School lunchbox ideas

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Add a selection of raw vegetable sticks to these bite-sized frittatas and the school lunchbox never looked or tasted so good.

If self-raising flour is unavailable, use 1 cup plain flour mixed with 2 teaspoons baking powder. For a vegetarian option, omit bacon and add 100g crumbled feta with the cheddar cheese. Note

MAKES 8 Store chicken next to an icy-cold drink bottle to keep it fresh in the lunchbox. Pack salad vegetables such as cucumber, tomato and celery in the lunchbox with the chicken. To save time, double the recipe and serve as an evening meal with steamed rice and Asian greens. Use leftovers for lunchbox. Note

Crispy and golden, these savoury sweet corn fritters are brilliant served on their own with a side salad or topped with a poached egg as a nutritious weekend brunch.

This pesto pasta salad is a quick and easy solution to getting lunchboxes ready. It’s a great option for anyone who is dairy- or egg-intolerant!

If you’re looking for a simple and tasty finger food to that will please a crowd, look no further than these salmon quichettes. They are delicious hot or cold and a also make a perfect after school snack.

These hearty savoury muffins are great for lunchboxes, morning tea and even breakfast on the run.

Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a luscious, creamy flavour.

You could replace the avocado with cucumber or shredded lettuce, the tomato with red capsicum, and the carrot with cheese. Or try using red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes. If you make these sandwiches ahead of time, add a little lemon juice to the mashed avocado to prevent browning, then cover the sandwiches with […]

These take a little bit more time and effort than school sandwiches, but they are delicious. They freeze well, too, and are just as nice cold as they are warm – perfect for the lunchbox.

This delightfully dense banana bread is a lunchbox favourite for a reason. It’s easy to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for a lunchbox treat.

These quick bacon and egg pita pockets are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or quick and nutritious lunch. Packed full of goodness, these can be wrapped up in plastic and popped in a lunch box for work or school.

For about the cost of a box of six muesli bars, you can make this delicious slice. It can be cut into individual portions, wrapped and frozen.

The unbeatable combination of chocolate and banana is celebrated in these delicious muffins, which are packed full of real chocolate chips. These are great to make with the kids as a weekend treat or lunchbox snack.

Want a hunger-busting snack that’s healthy, will travel, and tastes delicious to kids and adults alike? This one gets the thumbs up from everyone!

Naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy, prepare this golden date, carrot and honey loaf for your family and friends. Enjoy your loaf warm, sliced and with a cup of tea any time of the day.

The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them – the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.