Instead of buying ready-made snacks, try making some fresh mini-feasts for the kids this term - or get them to bake a batch for themselves. You can make enough to last a good few days (if they can stop themselves pinching), so these tasty little school lunch ideas are just the thing for putting a smile on their faces throughout the week. Please always check your school’s packed lunch policy before adding something new to your menu.

Savoury School Lunch Ideas

Mix things up with these bite-size picks, and give the kids something a little different with their sandwiches.

Lettuce Wraps

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Turkey and Cucumber Lettuce Wrap

Lunch on the go doesn’t have to include bread. Try this lettuce wrap for a light lunch alternative.

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Little Stars

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Cheese and Rosemary Stuffed Pastry Stars

If they’ve been a little star, pack one in their lunchbox. These savoury treats are a treat for cheese-loving kids and easy to make together.

Egg Muffins

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Spinach and Red Pepper Egg Muffins

These super easy egg muffins are a handy snack for lunchboxes (and you can keep some in the fridge on standby for hometime too).

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Mexican Cobs

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Mexican Corn on the Cob

Try something different with this spicy Mexican twist on the traditional corn on the cob.

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Sweet School Lunch Ideas

Ideal for a dinnertime-dessert, these bakes will go down a treat when you pack them into your lunchboxes.

Blondies

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White Chocolate and Raspberry Brownies (Blondies)

Take the white chocolate and raspberry pairing one step further by adding them to our delicious brownie mix.

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Banana Pops

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Peanut Butter Banana Pops

The combination of crunchy coating, peanut butter and fresh banana is an irresistible lunchtime (or breakfast) lunchbox treat.

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Lime Coconut

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Lime Coconut Boosts

If you fancy giving a tropical twist to the kids’ energy snacks, mix a little lime with a little coconut to add a really refreshing flavour into their day.

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Mini Millionaires

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Millionaire's Caramel Shortbread

A classic sweet treat, this millionaire's caramel shortbread recipe makes the perfect weekend bake - ready to pack for a treat through the school week.

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Energy Balls

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Buttercup Energy Balls

For an easy-to-make snack that will help keep the kids going, these almond butter energy balls are packed full of flavour, carbs and fibre.

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Traffic Lights

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Traffic Light Biscuits

Get the kids excited about lunchtime (and baking) with these colourful traffic light biscuits. They're really easy to bake, and taste delicious too.

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Marshmallow Crunch

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Crunchy Oat and Marshmallow Mega Feast

Make more of your Hobnobs by filling them with marshmallows and dipping in chocolate - just the thing to make the other kids (as well as their mums and dads) jealous.

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Biscuit Lollies

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Apple and Oaty Biscuit Lollies

The kids will love munching on them at breaktime, and you can switch out the apple for cranberries or sultanas if they prefer.

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Government Packed lunch Advice

Treats are great, but it’s important to keep things balanced in your children’s diet. Here are some key points from the UK Government’s packed lunch guidance:

  • One portion of fruit and one portion of vegetable or salad every day to be included in packed lunches
  • A dairy food, such as semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, cheese, yoghurt, fromage frais or custard should be included every day
  • Include only water, still or sparkling, fruit juice, semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, yoghurt or milk drinks and smoothies

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