Breanna Vega is an Arizona native, homeschool mother to 2, certified teacher and cottage bakery operator. She is a contributing writer for Queen Creek lifestyle magazine and small business owner, creating opportunities for other Christian homeschool families to connect. Breanna also makes adaptogen chocolates, a variety of sweet treats and non toxic home goods. You can find her almost always creating or innovating something for the sake of family life or art.
DIY Naan Lunchables
If you happen to be born before the year 2000, you remember the nostalgic lunchable stackers featuring cold pizza toppings and endless DIY fun. This take on the millennial favorite is sure to be a crowd pleaser for the kids. Look no further for a healthy, creative way to keep the kids full and happy; Check out these lunchable style naan pizzas – a low maintenance alternative to an everyday old school favorite!
Ingredients:
- 1 package mini naans
- 1 jar of your favorite tomato sauce (we love Trader Joe's Original Marinara)
- 1 package natural shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small package of pepperoni
- Any extra toppings desired
- Mini knife or spoon for spreading
Directions:
1. Give children a spread of 4-6 mini naans, a ramekin of marinara sauce, a fourth cup cheese, and a stack of pepperoni on a plate or board.
2. Direct the child to assemble their mini pizzas layering sauce, cheese and toppings. No cooking needed – just build and enjoy!
3. To elevate this idea for adults, upgrade pepperoni to prosciutto, shredded mozzarella to fresh and top with basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar from the local Olive Mill to complete your tapas lunchables. Everyone deserves to feel like a kid at heart and this is a low maintenance way to add some whimsy and variety to your lunches.
Change up your usual breakfast to go with these protein packed egg sliders. Go breadless and still feel satiated by using hard boiled eggs as the “bun” on these fun, bite sized breakfast snacks. Hard boiled egg sliders required a little bit of preparation in exchange for a satisfying change of pace in the morning. Feel energized and ready to tackle the day with 22 grams of protein per pair of egg sliders.
Hard Boiled Egg Bacon Sliders
Ingredients:
- Dozen cage free eggs
- 1/3 cup organic mayonnaise
- Mustard spice, salt, pepper
- Lemon
- Package of uncured bacon
- Sliced 3 pepper cheese
- Sliced avacado
- Toothpicks
Directions:
1. Hard boil a dozen eggs in an egg cooker or with water for 9-11 minutes.
2. While eggs are cooking, place slices of uncured bacon in a baking dish in the oven for 14-16 minutes on 375°. Flip halfway through. Remove and cool once crispy. Break in half.
3. When eggs are done, chill and peel. Carefully split in half with a knife and remove yolks into a separate bowl. Arrange hard boiled egg whites on a tray or storage container.
4. In the bowl with the egg yolks, combine 1/3 cup organic mayonnaise, a ½ tsp of mustard spice, and salt and pepper for taste. Add a splash of lemon to finish. Set aside.
5. Prep slices of avocado to layer in sliders. Set aside.
6. Cut 1” mini square slices of 3 pepper cheese. Set aside.
7. Lay ingredients beside each other for final assembly.
8. Start to add a tablespoon of egg yolk mixture to half of the egg whites. Layer by adding a slice of avocado, 2 half slices of bacon, and a slice of cheese on top of the bacon. Top it with the empty egg white. Put a toothpick through the slider to hold. Repeat until all eggs are completed with their toppings. Chill and enjoy!