5 Easy Healthy Lunchbox Kebabs (And Dips)

These 5 easy healthy lunchbox kebabs and dips are an easy way to keep lunchtime interesting.

Learn the secret to making quick and easy healthy lunchboxes - once and for all.

What is it about a skewer or toothpick that makes everything taste so much better?

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• Why are kebabs so much fun?
• 1: B.L.A.T kebabs
• 2: Cheese and vegetable kebabs
• 3: Pepperoni and cheese kebabs
• 4: Ham and cheese pinwheel kebabs
• 5: Fresh fruit kebabs
• Healthy lunchbox snacks
• Healthy school lunchbox gadgets
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• 💬 Comments

Why are kebabs so much fun?

I love sending my kids to school with kebabs in their lunch because they are just so easy to make. I can cut up a bunch of fresh veggies, cheese, meats, and fruit and shove them on a stick in different combinations so that they can eat a fun new meal every day.

When I make the kebabs I like to make a handful of each kind, and store them in a zip bagging in the fridge. The addition of a delicious, but simple, dip stored in a little leak proof pot makes their lunch even more delicious.

My kids or I can grab a bag from the fridge and just place it in their lunch box each day as we head out the door.

1: B.L.A.T kebabs

Bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato is quick healthy kebab you can throw together. Cook 2-3 strips of bacon and then chop them into fourths.

Tear a leaf of lettuce into large pieces, and then chop avocado into large chunks.

To keep the avocado from going brown I like to toss the avocado pieces in a little lemon juice.

Simply alternate the bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes on a small skewer until it is full. Salsa is a great dip to serve with a BLAT kebab.

If you meal prep this kebab for lunch in advance be sure to store the kebabs in a small zip bag instead of one large zip bag. This will keep the avocado fresh a little longer, but I would still eat this one first.

2: Cheese and vegetable kebabs

You can use any cheese cubes or vegetables to make this kebab, you just need to cut them into pieces that will easily fit on your skewer. I like to use cucumbers and cherry tomatoes for the cheese and veggies kebabs. Sometimes I like to add a piece of broccoli, lettuce, or bell pepper to the kebab as well.

Cheese and vegetable kebabs are wonderful with a yoghurt and mint dip. To make it finely chop a few mint leaves and mix it in with a little plain yoghurt.

Spoon the dip in the leak-proof pots and store in the refrigerator. The mint and yoghurt dips give the cheese and vegetable kebabs a Greek twist.

3: Pepperoni and cheese kebabs

Pepperoni and cheese kebabs are one of my kids favourite because of how I put pepperoni and cheese on the skewer. I like to place the skewer into the edge of a round pepperoni, then add the cheese cube and fold the other half of the pepperoni around the cheese cube.

The pepperoni will form a C-shape with the cheese in the middle. I can usually fit 3-4 pieces on one kebab.

For the dip, I mix some mashed avocado in with some softened cream cheese. I haven't had an issue with the avocado going brown when mixed with the cream cheese, so I don't bother adding any lemon juice to the dip.

4: Ham and cheese pinwheel kebabs

To make the ham and cheese pinwheels place a slice of cheese on top of a slice of ham. I like to use provolone cheese, but any cheese will work.

Roll the ham and cheese up, then cut it into thirds. Press the skewer through the side of each pinwheel to keep it from unrolling.

For the dip, mix a little mayonnaise and mustard together in a bowl and spoon into a little leak-proof container.

5: Fresh fruit kebabs

You can use any fruit you have to make a fresh fruit kebab. However, I like to use blueberries and cut strawberries since they are high in antioxidants and low in carbs.

I serve the fruit kebabs with a side of almond butter to add a little extra protein and healthy fats to the meal. If your child isn't allowed to bring nut butter to school, you can always use an alternative butter like sunflower butter.

Healthy lunchbox snacks

Your kids will absolutely love the addition of kebabs and dips to their lunch. Be sure to pack additional healthy snacks to go along with the kebabs.

Some of my favourite lunch additions are:

• unsweetened yoghurt with frozen berries or fresh berreis
• sliced vegetbales and a small pot of cream cheese
• mixed nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes
• hard boiled eggs
• small mandarin oranges

All of these healthy snacks can be packed in bulk and stored in the refrigerator for easy grab-and-go lunchboxes.

If your children are at the age where they pack their own lunch you can even enlist them in helping to make the kebabs in advance. Your child will learn about meal planning hand on while spending quality time together. Enjoy!

Healthy school lunchbox gadgets

📖 Recipe

Additional healthy lunch box recipes you may like:

• Avocado Salsa
• How to Make a Healthy Low-Carb Lunch Box
• Low-Carb &Yummy 2 Weeks of Easy Lunch Boxes

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