Or use a tofu cheese spread. The combinations are endless. Choose veggie deli slices if your child wants a sandwich that looks similar to what other kids are eating. Fake meat slices come in a variety of flavors and look very much like the real thing. Get out the peanut butter and jelly in a pinch.
Peanut butter is nutritious and high in protein.
Choose a jelly that's sweetened with fruit juice. Make the sandwich on whole-grain bread. Pack half a sandwich and a cup of soup. Prepare your own delicious soup and pack it up in a thermos. Pack in whole-grain crackers with a veggie cheese spread.