30 lunchbox recipes that are low in sugar, nut free and fun
The crew at Taste.com.au have delivered the goods with 30 lunchbox recipes to keep the children (and adults) happy for a month. They are nut-free, low in sugar and tasty.
They’re low in sugar, nut-free, colourful and fun, so you can keep the lunchbox shamers at bay and send the kids to school with a smile on their faces.
A lunchbox full of colour and fibre that is light on budget but nutrient-rich.
Passionfruit and coconut muffins
These 3-step muffins are wholesome, easy to make and super delicious - just perfect for kids lunches this spring!
For enough energy to go and go and go, try our healthy trail mix cookies (don’t worry, they’re nut-free so perfect for the school lunchbox).
Trust that your kids are getting nutritional goodness with these hidden veg lunchbox muffins. Packed with veggies, nuts and seeds, they are the perfect treat to keep you feeling full.
Tick all the boxes with this vegetarian, low calorie, low fat, gluten free frittata.
Turn a family-favourite into delicious freezer-friendly muffins - perfect for school and work lunch boxes.
These colourful rice paper rolls are packed with veggies and tuna making them the perfect healthy lunch!
Cream cheese, carrot and sultana sandwich
Stuck for healthy lunch-box ideas? The kids will love this hearty sandwich with the sweetness of sultanas.
Roasted pumpkin zucchini slice
This delicious slice, made with roasted pumpkin and in-season zucchini is ideal for dinner, and lunch the next day, too!
Looking for new work lunch ideas? Wrap up this colourful chicken salad in wholemeal mountain bread for a tasty, filling meal.
Pie maker zucchini slice muffins
Cooked in a Kmart pie maker in just 15 minutes, these quick and easy muffins taste exactly like zucchini slice, perfect for the kids’ lunchboxes.
Nut-free apricot delight bliss balls
Perfect for the lunchbox, these healthier school-safe bliss balls will get an A+ from the kids.
Fill lunch-boxes with crisp veggie snacks and these tasty fritters - perfect to eat hot or cold.
Carrot, zucchini and sultana cake bars
As a lunchbox filler or for afternoon tea, these healthier carrot cake bars will be a hit with big and little kids.
If you’re looking for a healthier way to keep your kids happy, these crackles will do the trick! Coconut sugar and raw cacao powder make up for the lack of chocolate.
This fried rice salad makes a great lunch idea for adults and kids alike, it’s super tasty and packed full of goodness.
Green goodness chicken sandwich
We cannot get enough of this green goodness chicken sandwich, it is light, fulfilling and suitable for anyone’s lunchbox.
These kid-friendly broc tots will please any kid that has a problem with green stuff on their plate. They’re also the perfect finger-food for toddler-sized hands, and make a delicious snack for adults, too.
Pumpkin, fetta and rosemary twist
Nothing beats the smell of home-made bread just out of the oven. This pumpkin, feta and rosemary twist recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner table.
Packed with flavour these sushi ‘fried’ rice balls have healthy crunchy vegetables.
Green goddess hommus sandwiches
Lunch boxes have never looked better! These healthy green goddess hommus sandwiches are the perfect option for a week of healthy lunches.
Plate up some school holiday fun with these easy sandwich faces that your little ones will love making. Choose from a cheeky monkey face, super smiley face, curly top fun face, and sweet li’l owl face - or make all four for a treat to remember!
Add nutritious brown rice to kids meals with these cheesy rice fritters.
Let your kids help you make these individual bacon, mushroom and cheese quiches. They make excellent lunch box fillers too.
Looking for a new lunchbox snack for the kids - try these bold bliss balls that are as delicious as they look!
Chicken and peach salad lunch box
Send the kids to school with a well balanced summer lunch box that is sure to return empty!
Zucchini and ham ‘rainbow’ slice
This zucchini slice is packed full of veggies and makes for a delightful lunch. With the addition of ham off the bone, and grated cheese, you can’t beat this family favourite!
Keep the kids happy with our bento box filled with falafel and pumpkin cashew dip.
Make a colourful and tasty lunchbox for your teenager with this tasty burger, corn on the cob and berry-nice yoghurt.
This Mexican-style bento box is perfect for preschool lunchboxes.
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Originally published as 30 lunchbox recipes that are low in sugar, nut free and fun
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