One of the best ways to ensure kids (and adult kids!) receive a great variety of nutrients is to make sure you’re always ‘eating the rainbow’. Add protein in the form of chicken or meat and you have a perfectly balanced meal that will appeal to any age. Remember the RAINBOW acronym you learnt at school… ROY G BIV!

Rainbow Buddha Bowls for kids 

These are the latest in trends for adults and kids and a very easy way to get fussy eaters to try even a little of everything in their bowl. They are easy to pack for lunch at school or in the office and children love them - especially if you put out the ingredients for them to make on their own. 

The urban dictionary definition of a buddha bowl is “a bowl packed so full that it has a rounded “belly” appearance on top, much like a buddha.” 
You don’t really have to follow a recipe when making buddha bowls, it can simply be the food you have to hand. The basic idea is to ensure a good balance of starches, protein and vegetables plus fruit to make it more appealing to the kids. 
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Here are a few proven combinations:

• Starches – Roasted sweet potato, roasted potato, quinoa, rice, couscous, barley, noodles
• Protein – chickpeas, beans, lentils, peas, edamame. Buddha bowls are usually vegetarian but you could also add meat of your choice for protein)
• Vegetables – peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, beetroot, carrots (roasted or grated), cucumber
• Fruit – Avocado, tomatoes, nectarine slices, peach slices, apple slices, persimmon slices, orange segments, pineapple chunks, dried fruit
• Dressing / topping – favourite dressing, natural yoghurt, guacamole, hummus
• Extras – crushed nuts, seeds