Name: Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Watermelon, cut into sticks; 1/4 cup yogurt, for dipping berries; 18 cubes (1 inch each) seedless watermelon; 6 cubes smoked turkey breast; 6 cubes cheddar cheese; 6 coffee stirrers or beverage straws

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Looking for an easy kids lunch now that school’s back in session? These protein packed Watermelon Kabobs are just the right fit your kiddo is sure to gobble up!

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Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs

Back to school means back to packing daily lunches, and for parents aspiring to send healthier options with their children, look no further than a bento box loaded with the nutritional values of fruits, dairy and protein.

Surprise your little one with this Happy Lunchbox, a sweet treat to help keep him or her hydrated throughout the school day that’s also an easy kids lunch!

Start with watermelon, a portable, versatile and easy-to-serve staple composed of 92% water for a hydrating snack.

Add in a favorite yogurt flavor, mixed berries, cheddar cheese cubes and smoked turkey breast for a well-rounded lunch to maintain energy all day.

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By assembling this nutritious meal using a divided bento box, you can add a little fun to an already flavorful lunch.

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Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Find more refreshing recipes for back-to-school season at watermelon.org.

Easy Kids Lunch

Ingredients

Watermelon, cut into sticks
yogurt, for dipping berries

Watermelon Kebabs:

18 cubes (1 inch each) seedless watermelon
6 cubes smoked turkey breast
6 cubes cheddar cheese
6 coffee stirrers or beverage straws

Directions

In small plate with dividers, assemble watermelon sticks with yogurt in one section and berries in separate section.

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To make Watermelon Kebabs:

Skewer watermelon, turkey and cheese cubes on stirrers or straws.

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Assemble in third section of plate.

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