Delicious PediaSure Lunch Recipes

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH

Did you know that almost 1 in 3 South African Children under the age of 5 are stunted due to poor nutrition, picky eating and/or recurrent illness? ¹

It is therefore extremely important that your children are fed a healthy and balanced diet, especially when they go to school. Good nutrition is vital for their growth, brain function, performance and energy needs on a daily basis. ²

Ensure you pack a healthy and nutritious lunchbox for them so all their needs are taken care of.

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH

Here are some tips for a healthy, nutritious and fun lunch box: ^3,4

1. Start with protein

Turkey / ham sandwich
Mozzarella cheese fingers
Tuna / chicken mayo roll

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Mini Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

Let your children sink their teeth into these delicious mini meatloaf muffins for a treat.

Sunshine Custard Recipe

Custard is classic comfort food for kids (and grown-ups too). This one has the colour of sunshine plus the nutrition boost of PediaSure. Learn more!

Flapjacks/Pancakes

No mom should be without a classic flapjack recipe for Sunday mornings, especially one as nutritious as this recipe.

Berry Good Chocolate Shake Recipe

Berries are rich in antioxidants, brightly coloured and delicious to boot. This makes a delightful coloured shake that tastes wonderful too. Learn more!

Berry Smoothie Recipe

A child-friendly version of the grown-up smoothie, this can be sipped as an after-school snack or delicious start to the day.

Chocolate Crackles Recipe

Chocolate crackles are a kid’s party food classic and these ones have the nutritional bonus of PediaSure. Learn more!

Choc Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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Berry Bliss Muffins Recipe

Who doesn’t love a muffin? And everybody loves blueberries, right? These little-people pleasers are simple to make too; they’re all done in just under an hour.

References:

UNICEF / WHO / World Bank Group Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates. Levels and trends in child malnutrition. Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates 2019 edition.
Nicklas TA, et al. J Am Diet Assoc 2008;108:1038-1047.
5 Steps to pack a healthy lunchbox. Available at: https://therootcause.com.au/5-steps-to-pack-a-healthy-lunchbox/ Date Accessed: April 2021.
Pick & Mix Lunchbox Poster. Available at: https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/pick-mix-lunchbox-poster.pdf Date Accessed: April 2021.

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