As a mum, I rate staring into my child’s lunch box and wondering what in the world I’m going to fill it with as definitely one of my least favourite hobbies.

Every time it hits me – I wish I had some muffins to pop in. The kids love muffins. I should make some. Unfortunately my favourite hobby is procrastination so the next morning it’s a repeat performance! Don’t be like me – make those muffins!

Muffins are a good bet for a lunch box filler – they can be made with so many different ingredients that there’s sure to be something to suit every tastebud. Try our basic muffin mix with 8 variations! You can bake a few bulk batches on the weekend and freeze, then alternate daily muffins for a bit of variety.

Muffins are also a great school holiday baking option. Younger kids will be able to help out with adding ingredients and mixing, while older kids can whip up some on their own.

Try these scrumptious muffin recipes from the Kidspot Kitchen

What’s your favourite muffin flavour?

More Kidspot recipes:

• No bake strawberry cheesecake slice
• Granola bars
• Lemonade scones

Written by Julie Scanlon

Julie is Editor for Kidspot NZ and our MVP. Her hobbies include laughing uncontrollably at her own jokes, annoying her family by asking questions about movie plots, and never taking anything too seriously. She speaks a little Spanish and a lot of Yorkshire. 

Favourite motto to live by: “It ain’t nothing but a thing”