Jelly sandwiches

[Anonymous]

I give DD cheese sandwiches EVERYDAY. It drives me crazy but it's what she wants. Two slices of unmelted cheddar on whole wheat (usually) cut into shapes. No mayo, no nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My so loves avacado sandwhiches. I use whole wheat flat bread and spread the avacado like butter. It really is good!

I would love an avocado sandwich! I find it hard to find good avocados consistently around here. I used to live just outside of Fallbrook, CA (HUGE avocado growing area) and got used to always being able to find great ones.

[Anonymous]

Second the suggestion re cookie cutters for the anti-sandwich crowd. Bought huge tub of cookie cutters for $15 on amazon.com, and DC picked what shape she wanted. Got over the sandwich hurdle that way. Also, TJ's sells quinoa bread that has a lot of protein. Good option if all you can send is sandwiches.

[Anonymous]

If all the kid will eat is jam, i would Just find a good quality bread with protein and fiber(some have a lot) and
And use all fruit jam. Polamer makes some with a decent amount of sugar. And then only use a tablespoon. Not ideal, but not horrible.

My son Prefers no sandwich, and instead I pack a ton of small things. Nuts, pepporoni, rolled up delimeat, cut up chicken, fruit, veggies, crackers, yogurt, cheesestick, rolls, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A non sandwich option my DD loves is carrots with hummus. Greek yogurt or hard boiled eggs have a lot of protein and might work too.

I always try to remember that it's a balance throughout the day, so if she eats jelly sandwiches for lunch but has other things for breakfast and dinner... go with what works. My DD thinks she hit the jackpot if she gets a half of jelly sandwich with a hard-boiled egg, some carrots and some berries or other fruit.

This PP nailed it. It's a balance throughout the day. A cream cheese and jelly sandwich won't go bad by lunch, especially if you put in a cold milk box or juice box or water bottle. I would steer clear from white bread, but if it works and she's otherwise fine, maybe try that enriched white bread. She'll be fine.

[Anonymous]

Does she like pizza? We are not huge pizza eaters, but I'll sometimes make one with wholewheat dough, homemade sauce (or canned organic), cheese, and whatever toppings (usually olives or veggies) I have on hand. My DS loves cold pizza in his lunchbox.