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SCHOOL LUNCH BOXES
School is here and that means it’s time to start packing lunch boxes! If you’re looking for some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. In this section, you’ll find a variety of recipes and products to help you prepare the best lunch boxes for your children.
From healthy snacks to delicious main courses, we’ve got you covered. So get started and make sure your kids have something to look forward to at lunchtime!
Lunchbox Recipes your Kids will Love
Cheesy Coleslaw with Pitta Bread
Crunchy, cheesy coleslaw in a pitta makes a change from traditional sandwiches. Try serving with 5 cherry tomatoes and a small box of raisins.
Creamy Hummus Dip with Pitta Bread and Vegetable Sticks
This creamy dip is fun to eat and makes a change from sandwiches. This works well with a banana and a pot of sugar-free jelly.
Egg Mayonnaise and Lettuce Bap
Eggs are a great source of protein for kids that are growing. This works well in a lunchbox with some cherry tomatoes and a fruit snack pot.
Hummus and Salad Wrap
Spread the hummus over the wrap, then sprinkle on the carrot and lettuce.
Salmon and Salad Bagel
Bagels are popular with kids so this is a good way to introduce some fish into your child's lunchbox. This would work well with a handful of grapes and a plain rice cake.
Soft cheese and Salad Sandwich
A quick and easy sandwich to provide some dairy in your child's lunchbox. This would work well with an apple and a fruit teacake.
Spicy chicken and Salad Wrap
Wraps are a popular alternative to sandwiches. Complete your child's lunchbox with some homemade popcorn and fresh fruit.
Tuna and Bean Salad
This colourful salad is a good way to include fish in your child's lunchbox. This would work well with a slice of malt loaf and a satsuma.
Tuna mayonnaise and Sweetcorn Sandwich
The mild flavour of tinned tuna combined with sweetcorn. This would work well with sticks of carrot or cucumber and some mixed berries.
Source: Better Health Healthier Families www.nhs.uk
Lunchbox Essentials
Frozen Juices
Boxed Juices
Cookies
Cereal Bars
Chips
Crisps & Sticks
Muffins
Rolls & Brownies
Breads & Wraps
Seeds & Nuts
Cheese
Ham
Frozen Fruits
Frozen Vegetables
Pasta
Canned Goods
Meats
Fish
Chocolate
Condensed Milk & Ladyfingers
LunchBoxes Tips
Planning your Lunchboxes is an important part of being a good cook and prep parent. Keep these foods in the fridge, prepared for when you prepare their lunchbox that morning!
Here are some foods that you can store, prepared, in the fridge:
Apples
Apples, sliced and soaked in salted water for 5 mins. Drain and rinse the apple slices and store in an airtight container covered with a moist paper towel. Store for 2-3 days.
Carrots
Carrot sticks, store in water (changing the water daily) or in wet paper towel or kitchen towel. Store around 5 days.
Celeries
Celery sticks, store wrapped tightly in aluminium foil. Stores for 1-2 weeks.
Cheese
Cheese, diced or sliced. Stack together and wrap in clingfilm and then zip-lock bag. It is important no air gets to the cheese or it will harden. As per use by dates.
Corn
Corn Cobs, cooked, drained and stored in an airtight container. Store for 3-4 days.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers, cut into sticks or sliced covered in water or a soaked paper towel can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Eggs
Hard Boiled Eggs. Store unpeeled in a container for up to 5 days (eggs must be cooked and eaten within use by dates).
Pasta
Pasta, plain and cooked stored in airtight containers lasts for around 3 days. Cover with a damp paper towel to stop the pasta from getting hard. You can rinse under cold water to freshen up before popping in the lunchbox.
Happy lunching!