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Back-to-school lunchbox filler recipes

If you’re looking for wholesome and yummy ways to fill your children’s lunchboxes this semester, check out these 14 recipes. Hand-selected by the Taste.com.au crew, even the fussiest kids will love them.

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We’ve all been there! We’ve picked out a few of our healthier lunchbox ideas to keep kids happy and bellies full until hometime.

Zucchini brownies.
Zucchini brownies.

Zucchini brownies with fluffy frosting

Packed with chocolate, our zucchini brownies feature a creamy choc-avocado frosting.

Bacon and corn fritters.
Bacon and corn fritters.

Bacon and corn fritters

Fritter away a little spare time making this meal ahead, then reheat the sweet corn cakes and whip up the tangy salsa.

Ham and avocado sandwich.
Ham and avocado sandwich.

Ham and avocado sandwich

A ham sandwich that looks good and tastes amazing? This kid-approved lunch gets our vote, too!

Avocado hummus.
Avocado hummus.

Avocado hummus

This quick and easy hummus can be served as a dip or as a topping on skewers or kebabs.

Ham, avocado and cheese wraps.
Ham, avocado and cheese wraps.

Ham, avocado and cheese wraps

Put a smile on the kids’ faces with these wholesome high-fibre wraps. They are freezer friendly so you can prepare the lunchbox well in advance.

Chicken and avocado star dampers.
Chicken and avocado star dampers.

Chicken and avocado star dampers

You will be the star when you bring out a platter of these tasty chicken and avocado mini dampers.

Avocado and oat muffins.
Avocado and oat muffins.

Avocado and oat muffins

Use mashed avocado for a healthier alternative to oil or butter when making these delicious banana and oat muffins.

Avocado and tuna sushi sandwiches.
Avocado and tuna sushi sandwiches.

Avocado and tuna sushi sandwiches

These dainty sandwich bites with tuna and avocado are big crowd pleasers for the party season.

Inside-out chicken avocado rolls.
Inside-out chicken avocado rolls.

Inside-out chicken avocado rolls

Inside-out or right way round, sushi always tastes fantastic.

Avocado cornbread.
Avocado cornbread.

Avocado cornbread

This cornbread is a fantastic dipper for spicy soups and stews.

Sugar-free chocolate muffins.
Sugar-free chocolate muffins.

Sugar-free chocolate muffins with chocolate avocado icing

Avoiding sugar has never been easier with these Sugar-free chocolate muffins with chocolate avocado icing.

Haloumi and corn fritter bites.
Haloumi and corn fritter bites.

Haloumi and corn fritter bites with creamy avocado dip

These mini cheese and corn fritters are a perfect snack, lunchbox treat, finger food or light meal. We can’t stop dunking them in the creamy avocado, lemon and yoghurt dip!

Chicken and avocado sushi sandwich.
Chicken and avocado sushi sandwich.

Chicken and avocado sushi sandwich

Roll up wholemeal bread to make these Japanese-inspired chicken sandwiches for the kids’ lunchbox.

Guacamole scones.
Guacamole scones.

Guacamole scones

Need a little lunchbox snack that really hits the spot? Try these scones for a delicious snack.

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

Originally published as Back-to-school lunchbox filler recipes

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