Back to school lunchbox ideas

[Montoya]

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering what everyone's favourite lunchbox recipes are for the kiddies as they are going back to school this week here in sunny Queensland? I couldn't seem to find a thread on this topic but i may not have been looking in the right spot. Thanks!

[obbie]

Hi  Montoya,
I just came back to the office, to see what others are doing for school lunch box ideas too.

My 2 are back tomorrow at school.

I am doing sandwiches, wraps for my daughter,  muffins, piklets, LCM bars ( home made),  biccies, yoghurt or  custard, fruit.
cheese/ biccies, sultanas.
lots of little things,

Robyn

[judydawn]

Some more ideas here girls.

[KerrynN]

Apart for the usual sandwiches and wraps my two will have mini sausage rolls (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5582.0), cheese and bacon rolls (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3114.0), and mini quiche with ham, cheese and cream or with tinned salmon, cheese and cream.

They don't go back for another week and a half though.

[shiverama]

My boys love the vitality truffles I just leave out the nuts when they are for lunch. the vegetarian cookbook has some great recipes like cheese straws and the Guenter's crisp crackers. I also make cheesy  vegiemite  scrolls which they love.

[dede]

I make a variety of items for the kids lunches like rolls, slices,biscuits, muffins, sausage rolls, egg and bacon pie, pizza, scrolls etc. I have 6 containers that I like to be full on a Sunday and they are usually empty by Friday. Feeding 6 people is a big job cause boy can they eat lol.

[Montoya]

Thanks everyone. I'll check some out!

[DizzyGirl]

My baked bean cases which were published in Additive Free Lunch Box Ideas are always a winner (and I even won a prize for best additive free lunch box recipe)

•12 slices wholemeal bread (crust removed)
•2 tablespoons melted butter
•1 can 420g baked beans
•4 eggs
•Grated cheese


1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Using a rolling pin, roll bread slices lightly until thin. Brush one side with melted butter.
 2. Press buttered side down into a 12 hole muffin tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
 3. Spoon baked beans evenly into the bread cases. Lightly whisk the eggs and pour over the baked beans. Sprinkle grated cheese  on top of each bread case.
 4. Bake for further 15-20 minutes or until hot and golden.

These freeze well and can be eaten hot or cold.

a great way to get extra protein into kids diets.

DG 

[judydawn]

That's something I would like myself DG, congratulations for winning the prize with it.

[DizzyGirl]

JD they are so quick and easy and i always have the ingredients at hand. Tuna and creamed corn in them work well too.

[Montoya]

Yum these look great Dizzy! Will have to cook up on the weekend. Do they freeze well?

[Montoya]

Oh just saw that they freeze well.

[judydawn]

I made these today and they would be great for kids' lunchboxes - they are actually nicer cold than hot.

[DizzyGirl]

Yes they do freeze well but if you are reheating them, do it in the oven as the bread can go soggy in the microwave.

I usually make a batch and freeze uncooked for parties. Half the work is done that way. 

[mcmich]

Have just read this thread looking for ideas for DD birthday brunch and these
will be perfect. Congratulations DG on winning a prize.