When a child is on a limited diet, quick and easy meals can be difficult. Our dietitians have put together a list of great snack and lunch options that are delicious, nutritious and perfect for children on the 6-food Elimination Diet. It is important to note that parents should always read food labels to ensure that the foods they are using do not contain any “hidden” ingredients that may be off limits to the child.
Lunch Ideas
- Hummus sandwich with vegetables
- Turkey roll-up with corn tortilla, sprouts and avocado
- Quinoa salad
- “Shake & Bake” chicken made with crushed potato chips, corn or rice cereal
- Sandwich made with rice bread and sunflower seed butter
- Cold pasta salad made with rice pasta or corn and quinoa pasta
Snack Ideas
- Fruit smoothie made with rice milk, banana and berries
- Mini burrito made with corn tortilla, refried beans and guacamole
- Oatmeal and fruit
- Buckwheat pancake with syrup, fruit, dairy-free chocolate sauce or seed butter
- Hummus or bean dip with veggies or corn chips
- Guacamole and salsa with veggies or corn chips
- Sunflower or pumpkin seed butter with banana, apple or wheat-free crackers or toast
- Homemade oatmeal bars or granola bars
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