Batch and pack recipes for school lunch boxes

Saturday, 22 Jan 2022

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Easy, budget-friendly batch & pack snacks for back to school.

You can take the stress away from packing a healthy lunchbox by working smarter, not harder.
Tricks like batch cooking and freezing the extras for later can help save time and money, while giving your child the fuel they need to last the school day. Here are some tips from our friends at Woolworths.

Chicken and vegetable noodle pancakes

Packed with flavour, these bite-sized savoury pancakes make a perfect kid's snack. Storage tip: Stack cooled pancakes between sheets of baking paper. Then store in a reusable airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Chicken and pea filo rolls

Wonderfully crispy and with a satisfying crunch, these nutritionally approved chicken and pea filo rolls are guaranteed to impress the kids. Storage tip: Cool rolls and sauce completely, then store in separate reusable airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Air-fryer falafel scotch eggs

Cooked in an air fryer, these moreish falafel Scotch eggs will win over the kids at any time of day. Storage tip: Place cooled eggs in a reusable airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Spinach and cauliflower rice muffins

Satisfy hungry tummies with these easy-to-make, nutritious spinach and cauliflower rice muffins. Storage tip: Place cooled muffins in a reusable airtight container in the freezer. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge overnight before eating.

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Sushi sandwiches

For a bite-size snack or to add to wrap or roll, these veggie falafels are quick, easy and delicious – and perfect for batch cooking. Just don’t tell the kids they’re healthy, too! Cook up a batch, and pack them up with some crunchy carrot sticks, a little tub of tzatziki and some wholemeal pita bread, and they’re good to go.

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