Best snack to pack in a kid's lunchbox?

Fruit is always the best option although it can get a little bit dull for the kids. I sometimes make fruit skewers -using a skewer and a variety of fruit cut into cubes or slices such as apples, banana, grapes, pear, strawberries.

by pinky

It's great to have some slices of celery and carrots. My son also loves little cherry tomatoes and cheese cubes or triangles. Try making a sandwich and then using a play doh cutter to cut them into little shapes like a flower or a star.

by SupahAnnie

I think finger food is the best. Food that doesn't need knives, forks, or spoons. There should be a good balance of all the food groups. Think of a packed lunch as a miniature. Start with your main - these could be sandwiches with a selection of fillings such as cheese, ham, and cucumber, which gets in your proteins and vegetables. With all the variety of fillings available, they can have something different everyday. Occasionally you could treat them to something that might not be quite so healthy, like sausage rolls or party eggs. For their sweet treat apples and bananas are a great healthy snack, but you can also give them dried fruit like a packet of raisins, dates, or figs. Every now and then you can treat them to a packet of crisps.

by Bryony Harrison

Berries and pineapple can make for yummy treats. My daughters love the stringy cheese that comes in individual wraps. Yogurt that comes in fun individual packs is an all time favourite too.

by Happy Mom