Lunch on a Stick for Kids
Turn lunchtime into a playful, nutritious adventure with "Lunch on a Stick for Kids"! This colorful and customizable recipe features an irresistible medley of bite-sized cooked chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese, grape tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, juicy seedless grapes, and whole grain bread squares—all threaded onto child-friendly skewers for a fun, hands-on dining experience. Perfectly balanced with protein, fruits, and veggies, this no-cook lunch comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy mornings or quick meal prep. Add a smear of hummus or mayonnaise on the bread for an extra flavor boost, and watch as kids eagerly reach for these vibrant, healthy skewers. Whether served fresh at home or packed for school, "Lunch on a Stick for Kids" is sure to delight picky eaters and parents alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked chicken or turkey cubes
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese cubes
- 12 pieces Grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber slices (thick, about 1/4-inch)
- 12 pieces Seedless grapes
- 2 slices Whole grain bread slices
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or hummus (optional, for bread spread)
- 6 pieces Wooden skewers (child-friendly, blunt-tipped skewers or sticks)
Instructions
Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Cut the cooked chicken or turkey and cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes.
Slice the cucumber into thick rounds (about 1/4-inch thick).
Cut the whole grain bread into small squares, roughly the same size as the cubes of chicken and cheese. Optionally, spread a small amount of mayonnaise or hummus on each bread square for added flavor.
Wash and pat dry the grape tomatoes and seedless grapes.
Assemble the skewers by alternating ingredients for variety and color. For example, start with a chicken cube, followed by a cucumber slice, a cheddar cheese cube, a grape tomato, a bread square, and a grape. Repeat the pattern until the skewer is filled, leaving enough space at the end to handle the stick comfortably.
Repeat the process with all skewers until you’ve used up the ingredients.
Arrange the skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately. If packing for lunch, store the skewers in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.6 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 2155 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 141.4 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1884 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1614 mg | 34% | |
*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.
