Looking for something other than the same old boring sandwich and chips to send with your kids to school? Between our cookbook, Dishing It Up Disney Style: A Cookbook For Families With Type 1 Diabetes, and registered dietitian Susan Weiner, a 2015 American Association of Diabetes Educators (A.A.D.E.) diabetes educator of the year, we’ve come up with three weeks’ worth of kid-friendly snack, lunch, and dessert recipes for you to choose from — each with a carb count and full nutrition info, naturally. Dig in!
Sweet Potato Crispy Chips & Dip
Starry-Eyed Cheese and Veggie Snacks
Gluten-Free Pizza Dipper Bento Box
Snow White’s Crunchy Homemade Granola
Pocahontas’ Peanut Butter Trail Mix Balls
Baloo’s Beef and Black Bean Chili
Tigger’s Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Captain Hook’s Cape Codder Sandwich
Prince Eric’s Deviled R-egg-atta
Disclaimer: The experiences and suggestions recounted in these articles are not intended as medical advice, and they are not necessarily the "typical" experiences of families with a child who has type 1 diabetes. These situations are unique to the families depicted. Families should check with their healthcare professionals regarding the treatment of type 1 diabetes and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring.