Lunchbox Hero Recipes (Kid friendly!)

Lunchbox Heroes. Your fast track to real-food victories.

Below you’ll find five kid-approved “base-protein” recipes starring Force of Nature meats and honoring our non-negotiables: zero refined seed oils, fillers, or added sugar. Batch-cook once, freeze for up to two months, and finish with flavor from Primal Kitchen sauces. Pair each protein with mix-and-match fruits, veggies, carbs, and healthy-fat dips from our Real-Food Lunchbox Builder and you’ll deliver roughly 20 g protein, slow-burn energy, and plenty of fiber in every meal—earning your Lunchbox Hero cape even on the busiest school mornings.

1. Chicken Power Pucks (Mini skillet patties)

INGREDIENTS (makes ~16):

• 1 package Force of Nature Ground Chicken Ancestral
• 1 egg 
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ⅓ c breadcrumbs  
• ¾  tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder 
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp Primal Kitchen avocado oil (for the pan)
  

PREPARATION:

1. Combine all ingredients and rest for 5 min for the liquid to absorb. Scoop 1-2 Tbsp mounds; flatten to ½-inch “hockey pucks.
2. Warm a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium; brush with 1 tsp oil.
   
3. Sear 3 min per side (cover after flipping), adding the remaining oil as needed, until an instant-read thermometer hits 165 °F.
   
4. Cool on a rack. Refrigerate 3 days or flash-freeze then bag.
5. Serve with Primal Kitchen Ranch or Buffalo Sauce! 

2. Fiesta Beef Sprinkles (Mild Taco Crumble)

HOMEMADE MILD TACO SEASONING *make in a batch and save for later! 

• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ⅛ tsp each salt & pepper
  

INGREDIENTS (yields ~4 cups):

• 1 lb Force of Nature Ground Beef
  
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp seasoning blend (above)
• 2 Tbsp water
  
• 1 tsp  Primal Kitchen avocado oil
  

PREPARATION: 

1. Heat oil in a skillet; brown beef, breaking up as it cooks.
2. Stir in tomato paste, seasoning, and water; simmer 2 min until saucy.
3. Cool; portion ½-cup servings. Refrigerate 4 days or freeze flat.
4. Serve with Tortilla chips and Primal Kitchen Avocado Lime Sauce!
   

3. Hero Meatballs (Gluten-free)

INGREDIENTS:

1 bag of Force of Nature Beef Italian Meatballs (gluten-free)

Easy peezy lemon squeezy! 

PREPARATION:

1. Heat frozen meatballs in a single layer in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until brown and crispy OR bake in the oveen at 375 for 5-7 min. 
2. Serve with Primal Kitchen’s A tad sweet ketchup!

4. Rocket Dog Wheels (Steam-and-sear Beef Hot Dog Coins)

INGREDIENTS (8 servings):

• 1 pack of ready to eat Force of Nature Hot Dogs or Sausage links
  
• 2 Tbsp butter or ghee (optional for browning)
  

PREPARATION:

1. Slice each hot dog into ½-inch “wheels”
   
2. Add ½-inch water to a cast-iron skillet; bring to a boil.
   
3. Add coins; cook until water evaporates. Add butter and sear 1 min per side until browned.
4. Serve with Serve with Primal Kitchen’s A tad sweet ketchup of Special Sauce! 

5. Mighty Protein Muffins (Mini crustless quiches–perfect for leftovers!)

BASE BATTER (makes 12 mini muffins):

• 5 large eggs
  
• ¼ cup milk
  
• ¼ tsp sea salt & pinch pepper
  
  

ADD-INS (choose 1 cup total):

• 1 cup cooked Force of Nature grind of your choice!
  
• 1 T of your kiddos favorite veggie: Chopped sweet potatoes, bell pepper, or broccoli
  
• ¼ cup grated cheddar (optional)
• 1 Scoop of Primal kitchen collagen peptides for an added boost of nutrition!
  
  

PREPARATION:

1. Heat oven to 350 °F; grease a 12-cup silicone muffin tray with Primal Kitchen avocado spray.
   
2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper; fold in chosen add-ins.
   
3. Fill cups ¾ full; bake 18–20 min until centers set.
   
4. Cool; store 4 days chilled or freeze.
5. Serve with Primal Kitchen 

Serving Tip: Pair any protein with one complex carb, one fruit & veggie, and a healthy-fat dip from the cheat-sheet grid—kids get ~20 g protein, slow carbs, fiber, and satiating fats in every lunchbox.

 

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Complete “Lunchbox Hero” Shopping List

Everything you need for the five protein recipes plus the mix-and-match sides that turn them into balanced lunches for one child for a full school week (scale up for more kids).

 

1. Force of Nature Proteins

• 1 lb Ground Chicken Ancestral Blend
  
• 1 lb Ground Beef (or Ancestral Blend)
  
• 1 pkg Ready-to-Eat Meatballs (Beef or Chicken)
  
• 1 pkg Hot Dogs / Sausage Links (Beef or Bison)
  
• Optional: extra 1 lb ground of choice (for freezer-ready Mighty Muffins)
  
  

2. Dairy & Eggs

• 6 large eggs (5 for Mighty Muffins, 1 for Chicken Power Pucks)
  
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• ¼ cup grated Cheddar (optional muffin add-in)
  
• ¼ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened alt)
  
  

3. Produce & Veg Add-Ins

• 1 cup diced veggies for muffins (sweet potato, bell pepper, or broccoli)
  

• 1 avocado (fat boost & dip)
  

• Sides—Veggies (choose any 3–4 for the week):
  

  • Bell-pepper strips (2 large)
    
  • Cucumber (1 English)
  • Snap-pea bag (8 oz)
  • Carrot sticks (1 lb bag or pre-cut)
    
  • Cherry tomatoes (1 pint)
    

4. Fruit Sides

• Pineapple chunks (16 oz container or 1 whole)
  
• 3 apples (sliced, soak in lemon water)
  
• Melon (½ cantaloupe or similar)
  
• 1 pint blueberries
  
• 1 bag Natierra Unsweetened Dried Mango (4–6 oz)
  
  

5. Complex Carbs & Crunch

• 1 large sweet potato (dice & roast)
  
• Rice cakes (1 sleeve)
  
• Whole-grain pita or tortillas (6–8 small)
  
• Siete Cassava or Grain-Free Tortilla Chips (1 bag)
  
• Simple Mills Almond-Flour Crackers (1 box)
  
  

6. Healthy-Fat Boosts / Dips

• Hummus (8 oz tub; Hope brand olive-oil base)
  
• Peanut butter or sunflower-seed butter (small jar)
  
• Cheese cubes (8 oz block to cut)
  
• Plain Greek yogurt (1 cup; use as dip or ranch mix-in)
  
  

7. Pantry & Spices

• ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (or GF alt)
  
• Taco-seasoning spices: sweet paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper
  
• Tomato paste (1 small can)
  
• 2 Tbsp butter or ghee
  
• Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil & Avocado Oil Spray
  
  

8. Primal Kitchen Flavor Line-Up

• Mayo (12 oz)
  
• Ranch (12 oz)
  
• Buffalo Sauce (for chicken patties)
  
• Avocado Lime Sauce (for beef sprinkles)
  
• “A Tad Sweet” Ketchup or Special Sauce (for meatballs & dog wheels)
  
• Collagen Peptides (1 scoop for muffins)
  
  

9. Hydration Helpers (optional)

• Harmless Harvest Coconut Water Minis (pack of 4)
  
• Spindrift 8-oz sparkling water cans (6-pack)
  

 

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Tip: Batch-cook the proteins on Sunday, pre-cut fruits & veggies, and portion chips/crackers into small containers. You’ll knock out five days of lunches that hit ~20 g protein, complex carbs, fiber, and healthy fats—zero morning scramble, all Lunchbox Hero bragging rights.