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Are your kids bored of sandwiches? Are their lunchboxes as limp as a lettuce leaf left in the sun? These refreshingly tasty, easy and healthy recipes will keep your child excited about lunchtime.

 

 

Slice an English muffin in half, cover each half with tinned or homemade chopped tomatoes, and top with grated cheese. Decorate with two peas for eyes, a triangle of cucumber for a nose, and a slice of red pepper for the mouth. Grill for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese melts, then add grated carrot for the hair. 

 

 

Slice a bagel in half and then cut each one in half to form a semi-circle. Top each piece with hummus mixed with grated carrot or boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise, and then arrange the bagel pieces to resemble a wriggly snake. Add sweetcorn for eyes, and a fork-shaped tongue cut from red pepper. Sssssssssssssseriously good!

 

Prepare several sheet of rice paper by dipping them in warm water and laying on a flat surface. Place a line of shredded lettuce along the edge of the rice paper and top with chopped chicken, and thinly sliced cucumber and red pepper. Alternatively, top with grated carrot, sliced avocado and beansprouts. Fold in one of the long edges, tuck in the sides, and continue to roll up. Slice in half and dip into sweet chilli or soy sauce. 

 

Mix two cups of muesli, one cup of dried apricots,1/4 cup of honey and 60g melted butter in a food processor until well combined. Roll a tablespoon of the mix into a ball, coat with desiccated coconut, and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Store these yummy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.