Best lunch box fillers for school that your kids will love
Sick of the everyday grind of making school lunches for the kids?Here are some great ideas that are easy to make and won’t come back home uneaten.
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Packing a lunch box that’s nutritious, school-safe and the kids will actually eat can feel like a full-time job.
So, let taste.com.au take some of the load with these easy, filling ideas that are guaranteed to be devoured by the kids and get them asking for more.
Healthy lunch box frittata
Tick all the boxes with this vegetarian, low calorie, low fat, gluten free frittata.
Easy tuna bento balls
Perfect for lunch boxes, these Japanese rice balls are stuffed with corn, cream, avocado and mayonnaise.
Cheesy spinach and tomato pizza scrolls
These cheesy pizza scrolls are cooked in a muffin pan and are perfect for kids’ lunch boxes. They’re also freezer and budget-friendly, too.
Nut-free apricot bliss balls
Send the kids to school with these healthier bliss balls packed with dates, carrots, oats and dried apricot.
Cheese and vegemite sushi sandwich
Give classic cheese and vegemite sandwich an upgrade with this rolled sushi-style version.
Vegetable fritters
These kid-friendly fritters are full of veggies and can easily be packed into a lunch box.
Applejack slice
A play on the popular flapjack, a type of muesli bar originating in the UK (apologies if you were expecting an Applejack cocktail-inspired slice here), this kid-friendly slice has three distinct layers: a rolled oats base, an apple cinnamon filling and a creamy. The kids will love it.
Egg, lettuce and mayonnaise flying saucer sandwiches
Make lunch an adventure with these easy, freezer-friendly egg sandwiches. They taste out of this world.
Potato, capsicum and pea zucchini slice
This healthy zucchini slice has added potato, capsicum and salami, and will get the thumbs up from the kids.
Muffin pan mac ‘n’ cheese cups
Make these bright lunch box filler mac ‘n’ cheese cups with the kids – if you batch-cook they’ll keep in the freezer for up to three months.
Healthier blueberry scones
Using spelt flour instead of regular flour to boost fibre, the classic blueberry scone has taken a healthier, low-cal, low-fat turn with this easy recipe!
Cheese and bacon croissant puffs
Filled with cheese, bacon and croissant pieces, these easy savoury puffs will leave you with a surprise in every bite.
Char siu sausage rolls
Keen to get the other kids at school jealous of the treats in your kids’ lunch boxes? These easy Chinese-style pork sausage rolls with char siu dipping sauce are packed with umami flavour. Dip and devour!
Easy chicken okonomiyaki
Stuffed with garlicky sesame chicken, these healthy savoury pancakes are easy, low-cal and absolutely delicious.
Healthier raspberry muffins
Featuring wholemeal flour, cottage cheese and honey, these delish muffins are a healthier snack option.
Cheddar slice
Cheese and crackers are one of our favourite snacks, so we thought to ourselves: could we turn these two ingredients into a savoury slice? The answer? You bet! Requiring only five ingredients, this easy-to-make slice features an irresistible creamy.
Healthier salmon slice
Quick and easy, this salmon slice combines zucchini, brown rice and cheese to create a filling and better-for-you dinner.
No-bake chia muesli bars
Easy to make and filled with flavour, these no-bake bars are a delicious way to get the kids to make their own lunch box treats.
For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.
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