Packing up an interesting and tasty lunch for your children’s lunchboxes can be sometimes be difficult. Between fussy eaters, school dietary rules and just keeping it interesting for the little ones – we could all use a little inspiration now and again. So here are some of my favourite lunchbox snacks and treats that will keep the kids happy and fed!

Baby Banana Breads

Everyone loves Banana Bread, and these Baby Banana Breads are the perfect size for a mid morning snack. Made with real bananas and easy to eat, they are great for lunchboxes and way better than any store-bought alternative.

These are also easy to make in a bulk batches. Simply wrap them up individually in cling wrap and keep them in the freezer until needed. They only take a little while to defrost, so you can sling them into lunchboxes frozen, and they’ll be defrosted and ready to eat by recess.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/7GwQqp5KdqE

Home Made Tortilla Chips

If you have some left over tortillas, you can quickly turn them into a simple healthy snack that’s perfect for lunchboxes. Flavour them with a little salt of your favourite spice mix, simply put them into a zip lock back to keep them fresh and dry in lunchboxes.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/TXW0SVGPhXo

Sandwich Sushi

Kids love this fun and easy to make snack. Roll out slices of sandwich bread until flat, then roll up with your favourite fillings. Avocado, cucumber, tinned tuna or salmon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sesame dressing or whatever ingredients you have on hand. Slice the sandwich sushi into bite size pieces and store in a small Tupperware container to keep fresh.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/_w_vIByXGHo

Home Made Popcorn

Popcorn is a classic lunchbox snack that kids always love. Make a batch on the stove and add your favourite seasonings or spice mixes to jazz it up. Pack the cooled popcorn in individual zip lock bags to keep it fresh.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/F9sotNuTfMs

Curried Egg Sandwiches

These classic sandwiches are always a hit with young and old! A creamy mixture of mashed boiled eggs, mayonnaise and a touch of curry powder is spread between sliced of sandwich bread, then cut into triangles. Wrap in cling film to keep the sandwiches fresh.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/5KXoPuRDYmI

Chocolate Chip Muffins

These classic muffins are easy to bake and always popular. You can bake them in bulk and freeze them individually in zip lock bags, then take them out as required. But beware, these babies are so popular, they might not make it to the lunchboxes!

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/oCpONuLmWTM