Back-to-school season has arrived in full swing, and many families are scrambling to get themselves into school mode once again!
One of the biggest aspects of back-to-school season is the process of making school lunches again. Thankfully, as the new school year begins, ALDI is making our lives easier this September with their top lunchbox tips!
This year, ALDI have stacks of savings and recipes for the new school term at super smart prices, with some items priced as low as 29 cents. Below, you can check out ALDI’s top tips for back-to-school lunches:
Tip 1: Get the little ones involved
Make breakfast more fun and less stressful by letting your kids choose their favourites at ALDI! Choose nutritious and filling options like Harvest Morn Corn Flakes (€1.19) or Kavanaghs Organic Porridge Oats (€0.99). Add a touch of indulgence to your toast with some delicious Raspberry Jam (83c) – every kid’s favourite! Lastly, you can pair breakfast with Clonbawn Irish Whole Mega Milk 3.5% (€1.15).
Tip 2: Meal prep and pack lunch the night before
To keep mornings stress-free, prepare your kids' lunch the night before. If you're running late, ALDI has quick and nutritious options to help you. The Juice Company Kids Smoothies (4 pack for €1.19) are a convenient on-the-go choice that counts as one of your five a day. You can then opt for a Brooklea Top-Up Strawberry Flavour Yoghurt Drink (€1.99) – perfect for a quick energy boost! Pre-preparing lunchboxes will save you valuable minutes in the morning, and will also stop you from buying more convenient, unhealthy foods.
Tip 3: Embrace food themes
This year, you can give your children’s lunchboxes a twist with deliciousness and creativity! Wrap up something special with ALDI’s Village Bakery Mini White Tortilla Wraps (€0.49) paired with Brannan’s Deli Style Crumbed Ham (€1.49). Fancy a deli-style lunch? Whip up your chicken fillet rolls with Village Bakery Part Baked White Rolls (€0.49). You can also get creative with themes like ‘Meatless Mondays’ to add variety.
Tip 4: Incorporate vibrant, fun colours
In terms of tasty treats, you could choose ALDI options that are all the same colours! Pack Savour Bakes Cream Crackers Snack Packs (€0.69) or sweet Friday delights like Savour Bakes Yogurt & Orange Mini Rice Cakes (€0.69) for a white theme. You could also mix and match affordable fruits like strawberries, cherry tomatoes and a ham sandwich to have a pink/red themed lunchbox.
Tip 5: Loving Leftovers
Lastly, batch cooking is the best way to save time, money, and to make full use of your freezer. You can prepare extra portions of your little ones’ favourite dishes and freeze them for easy access. Frozen fruits are perfect for smoothies, topping porridge, or creating quick lunchbox treats like crumble bars.
ALDI is your retail destination for a smooth start to the back-to-school season! Visit any of ALDI’s 161 stores nationwide to try out their incredible deals.
