Peanut biscuits
We know that peanuts are no longer school lunch box friendly, but if your family doesn’t have a peanut allergy then these peanut biscuits make a great after school snack.
Strawberry and Ricotta Muffins
Fresh, fruity and light, these delicious strawberry and ricotta muffins will be a hit at morning tea. Bake up a batch on Sunday night and youve got winning lunch box fillers for days to come.
Banana mini muffins with cream cheese icing
These banana mini-muffins are a great bites-size snack for grown up parties. The icing is a real hit too and stops the muffin from being too sweet. Or you could just make them for the kids...
No bake coconut and date balls
No bake coconut balls contain just two ingredients and they are super healthy. Pop them into lunch boxes, snack on them after exercise and use them to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Milo Biscuits
These chewy, malty Milo biscuits are a hit with kids, big and small! Bake a batch as an after school snack served with a glass of milk or pop one in a lunch box for a special treat.
Almond and yoghurt pound cake
This almond and yoghurt pound cake is a great lunch box filler and also delicious when served warm with chocolate sauce and ice-cream.
Quick scones
These quick scones are just like Nana used to make! A splash of lemonade and a dollop of cream in the mix and you've got a soft, easy to knead dough that will be in and out of the oven before you can say, butter and jam!
Special Muffins
Make the muffin mix then add whatever you like to make your muffins special.
Paleo banana and date muffins
What better way to keep your kids healthy at school than to pop a few Paleo banana and date muffins in their lunch box?
Surprise chicken balls
These moreish chicken meatballs are hiding a delicious, cheesy surprise inside. Theyre packed with goodness and make the perfect lunch or dinner for the whole family.
Butter biscuits with currants
Old fashioned, simple butter biscuits like Nan makes—you really can't beat them! These butter biscuits with currants are great with your morning cuppa or as a handy lunch box filler.
Apple and yoghurt cupcakes
These moist apple and yoghurt cupcakes are topped with an irresistible cream cheese and honey-spiked icing. Perfect as an after-school snack or as a special treat for the lunch box.
Honey-orange dairy free layer cake recipe
Dairy free, this moist and delicious tangy cake uses vegetable oil instead of butter and oranges to give it a zesty, zingy flavour. Dust with icing sugar for a teatime treat or serve with a dollop of cream for dessert.
Ham and spinach egg rolls
These tasty little egg rolls make a nice break from sandwiches. The ham and spinach filled parcels are delicious hot or cold and make a fabulous lunch box filler.
Choc rainbow squares
This chocolate square combines the deliciousness of a rich and moist cakey base with the crunchiness of brightly coloured Smarties on top.
Mini quiches with hidden veg
These cheesy mini quiches will be popular with your kids - and they need never know that they are packed full of healthy vegetables that have been pureed and sneakily hidden in the egg and cheese mixture. Yum!
Spicy lamb wraps
Using lebanese bread, these spicy lamb wraps are delicious and very filling. Perfect for lunch or even dinner, serve with a salad on the side.
Pulled pork buns
Slow cooked pork is delicious pull it and shred it and stuff it into buns and some coleslaw can be put in a sandwich the next day for lunches.
Smashed pea and goat’s cheese rolls
Add some pizzazz to your next picnic with these flavoursome Smashed pea and goat's cheese rolls. Utterly delish AND healthy!
Anzac muffin
With all the flavours of the original Anzac biscuits, coconut and golden syrup, these muffins are moist and delicious. Pop them into lunch boxes or whip up a batch for afternoon tea.
Easy five cup loaf
This 5 cup loaf is easy and can be made from ingredients in your pantry. It's a great fallback recipe for when you are out of eggs. Make and slice it for lunch box treats, or just pop it in the oven for afternoon tea.
Chocolate chia cubes
Got a chocolate craving? Next time your sweet tooth starts crying out for something yummy, give these chocolate chia cubes a go. Made with spelt and chia seeds, not only will you satisfy your chocolate craving, but you'll get a good hit of healthy wholegrains too!
Easy zucchini slice
This is great for lunch with a side salad or great for entertaining. Just cut it into bite size pieces and garnish, if you are vegetarian simply leave out the ham.
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Fruity lemon cupcakes
These sparingly iced lemon cupcakes are a light change to the regular heavy butter cream icing. These are perfect for a cake stall or school fete. Top with a frozen raspberry so as it defrosts lovely rivers of pink juice works it way down the sides.
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Barbecue chicken and mushroom pizza
This pizza just disappears when it hits my dinner table. A combination of chicken and smoky barbecue sauce is something that my kids really love. Give it a try!
Herby filo triangles
Served warm or cold, these herby filo triangles are tasty vegetarian treats that are great for all occasions, from parties and picnics to delicious lunch box fillers.
Easy chocolate brownies
Chocolate brownies are the ultimate indulgence - and with nothing to distract from the rich chocolatey goodness of this brownie, this is one chocolate brownie recipe you'll want to indulge in.
Gingerbread folk
Get the kids to help you make these delicious gingerbread people. They'll love helping you roll out the dough, cutting out the shapes and decorating them when they're baked. Wrap them up and the kids can give them out as gifts to their friends!