It seems like gluten free lunches/snacks is on a lot of your minds right now. I have heard from a lot of you with tips this last week, and have two to pass along.
The first is from Shelly in Texas. The following is from the Glutenfreeda.com. Here is another free service - they send out an electronic weekly newsletter that you can suscribe to at Glutenfreeda.com.
The website has some great tips on gluten free lunches, but what I liked was a suggested weekly menu for those mornings when you are staring in the open refrigerator wondering what in the world to make today!
Here is the menu:
Below you will find a great idea calendar to stick on your fridge for some great lunch ideas.
Week 1:
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Gf Macaroni & Cheese(served in a thermos) |
Deli meat wrapped around cheese sticks |
Wrap stuffed with rice, beans & cheese |
Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich |
GF yogurt & fresh fruit |
|
Orange wedges |
Grapes |
Carrot Sticks |
Apple |
Cheese sticks |
|
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies |
Strawberry bread |
Corn Chips |
GF Potato chips |
Corn chips |
|
Chocolate Hazelnut cookies |
Popcorn with nuts |
Week 2:
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Gf Pizza Spaghetti |
Wrap stuffed with potatoes, leftover meat or chicken, cheese, corn & salsa |
Hormel Pepperoni, Cheese slices & GF crackers |
Chili & Hot dogs |
Fried Chicken Drummets |
|
Garden salad |
Grapes |
Banana |
Apple |
Carrot Sticks |
|
Peanut Butter Cookies |
Peanut Butter Cookies |
Strawberry Bread |
GF Potato chips |
GF Potato Chips |
|
Strawberry Bread |
Chocolate Crispy Squares |
Week 3:
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
GF Pasta with Herb Cheese |
GF chili |
Beef & Noodles |
Country Beef Stew |
Taquitos |
|
Cherry Tomatoes |
GF corn chips |
Cherry Tomatoes |
Apple |
Apple |
|
Brownies |
Orange |
Chocolate Hazelnut cookies |
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies |
Corn chips |
|
Brownies |
Snickerdoodles |
Week 4:
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Polenta Pizzas |
Chicken Noodle Soup |
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich |
Celery Sticks with Peanut Butter |
Peanut Butter & Jelly with a Twist |
|
Green Salad |
Basic Cornbread |
GF Potato Chips |
Yogurt |
Apple |
|
Lemon Blueberry Squares |
Orange |
Carrot Sticks |
Corn chips |
Corn chips |
|
Brownies |
Brownies |
Maple Pecan Popcorn |
Maple Pecan Popcorn |
Go to the website for links to great recipes. For more information go toGlutenfreeda.com
The second bit of helpful information comes from Jessica in North Carolina. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness has a great article on sending kids to school gluten free. Find it at Celiac Org. com.
Have a wonderful weekend.
