Description
This easy and nutritious breakfast-for-lunch recipe offers a balanced combination of mini pancakes, crispy bacon, fresh mandarin oranges, and creamy strawberry yogurt. Perfect for quick meal prep, these lunchboxes bring a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making lunchtime fun and satisfying for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 mandarin oranges
Dairy
- 32 oz strawberry yogurt
Grains
- 16 mini pancakes
Protein
- 6 slices bacon
Condiments
- 8 tablespoons syrup
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cook the mini pancakes according to package instructions or your preferred method until golden brown. Fry the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Peel the mandarin oranges and separate them into segments.
- Assemble lunchboxes: Evenly divide the cooked mini pancakes, crispy bacon slices, peeled mandarin orange segments, and strawberry yogurt among your 4 lunchboxes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of syrup over the pancakes in each box.
- Store properly: Cover each lunchbox securely and refrigerate. Keep the lunchboxes chilled and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and safety.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or replace it with a plant-based alternative.
- Mini pancakes can be substituted with regular pancakes cut into smaller pieces if needed.
- Consider packing syrup in a separate small container to prevent pancakes from becoming soggy if packing for later consumption.
- This meal is suitable for quick meal preps, making it ideal for busy weekdays.
