After a fun and indulgent Christmas break, the children at back to school to week and it means one thing: parents are back on the lunchbox duty!
To help you start the new year with some healthy and tasty recipes, we have gathered some of our favourite lunchbox options that the whole family will love.
1. Cherry tomato, ricotta and kale pesto pasta
An easy and healthy family dinner, this pasta dish will make for a tasty lunch hot or cold the next day
2. Pinwheel pizza
You can make the dough yourself or buy it ready made to whip this up in minutes.
3. Salmon and cucumber ‘sushi’ sandwiches
Easy to eat, these little bites are packed with protein and good fats!
4. Vegetarian meatballs
These "meatballs" are made with veggies and lentils and will be delicious served with hummus or a yoghurt dip.
5. Rainbow wraps
You can add some protein to these tasty vegetarian wraps with leftover rotisserie chicken or some chickpeas.
6. Quinoa, beans and feta salad
This vegetarian salad will make Meatless Mondays feel like a treat!
7. Smoked salmon and vegetable pancakes
You only need some pantry staples and 10 minutes to make these delicious savoury pancakes.
8. Chilli and garlic spring rolls
These spring rolls are packed with crunchy veggies and full of flavours!
9. Chickpea veggie rolls
These chickpea rolls are a great vegetarian alternative to traditional sausage rolls.
10. Mini egg frittatas with parsnip chips
These mini frittatas can be eaten hot or cold. Perfect for a family dinner, they are also appropriate for breakfast, lunch or as a snack!
11. Healthy chicken nuggets
Healthy, tasty, easy to make: these nuggets tick all the boxes. Serve them with some carrots and cucumber sticks for a balanced lunch.
12. Sweet potato mac & cheese cups
With added fibres and nutrients, the sweet potatoes make these mini cups healthier than a traditional mac&cheese.
13. Rainbow fritters
Delicious hot or cold, these fritters would go well with some hummus or a creamy dip.
14. Ham and pea cupcakes
They might look like a sweet treats, these savoury cupcakes contain peas, ham and mint for a tasty and healthy lunch for the kids!
15. Spicy black bean fajitas with avocado salsa
Eaten hot or cold, these fajitas are full of goodness and flavours.
