![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Or toss in some broccoli florets or mixed vegetables.Īvoid day-glo colors. I’ve had yummy butternut squash mac like the recipe here and Mark Bittman offers a recipe for a cauliflower version here. I’m not generally a fan of sneaking vegetables into kids’ food, but if you’re going to do it, at least make it count. Some brands tout that their mac packs a serving (or even just half a serving) of veggies, thanks to added dehydrated vegetables. Use between 1/2 and 3/4 of the cheese packet to cut down on sodium (it still turns out fine).īeware the hidden vegetable hype. I like Annie’s Organic Whole Wheat Shells & White Cheddar. Not exactly health food.) So proclaiming, “Macaroni and cheese for lunch!” can instantly snap the boys out of an action figure tug-o-war–and please most picky playdate guests too.Ĭhoose whole wheat pasta. Look for at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. (It’s loaded with sodium and the cheese comes in a powder. So I like to keep a box of macaroni and cheese on hand. But lunches at home can be challenging too. Despite my love affair with bento last year, I’m relieved to have a break from packing Henry’s lunchbox.
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