Pint-Sized Pasta & Peanut butter delight: A Nutrient-Packed Bento Box for Toddlers
- Honey Manwani
- Dec 24, 2023
- 2 min read
Toddlers need a medley of nutrients to jumpstart their active days. Enter the Bento box – a parent's ally in packing punchy nutrition into an exciting meal for their little ones. Today, we're diving into a Bento box that's as tasty as it is nutritious, featuring multigrain red sauce pasta, peanut butter spread on high-protein bread, and crispy fryums.
The Magic of Multigrain Pasta: Our Bento box begins with a base of multigrain red sauce pasta, a twist on the classic that's both tummy-filling and heartwarming. The blend of whole grains offers a complex carb fix, releasing energy slowly throughout the day.
Peanut Butter High-Protein Bread – A Spread of Health: Next up is a slice of high-protein bread slathered with creamy peanut butter. This power-packed duo is a formidable source of protein, healthy fats, and fibre, essential for muscle development and keeping those tiny tummies satisfied for longer.
Fryums for Fun: What's a meal without a fun element? fryums – rice, potato and sabudana are shaped cutely to attract toddlers and provide some crunch to this meal. These are freshly fried goodies to add a little smile and even share.
Preparing today's Bento Box: Creating this Bento box is a breeze. Boil the multigrain pasta and toss it in a homemade tomato sauce and dice-sized veggies bursting with fresh herbs. Suit the spices according to your kid's liking. Toast the slices of high-protein bread. My daughter likes it a little golden brown, haha.
Spread a thin layer of natural peanut butter on top. Best if you make this at home. For the frimes, I use cold-pressed safflower oil and fry these goodies till they swell.
Nutritional Breakdown: Every component in this Bento box is a chosen champion of toddler nutrition:
Multigrain Pasta: A source of fibre and B vitamins for energy and digestion.
Tomato Sauce: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
High-Protein Bread: Packs in protein for growth and development.
Peanut Butter: Offers healthy fats and protein for brain development and satiety.
Balanced, colourful, and brimming with flavour, this Bento box is a testament to the joy of healthy eating. It's a lunch that promises to keep your toddler energized, happy, and ready for adventure. So, why not whip up this delightful meal and watch your little one explore the wonders of wholesome eating with a giggle?
Try your hand on this easy-to-make bento box for your toddler. Don't forget to snap and share photos of your Bento box creation.
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