20 creative meals you can make for your kid’s lunch box

If your child is a fussy eater, try one of these creative yet simple lunch box ideas that are sure to get the tick of approval from your little one.

Are you tired of finding uneaten apples and sandwiches at the bottom of school bags?

These creative and healthy lunch box ideas are sure to get the thumbs up from your kids, especially if they’re pretty fussy when it comes to food.

From muffins to pizza slices, there are plenty of easy recipes that nobody will be disappointed to see in their lunch box.

There’s super simple, 5-ingredient sausage rolls that are the perfect healthy treat for your kids. There’s gooey, cheesy pumpkin nuggets bursting with flavour. And there’s also tasty fritter recipes that will take you no time at all to whip up.

Here are some of taste.com.au’s best lunch box ideas you simply have to try.

Spinach, leek and goat’s cheese quiche

We solve your bring-a-plate dilemma for a vegetarian lunch – a spinach, leek and goat’s cheese quiche with an easy-make pastry

Ham, pineapple and pesto Turkish pizzas

Made with leftover Christmas ham, this not-so-humble ham and pineapple pizza is ready in just 20 minutes!

Who could say no to a slice of pizza?

Sausage roll muffins

This cheesy sausage roll muffins are the lunch box hybrid you’ve been waiting for – kids and adults alike will eat them up in a flash.

Easy spinach and ricotta muffins

Spinach and ricotta are the ultimate combo and these muffins make no exception. Ready in just 45 minutes, they’re freezer-friendly and make a great lunch box filler, too.

5-ingredient sausage rolls

These easy sausage rolls will be a hit with family and friends, the perfect fit for lunch boxes or when you need to feed a crowd.

Easy to make 5-ingredient sausage rolls.

Veggie-loaded pumpkin and cheese muffins

These easy savoury muffins are packed with cheese, pumpkin and hidden vegetables such as leek and capsicum. The kids will never know!

Crumble-topped blueberry and almond slice

Cure the afternoon munchies with our crumble-topped blueberry and almond slice.

Cheesy pumpkin nuggets

Nuggets just went vegetarian! We love these pumpkin and cheese-stuffed crumbed balls of goodness.

Pumpkin and cheese-stuffed vegetarian nuggets that the kids will love.

Crispy mac and cheese muffins

Create extra-crunchy edges with these crispy mac and cheese muffins!

Bacon mac and cheese zucchini slice

Mac and cheese and zucchini slice unite with this delicious family friendly recipe.

Curried tofu and vegetable patties

Go meat-free with these super speedy patties, perfect for a vegetarian dinner or a lunch box filler.

The perfect healthy snack for your child’s lunch box.

Spinach, feta and lemon filo rolls

These vego spinach, feta and lemon filo scrolls are perfect for a school lunch, or to feed a family. Tuck in!

Spinach, leek and goat’s cheese quiche

Taste.com solve your lunch box dilemma for a quick and healthy lunch – a spinach, leek and goat’s cheese quiche with an easy-make pastry.

Easy to make and more than able to fill up those lunch boxes every day of the week.

Zucchini slice tarts

Encased in golden, shortcrust pastry, this zucchini and bacon slice is the perfect solution to your midweek meal dilemmas.

Greek-style chicken quesadillas

Need a speedy work lunch? These quesadillas are perfect for your midday meal.

Spinach and feta fritters

For a gourmet finish, top these tasty spinach and feta fritters with diced avocado and a drizzle of basil pesto.

You have to try these more-ish spinach and feta fritters.

Chicken and avocado wraps

These simple and healthy wraps can be enjoyed at home or on the go.

Hawaiian pizza scrolls

For a tasty lunch box treat, make these cheesy Hawaiian pizza scrolls!

Fill your child's lunch box with these delicious pizza scrolls.

Healthy lunch box bars

The kids will love this better-for-you version of the classic LCM bar.

Passionfruit and raspberry banana bread

A twist on a classic banana bread recipe with the addition of passionfruit and raspberries.

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.

Originally published as 20 creative meals you can make for your kid’s lunch box