Springtime snack and lunchbox ideas with Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia!
I absolutely love this time of year. We welcome springtime, the kids are on spring break, it’s the perfect time for a road trip AND the national food calendar is loaded with reasons to celebrate!
I’m Jenny, the lunchbox mom at @Lunchboxmafia on Instagram. This month I’m sharing some super fun and yummy St. Patrick’s Day inspo, picky eater tips and some recipes you’ll want to make this month.
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- March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
- March 19 – National Chocolate Caramel Day
- March 20 – National Ravioli Day
St. Patrick’s Day Inspired Lunches and Snacks!
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TIP: Cutting the pea pods open will turn your picky eater into a food explorer!
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Celebrate National Chocolate Caramel Day!
Turn ho hum brownies into a decadent dessert by adding caramel inside! Here’s what you’ll need. Grab your favorite boxed brownie mix and 3 chocolate caramel bars.
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Directions:
- Preheat your oven and prepare your brownie mix per directions on the box.
- Pour 1/2 of the mix into your pan.
- Lay your chocolate caramel bars on top of the brownie mix and then pour the remaining brownie mix over the chocolate caramel bars.
- Bake as directed.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!
Celebrate National Ravioli Day on March 20!
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We love pasta around here and Ravioli is one of our favorites. We usually pack ravioli with hubby’s pasta sauce in a thermos for a hot lunch. We like them just as well breaded and toasted with marinara dipping sauce. They’re perfect for little hands and the lunchbox.
TIP: Kids LOVE to dip their food. Try serving a dip when you’re introducing new foods.
Here are some MORE March inspired lunchbox ideas!
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