Healthy Lunchbox: Chicken Quesadilla and Salad

We love slightly updating traditional foods to make them healthier, especially for kids. I think it’s safe to say that we all love the comforting and delicious taste of a quesadilla. The problem is, store bought, white tortillas are loaded with processed ingredients and can lead to blood sugar spikes and weight gain.

Does a simple and delicious tortilla need all of those chemicals? We don’t think so! Instead, opt for a whole wheat or a whole grain option. The complex carbohydrates in whole wheat or whole grain tortillas will not lead to blood sugar spikes and eating whole grains is much more beneficial to our health.

Today’s sneaky healthy lunchbox includes whole grain tortillas with a side of simple salad, fruits, and veggies.

Quesadilla Ingredients:

• Whole grain or whole wheat tortilla
• Cheddar cheese
• Grilled or broiled chicken

Directions:

Take a tortilla and place the cheese and chicken over one half. Fold over the ingredients and cook on a pan over the stovetop or bake a few minutes in a toaster oven.

Salad Ingredients:

• Arugula (or any other spring or field greens)
• Cherry tomatoes
• Baby or Persian cucumbers

Directions:

Chop your ingredients into pieces that are suitable for your little ones and mix. There is no need for salad dressing, but if you would like to add a little more moisture, you can sprinkle a little bit of olive oil on top.

Sides: cucumbers, carrots (we prefer to use regular sized carrots instead of baby carrots because they are less expensive and sweeter), apple slices.

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