Yummy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
Yes, it’s that time of the year again when children are ready to head back to school to tackle a new year and a new grade. With the excitement of what the learning year has in store for your children, it’s easy to forget to plan their lunch.
Having a menu in place for your children’s lunch breaks will not only save you time but will inspire you to think of whipping up all kinds of delicious baked treats.
Packing a lunch-box with a baked treat inside is a delicious surprise for any child. Whether it’s a savoury baked treat or a sweet one, children love finding a personal touch of baked goodness in their lunch boxes. Here’s a list of our favourite lunch box baked goodies:
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Hmmm, yummy! These delicious and easy to make peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a delectable addition to your children’s lunch boxes and are full of peanut buttery goodness. With an estimated baking time of ten minutes, there will still be plenty of time to start preparing your lunch box menu for the next day.
Tip: Make sure that your pantry is stocked with basic baking ingredients. This will make it easier for you to plan lunch in advance and even be able to whip up an impromptu baked good as an added treat.
Rustic Tomato and Feta Tart
For a delicious baked savoury lunch box goodie, the rustic tomato and feta tart is a delicious baked treat that your child will love opening up their lunch box to. Made with feta cheese, tomato and pesto to name a few of the ingredients, this baked savoury goodie is easy to prepare.
Tip: Adding different foods to your child’s lunch box is a healthy way of balancing out their diet. You can pack a mean lunch with food variations such as fruit, dairy and nuts and of course, something sweet. Try out some of these fantastic dessert recipes that are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.
Gingerbread Figurine
Which child wouldn’t love opening up their lunchbox to a tasty and ready to eat gingerbread figurine? This recipe is a winner every time and is a pleasant surprise for the kids when the lunchtime bell rings.
Tip: Encourage your children to spend time with you in the kitchen while you bake delicious treats for their lunchboxes. Not only will you be spending quality time with them but they will also learn from watching you. Try out these delicious baking recipes with your children and inspire them to bake!
Preparing tasty baked treats for your children’s lunch boxes shouldn’t be endless hours of agony. These simple recipes will give you an idea of what to make and how to make it. Now that we’ve given you our list of favourite back to school lunch treats we hope you have fun creating memories with your children.
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