One of the things I’m trying to do a better job at around here is revisiting old posts that still get traction and shine them up to be more helpful and visually appealing. When my kids were babies and toddlers, a large majority of my content focuses on feeding them. First it was baby led weaning, then toddler meals, tackling picky eaters, and beyond. My photography has also evolved since then; not that I’m some pro photographer, but at least my pictures aren’t blurry and poorly lit anymore.
Anyway, this is a long way to say that today I’ve shined up this post on healthy tortilla style, healthy kid-friendly wraps. Originally these were lunches I have my toddlers, but if the proof is in the pudding, I’d say these work well for any age kid because my 13 and 10 year old happily devoured these for lunch the other day while watching World Watch.
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If you’re like me, it’s easy to get into food ruts, especially when it comes to lunch. As the weather warms up, wraps have been our thing! I’ve made breakfast wraps and salad wraps for myself, but I’m not the only one who is enjoying the trend. Kids of all ages love a wrap! So whether you’re feeding toddlers or teens, here are some good basic wrap ideas to take and make your own by adding an ingredients, toasting them in a pan, adding a dipping sauce, or just enjoying simply as is!
Kid-Friendly Wraps
I’ll fully admit that my main draw to them is their simplicity. You hardly need a wrap recipe, simply grab a flour tortilla of choice (we prefer either these tortillas or these tortillas if we can find them- it’s amazing how many tortillas contain hydrogenated oils and these don’t). Then, layer, roll and slice! These work well for packed lunches or as eat at home recipes.
Ham and Cheese Wrap
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Ingredients: Tortilla, colby jack or cheddar jack cheese stick, deli ham.
Method: Place two slices of ham on the tortilla, then place the cheese stick on top of the ham and roll. Serve as is or put it in the microwave for 30 seconds then roll up while still warm (the cheese helps it stick together). Allow it to cool and slice with serrated knife. This wrap is perfect for wrap newbies who would appreciate a simple and reliably tasty wrap.
Optional Dippers: Mustard or ranch
Banana and Peanut Butter Wrap
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Ingredients: Tortilla, natural peanut butter (or almond butter), banana, honey, and chia seeds.
Method: Cover the tortilla in a thin layer of peanut butter. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chia seeds. Place the banana at the edge of the wrap and roll up. Slice the banana peanut butter wrap with serrated knife.
Optional Dippers: Put honey on the side instead of in the wrap if you child is into dipping. You could also use a jelly on the side if your child loves peanut butter and jelly.
Bean and Cheese Wrap
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Ingredients: Tortillas, cheddar cheese stick, refried black beans, finely diced red pepper.
Method: Cover the wrap in a thin layer of refried black beans. Place the cheese stick (or use shredded cheese) on the refried beans and microwave for 30 seconds. Thinly slice red pepper (small dice) and sprinkle on in single layer. Roll up while warm, allow it to cool and slice with serrated knife.
Optional Dippers: Salsa or plain Greek yogurt whipped with lime juice and cilantro.
Cucumber Sandwich Wrap
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Ingredients: Tortilla, spreadable cheese like Boursin, Allouette, veggie cream cheese, or Laughing Cow, and cucumber.
Method: Cover the wrap in a thin layer of the cheese. Remove the seeds from the cucumber by slicing in half length wise and scooping out with a spoon. Finely dice the cucumber and sprinkle in a thin layer on the cheese. Roll up and slice with a serrated knife.
Hummus and Veggie Wrap
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Ingredients: Tortilla, hummus, finely diced red pepper and cucumber.
Method: Cover the wrap in a thin layer of hummus. Remove the seeds from the cucumber by slicing in half length wise and scooping out with a spoon. Finely dice the cucumber and sprinkle in a thin layer on the cheese. Finely dice the red pepper and sprinkle on as well. Gently roll up and slice with a serrated knife.
Optional Dippers: Tzatziki
Of course, the wonderful thing about wraps is that the possibilities are endless! Some other delicious and nutritious combos include:
Chicken Wrap
Ingredients: Shredded chicken and shredded lettuce rolled up inside a tortilla. Either include mustard or mayo in the wrap, or keep it simple and put a yummy dip like ranch on the side.
Pizza Wrap
Ingredients: Tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni. Roll up and microwave for 30 seconds before allowing to cool and slice. Ranch is surprisingly delicious on the side of this wrap or you can use extra pizza sauce.
BLT Wrap
Ingredients: Smashed avocado thinly spread on a tortilla topped with thinly sliced tomato or small diced grape tomatoes and sprinkled with crumbled bacon.
Tuna Salad Wrap
Ingredients: Take a simple tuna salad (may I recommend a recipe with sweet relish– the kids love it) and place it in a tortilla. Roll and slice gently.
Apple Cinnamon Wrap
Ingredients: Tortilla, thinly spread cream cheese, a sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar, small diced or shredded apple. Roll and slice.
Of course the possibilities are endless. Switch up the ham and turkey by using salami or roast beef instead. Wrap a pickle in the tortilla instead of a cucumber. Use crispy veggies like celery and carrots to give it a nice crunch. Bulk it up with shredded lettuce or baby spinach. Add a more exciting sauce or dip for older kids. Let this serve as a jumping off point for flavor combos, then make it your own!
What are your favorite flavor combinations? Do you have a favorite tortilla brand? Do you make your own? Share with me in the comments below any combinations I need to try that have been popular at your house.
