BELA’s Back-to-School Shopping List:
4 Fast Snacks & Lunch Ideas
Mornings are hectic. Lunchboxes get boring. And snacks? Forget about it.
That’s why we put together this one-stop shopping list featuring five quick, crave-worthy ideas starring BELA’s wild-caught, clean-ingredient fish. Each recipe takes minutes, uses one BELA tin, and brings serious flavor to snack time or lunch hour.
Roll & Go Sardine Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Sardines in EVOO
- Whole wheat wrap
- Cream cheese or hummus
- Cucumber slices
- Baby spinach
How to Assemble:
Spread, stack, roll, and slice into bite-sized pinwheels. Easy peasy. Lunchbox sushi vibes without the wait—and we know your kid will feel fancy.
Mini Codfish Snack Sliders
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Portuguese Codfish in EVOO
- Mini slider buns
- Cheddar cheese slices
- Pickles
- Ketchup or aioli
How to Assemble:
Warm the buns, flake the cod, stack with cheese and pickles. Tiny burgers with big kid-approved flavor. Perfect for after the jungle gym.
Mediterranean Lunchbox Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil
- Hummus
- Pita chips
- Cherry tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
How to Assemble:
Pack everything in a bento-style box. Scoop, dip, crunch—DIY fun that makes lunch feel like a mini adventure.
Lemon-Sardine Potato Salad Cups
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Sardines with Lemon
- Baby potatoes (boiled)
- Celery
- Light mayo or Greek yogurt
- Fresh dill
How to Assemble:
Mix potatoes, mayo, celery, dill, and top with sardines. Spoon into muffin liners for no-mess lunchbox portions. Tangy, fresh, and full of omega-3 goodness.
