accepts whatever added ingredients your little person prefers. Bacon? Cheese? Peppers? Tasteaholics shows how it\u2019s done.<\/a><\/p>\n

Keto Meatballs:<\/strong> Meatballs are a naturally almost-keto recipe that just need the breadcrumbs removed. Some replace the crumbs with crushed pork rinds, almond flour or even zucchini. Others just up the cheese, like this recipe from Perfect Keto<\/a>. Either way, you\u2019re set for lunch, and a big batch freezes very well.<\/p>\n

Low-carb Baked Goods:<\/strong> Kids will recognize the extra effort you put in to make them a sweet treat. There\u2019s a whole world of excellent low-carb baking out there. Some of our favorite recipes include Snickerdoodle Muffins<\/a> and Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ASweetLife has published many other recipes that are great low carb school lunch ideas.\u00a0Check out our 2018 article on the topic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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