In need of inspiration for lunchboxes that your kids will love, and is good for them?
We’ve rounded up 15 of the best recipes that are easy to fit in a backpack, delicious and full of all the good stuff! Make extra to take for your work lunch too. We’ve kept recipes featuring nuts to a minimum for nut-free schools. If a nut item is not essential to the recipe, feel free to omit.
Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
Snacks
Everybody loves snacks! These are easy, healthy snacks – perfect for busy bodies or yummy after school eats.
Homemade fruit rolls
Wait, healthy roll-ups? Sign us up for these nostalgic favourites
Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
With oats for for slow-burning energy, only a touch of honey to sweeten, you will not feel bad for tucking into these tasty treats.
Ginger Carrot Cupcakes
A sweet treat that’s both delicious and nutritious! We love nothing more than creating a snack to satisfy and also contribute to your daily nutrient intake.
Substitute the almond meal for flour of choice if needing nut-free.
Cherry Ripe Bliss Balls
Who loves cherry ripe!? A classic chocolate bar recreated into a delicious, healthy, refined sugar free treat.
Substitute the almond meal for flour of choice if needing nut-free.
Granola Breakfast Bars
The ideal breakfast or snack for people on the go! These nutrition packed granola breakfast bars are simple, quick and easy; perfect for those who don’t have time to sit down in the morning and enjoy a long breakfast.
Apricot Seed Straws
Four simple ingredients packed together to create something that’s good and good for you.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Morning tea favourites
Once the first round of classes are over, we want to give the kids some awesome brain-food with some natural sugars to get them through to lunchtime.
Maca, Walnut & Banana Loaf
This super quick and easy loaf is the perfect snack for anyone in the family, with no nasty ingredients, it’s bound to be your go-to. Packed with sweet bananas, maca powder and healthy fats guaranteed to tick all the boxes.
Carrot & Honey Sweet Bread
The earthy taste of carrot combined with some attitude from the all spice, and a little sweetness from honey, makes for a tasty loaf with a difference.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
These red velvet cupcakes are just so pretty, and guess what? They taste just as good as they look and are full of nutritious ingredients!
Substitute the almond meal for flour of choice if needing nut-free.
Cheesy Chickpea Patties
Leftovers for the lunchbox
These recipes can also feature as a delicious dinner, make extra portions and consider lunch tomorrow sorted!
Cheesy Chickpea Patties
Made from vegetables, quinoa, chickpeas and little pockets of melted tasty cheese. Delicious! They are full of wholesome ingredients, nutrient dense, and a great source of plant-based protein.
Cauli Kale Fritters
A batch of these tasty (and easy!) spiced fritters will not last long – a great option for the entire family.
Onion, Rosemary & Feta cornbread
This feta corn bread is so tasty, versatile and quick to whip up in under one hour. Don’t be afraid to put your own spin on the toppings.
Spiced Green Falafels
Simple, quick & versatile. These green falafels are perfect for a nutritious lunch. We recommend leaving out the chilli if you want to serve these tasty snacks to little bellies!
Crispy Pesto Chicken Strips
These tasty crispy chicken strips will blow your mind. They are so versatile. Great with some vegetables or salad for dinner, or popped in a wrap for lunch.
Gluten Free Green Pizza
Topped with veggies this vibrant coloured pizza is sure to be the next favourite or an easy lunch option. A healthy take on a much-loved favourite.
Rest assured, your families lunches will be packed full of nutritious ingredients and all the right stuff for a fulfilling day ahead!
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