Chocolate coated biscuits, crackers with cream fillings, sugar-overloaded ensaymadas -- these are fine as recess baons but wouldn't you rather go for something homemade? Prepacked snacks don't last long in your child's belly, and no to mention give very little when it comes to nutritional value. These delicious recipes are not only quick to make they're also very filling. Here are 10 yummy recess baon recipes for you to try:
1. Vegetable Fritters
Pack your kids vegetables for recess by making these kid-friendly fritters!
Serves 6 to 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
1 medium potato, peeled
1 small carrot, peeled
1/2 zucchini
1/2 cup canned corn kernels
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped flat parsley
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 medium egg, beaten
salt and pepper, to season
vegetable oil, for frying
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
2. Cheesy Ham Triangles
What's a baon ideas recipe list without the good ol' sandwich? This one's a sure winner with it's two palamans -- ham and cheese.
Makes 6 triangles
Cooking time 20 minutes
9 bread slices, crusts removed (optional)
1/4 cup cheese spread
6 cheese slices
6 ham slices
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
3. Tuna Pinwheels
This recipe only looks intimidating but it's actually very easy. In fact, there's basically only three steps to the process: sprinkle, roll and cut.
Serves 4 to 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 (8-ounce) bar cream cheese
1 (180-gram) can tuna in oil, drained
1/2 cup chopped canned pimiento
1/4 cup chopped green onions
salt and pepper, to taste
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
4. Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce
Kids love crunchy food. Kids love chicken too. Hence, here's a recipe they won't be able to refuse.
Makes 6 servings
Cooking time 35 minutes
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1⁄2 kilo chicken tenders, tendons removed
1 cup salted potato chips, finely crushed
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
oil for pan frying
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
5. Spam and Scrambled Egg Fried Rice with Mushrooms
Rice can be a recess baon too. Pack some of this fried rice into a small container, just the right amount that he won't be too full for lunch.
Serves 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 10 minutes
2 tablespoons canola oil
100 grams Spam, diced
1/2 cup canned or fresh button mushrooms, diced
2 cups day-old rice
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
chopped parsley (optional)
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
6. Onigiri
Finger-food rice balls that are fun and filling. Get creative with these and stuff them with anything you want, even chunks of last night's ulam.
Serves 4
Japanese rice, 2 cups
100-gram tuna
table salt
nori
sesame seeds
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
7. Tuna and Scrambled Egg Sandwich
It only takes 5 minutes to prepare this baon! 
Serves 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 5 minutes
4 leaves lettuce
4 slices wheat or white bread, toasted
5 tablespoons Tuna Pesto Spread
3 scrambled eggs
4 slices American or cheddar cheese
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
8. Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Salsa
There's calcium from the cheese, fiber from the bread and lycopene from the tomatoes. This is one nutritious sandwich!
Serves 1
2 slices cheese
2 slices whole wheat bread
butter for spreading
salsa (recipe can be found here)
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
9. Cheesy Potato Bites
Crunchy on the outside, creamy potatoes on the inside and filled with gooey cheese!
Makes 20
4 medium potatoes
cold water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
pinch of black pepper
cheese, sliced into 3/4-inch cubes
1 egg, beaten breadcrumbs for coating
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
10. Kiddie Burrito Rolls
These can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to a week.
Makes 8
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
For the meat sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 kilo ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
250 grams sweet-style spaghetti sauce
grated cheddar or quickmelt cheese
8 flour tortillas
Recipe instructions are at Yummy.ph.
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