Kids Rainbow Lunch
Brighten up lunchtime with this vibrant and nutritious "Kids Rainbow Lunch," a colorful feast that's as fun to eat as it is healthy! Perfect for picky eaters, this recipe features whole wheat tortilla pinwheels packed with fresh, crisp veggies like shredded carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, purple cabbage, and spinach, arranged in a rainbow of color and rolled up with creamy cream cheese. Paired with cherry tomatoes, fresh fruit medleys, a cheddar cheese stick, whole grain crackers, and creamy hummus for dipping, this easy no-cook meal is a well-balanced delight brimming with essential nutrients. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal lunchbox solution or after-school snack that combines wholesome ingredients with playful presentation to make healthy eating exciting for kids.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole wheat tortilla
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Shredded purple cabbage
- 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cut-up fresh fruit (kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
- 1 piece Cheddar cheese stick
- 2 tablespoons Hummus
- 0.5 cup Mini whole grain crackers
Instructions
Lay the whole wheat tortilla flat on a clean surface.
Spread an even layer of cream cheese across the entire tortilla, making sure to reach the edges.
Layer the shredded carrots, red bell pepper strips, cucumber sticks, shredded purple cabbage, and fresh spinach leaves in horizontal rows, creating a 'rainbow effect' with the vegetables.
Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the vegetables stay evenly distributed. Slice the roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a plate or in a lunchbox.
In a separate section of the plate or lunchbox, add cherry tomatoes for a burst of color and flavor.
Place the cut-up fresh fruit on the side, picking fruits of different colors to keep the rainbow theme.
Add the cheddar cheese stick and mini whole grain crackers as a fun, healthy snack.
Include a small cup or compartment of hummus for dipping, perfect for both the crackers and vegetable pinwheels.
Serve immediately, or pack into an insulated lunchbox for a portable, nutrient-packed kids' lunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1554 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1769 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
