Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs

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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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!

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Sliced watermelon

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.

Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs - watermelon turkey cheese bento box with yogurt and berries

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

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Find more refreshing recipes for back-to-school season at watermelon.org.

Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs

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
watermelon turkey cheese bento box with yogurt and berries

Directions

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

To make Watermelon Kebabs:

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

Assemble in third section of plate.

Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs

Easy Kids Lunch: Protein Packed Watermelon Kabobs

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Looking for an easy kids lunch now that school's back in session? Create a healthy, happy, midday meal packed with protein your kiddo is sure to gobble up!

Ingredients

  • Watermelon, cut into sticks
  • 1/4 cup 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

Instructions

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

To make Watermelon Kebabs

  • Skewer watermelon, turkey and cheese cubes on stirrers or straws.
  • Assemble in third section of plate.

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