Could the Second Breakfast Be Something Other Than a Sandwich? Innovative Concepts for a School Lunch
David Janitzek
2026-03-19
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The sandwich is the most frequently chosen option for the second breakfast, but sometimes it's worth replacing it with other, more nutritious and full-fledged meals. Here are some innovative concepts for a nutritious school lunch.
School lunch is not exclusively a sandwich
Sandwiches are the most frequently chosen food that children take with them to school. Their preparation is simple and quick, and does not require special culinary skills. However, continuous consumption of the same type of meal can lead to loss of appetite, especially in younger children. Furthermore, a sandwich may not be sufficient for a child who spends several hours in school. Therefore, certain products should not be taken for the second breakfast. In particular, processed food such as sweets and highly processed products should be avoided. Sugary drinks should also be limited, as they contain large amounts of sugar, which can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight. It is also important to remember that the meal will be transported in a school backpack and should therefore be properly packed. Meals should be balanced, to be a source of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Such a diet will satiate more quickly, which is especially important when in school.
Concept for school lunch
Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients (per serving): orange flour 2 tablespoons (25 g), olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon (2, 5 g), boiling water two teasps (30 g), salt spike (0.2 g), chicken ham 3 pellets (60 g), yellow cheese 2 pellets (40 g), salad length (20 g), 1⁄2 pepper piece (90 g), cumin thick cucumber (50 g), ketchup spoon (22 g). Preparation: 1. Pour flour into a bowl, add ½ teaspoon olive oil, salt, and boiling water. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. 2. Knead the resulting dough by hand until it is soft and elastic. 3. Roll out the dough into a flat tortilla. 4. Heat a dry frying pan, put the tortilla in it, and fry for 15 seconds on each side. 5. Wash the pepper and cucumber, cut them into slices. 6. Remove the tortilla from the frying pan, spread ketchup on it. 7. Add salad, chicken ham, cheese, and vegetables. 8. Fold the tortilla and fry on both sides in a dry frying pan. Nutritional value (per serving): – energy: 381 kcal, – protein: 25.7 g, – fat: 17.1 g, – carbohydrates: 32.9 g.
Flat apple cake
Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): natural yogurt piece (150 g), orchid flour 2 tablespoons (25 g), egg seeks (50 g), apple 1⁄2 piece (90 g), erythritol spoon (5 g), baking powder 1 1⁄2 spoon (2 g), olive oil 5 g), American blueberries handful (50 g).
A colorful salad with egg
Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): spinach leaves a handful (25 g), rocket a handful (20 g), egg a piece (50 g), ground cucumber a piece (50 g), red pepper 1/2 pieces (90 g), preserved corn 4 tablespoons (80 g), pumpkin seeds 1 spoon (10 g), olive oil 2 teaspoons (10 g). Preparation1. Boil the egg hard (about 8 minutes). 2. Wash all vegetables thoroughly. 3. Dry the spinach and rocket and transfer to a container. 4. Peel the cucumber and cut into slices, slice the pepper and transfer to the container. 5. Peel the egg and cut into cubes, add to the salad mixture, together with drained corn. 6. Sprinkle the whole salad mixture with pumpkin seeds and drizzle with olive oil. Nutritional value (per serving): – energy: 309 kcal, – protein: 13.3 g, – fat: 20.9 g, – carbohydrates: 20.7 g.
Sweet vegetable pastries
The preparation time is 30 minutes. Ingredients for 2 pieces: egg (50 g), spelt flour (35 g), milk (40 ml), baking powder (2 g), grated yellow cheese (15 g), bell pepper (80 g), chicken ham (40 g), corn (20 g), salt (0.2 g). Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Combine flour, egg, milk, and baking powder in a bowl and mix thoroughly. 3. Add a pinch of salt and mix again. 4. Cut bell pepper and ham into small cubes, add them to the mixture along with grated cheese and corn. 5. Pour the batter into the molds and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. Nutritional value (for 2 pieces): energy: 344 kcal, protein: 24.4 g, fats: 12.0 g, carbohydrates: 36.0 g.
Fruit and cheese concoction with nuts
The preparation time is 15 minutes. Ingredients (per 1 serving):
- spinach leaves - a handful (25 g),
- semi-fat curd cheese - 2 slices (60 g),
- apple - a piece (180 g),
- raspberries - handfuls (50 g),
- walnuts - 4 pieces (16 g).
Procedure:
1. Wash the spinach, dry it and transfer it to a container.
2. Wash the fruits. Add raspberries and diced apple to the spinach.
3. Crumble the curd cheese, add it to the mixture.
4. Sprinkle the whole with crushed walnuts.
Nutritional values (per 1 serving):
- energy: 310 kcal,
- protein: 15.4 g,
- fat: 13.0 g,
- carbohydrates: 36.1 g.
