For carbs, Latte prefers so survived on fruit, so that’s always an option 
very expensive but at least it’s low effort.
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I know they still have some sugar but the Kodiak brand has less sugar than the alternatives (i think 3g of added sugar per serving?) We don’t do it all of the time but it is a fan favorite. We serve with berries/fruit and unsweet greek yogurt so I feel like it is a balanced meal?
Our kiddo also LOVES bagels with cream cheese. I know there are lots of brands (daves killer I think has bagels too) that have low to no added sugar. We don’t toast the bagels for him yet. I made pumpkin spice cream cheese the other day and he just ate that with a spoon/his hands (granted I did add a touch of maple syrup but still).
For other easy options, the bare chicken nugs from costco are also a hit if you want to go savory. But if you put ketchup on the plate be prepared for the kiddo to just grab handfuls of ketchup until they learn to “dip dip” lol.
The naan breads with hummus are good choices.
A nana (banana) is usually a hit.
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I don’t think he’s had a bagel in awhile! Will check that brand out. Do you remember what brand Naan you buy?
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I don’t remember, I am sorry! I usually check the label at the store for the added sugar and get the one with the lowest. Next time I buy some I will let you know.
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Thank you! I was hoping there might be a list that I just don’t know about, but I’ll keep working on it.
It looks like the stone fire has 3g of added sugar per big naan and my child will only eat like 1/4-1/3 so 1g of added sugar per serving.
I try to remember that I also add a bit of sugar to my bread when I cook at home (like 1tsp-tbsp per loaf) so its probably similar to some of the lower sugar bread at the store.
But I understand if you are trying to go to zero added sugar this might not be an option. Bell peppers have been a hit with hummus and crackers too.
These ones don’t have sugar and I get them at costco.
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Request please! If anyone else has advice, will you not tell me to cook something? I really struggle with this area and while I know it’s very basic for others, I find it to be challenging. Thank you!
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I like Carr’s water crackers as a no sugar carb that’s crunchy and yummy. Pipsqueak likes it with goat cheese which is one of my greatest parenting wins. You can also serve it next to some shredded cheddar cheese with a raspberry or two on the plate and Ilin my house that would count as a complete meal (carb + protein +fruit).
Not sure if this counts as “no cook” since I usually do warm it in the oven but the tubes of prepared polenta from TJ’s or WF are technically fully cooked (but the texture changes a bit when it’s warmed. I do slices in the oven with olive oil but you could also just mix some up with a little water or cheese and microwave it to make .more of a gooey polenta. Or just serve it cold!
For breakfast we soak 1/4 cup of oats in some cold almond milk for a couple minutes and serve that plain (it counts as a carb and a protein in my book). If Pipsqueak likes it, I would probably add fruit into the bowl but she doesn’t want them touching. You can also mix in a bit of peanut butter and a dash of cinnamon.
I think Cascadian farms Cheerios don’t have added sugar.
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I’m back with more haha:
Sourdough bread is a good no sugar option. This one for sure but most others are not sweetened either Product detail page
Whole foods sells no-salt pretzels that also don’t have sugar (365 brand).
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I might be mis-reading, but are you talking about cooking a separate lunch for him every day? That’s… ambitious, and I hope you don’t feel like that’s a standard you’re obligated to meet if you don’t want to. We compose a lunch out of leftovers (pasta or salmon burger or whatever, often from heat-and-serve meal kits, plus maybe carrots and a fruit, and I’m not sure if the carrots get eaten) and even that feels like a lot of work.
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This is a really triggering topic for me, and I think I need to just stop posting about it. I don’t eat a healthy homemade dinner that produces leftovers every night, I don’t know what else to tell you guys. Again, I know this is insanely easy for everyone else, but I find it to be a struggle.
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Naw dude it’s hard as fuck. It’s not just cooking it’s planning and shopping and cooking and cleaning and putting away leftovers if they even exist and keeping track of them and eating them soon enough and
Most of mos food is one step from a can bag or box and I really can’t do better right now.
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I’m sorry the topic is triggering for you. I think many of us are not making dinner every night or lunch everyday and I was more worried you’re putting too much pressure on the topic (but obviously I am not you and don’t know all the details).
I have definitely sent Pipsqueak to daycare with a “butter sandwich” (yep, just butter between bread) with some fruit on the side. Or like, a single serve of plain yogurt with some pretzels and a banana. It’s food! She’s more likely to eat that then a fully prepped adult meal and it’s honestly not that different nutritionally.
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I would love to just call it in this topic, please! Not looking for any further feedback.
It’s my kids birthday so I would love to just focus on that.
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Wait, what?? Happy birthday Bernito!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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We don’t either, not once this week. Good luck figuring out patterns that work for your family. I’m going to step out of this thread for a couple days.
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Oops I’m sorry, I will delete if you like.
Happy birthday!!
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The happiest of Birthdays Benrito!
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