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    Home » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids » Lunch Box Ideas

    Lunch Box Ideas | Slices, Biscuits, Muffins & Healthy Treats

    Modified: Nov 22, 2023 · Published: Feb 25, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    A Pinterest image of school snacks with the text overlay 'Lunch Box Ideas'

    A collection of the most popular and easy lunch box ideas, including slices, biscuits, muffins, muesli bars and healthy treats.

    These kid-approved recipes are perfect for daycare, kinder, school or afternoon snacks. Made from basic ingredients, freezer-friendly and budget-friendly too!

    A Pinterest image of school snacks with the text overlay 'Lunch Box Ideas'

    Thinking of new and exciting lunch box ideas and after-school snacks can be downright exhausting!

    And so, this collection of lunch box ideas is designed to take the stress out of school snack preparation.

    With plenty of delicious cookies, muffins, slices and healthy treats such as muesli bars and bliss balls, there's plenty to choose from.

    Click on the any of the titles or images below to be taken directly to the full printable recipe.

    Lunch Box Slice Recipes

    A homemade slice is always a welcome treat in lunchboxes, and there are so many quick & easy slice recipes to make, whether you prefer a baked slice or a no-bake one. Here's a few of my favourite lunch box ideas...

    Coconut Rough Slice

    A super classic! This chocolate coconut rough is always a winner. Made with basic pantry ingredients, its quick & easy, budget friendly and tastes so good!

    Coconut Rough Slice Recipe
    This classic Coconut Rough Slice has a crunchy chocolate base topped with a smooth and creamy chocolate coconut frosting. The perfect slice for afternoon tea, lunch boxes or a sneaky late night treat.
    5 from 56 votes
    Two pieces of a coconut rough slice served on a grey plate

    Chocolate Chip ANZAC Slice

    10 minutes prep time... basic pantry ingredients and one super delicious slice! Full of healthy oats with little bursts of chocolate chips throughout.

    Crunchy on the edges and chewy in the middle, this delicious chocolate chip ANZAC slice is so quick and easy to prepare.
    5 from 47 votes
    Pieces of ANZAC slice on a sheet of baking paper.

    Easy Chocolate Slice

    Just melt, mix and bake! Oh, and a good spread of chocolate icing and sprinkles over the top makes it so easy and always a winner with the kids.

    Easy Chocolate Slice Recipe
    A super easy chocolate slice with chocolate icing and sprinkles... a good old fashioned favourite with the kids (and adults too!).
    5 from 40 votes
    A super easy chocolate slice with chocolate icing and sprinkles... a good old fashioned favourite with the kids (and adults too!).

    Oat & Milo Slice

    Just 5 minutes prep time, and ready to eat in 20 minutes. The oats and coconut give this slice a great chewy texture, and of course, Milo, adds the 'choc' flavour that kids love!

    Oat & Milo Slice Recipe
    Lunch box recipes don't come any quicker or easier than this yummy Oat & Milo Slice! Simply melt, mix and bake... too simple!! This will become a family favourite in no time!
    5 from 82 votes
    A piece of Milo oat slice on a grey plate in front of a jar of Milo.

    Date Slice

    The natural sweetness of dates, plus the brown sugar and golden syup, combine to make this slice a popular one with the kids. Only one bowl required for this simple slice, and only 15 minutes bake time.

    Date Slice Recipe
    A classic melt and mix Date Squares recipe made from just 6 basic ingredients and requiring only 10 minutes preparation time! An old fashioned favourite!
    5 from 27 votes
    A classic melt and mix Date Slice recipe made from just 6 basic ingredients and requiring only 10 minutes preparation time!

    Apricot Oat Slice

    Dried apricots and chewy oats = one extra delicious lunch box slice! I'm sure you will find this recipe a simple way to have a cheap and healthy snack right on hand.

    Apricot Oat Slice Recipe
    A simple and budget-friendly Apricot Oat Slice that's perfect for lunch boxes... and takes only 10 minutes to make! Plus it's fussy-kid approved too!
    5 from 29 votes
    Pieces of oat slice with apricots on baking paper.

    Weet-Bix Slice

    The humble box of Weet-Bix is a staple in many household pantry's. With a few other basic baking ingredients you can whip up this super simple slice. I like to jazz it up with a layer of milk chocolate and Freckles on top - irresistible!

    Weet-Bix Slice Recipe
    My super easy Weet-Bix Slice is always a hit with the kids! Perfect for lunch boxes or an after school treat! 
    5 from 68 votes
    A Freckle on top of a piece of chocolate slice.

    Lemon & Coconut Slice - No-Bake

    Who doesn't like a tangy lemon and coconut slice?? A simple no-bake slice made with crushed plain biscuits and condensed milk, topped with oh so creamy frosting!

    Lemon & Coconut Slice - New & Improved Recipe
    This new and improved Lemon & Coconut Slice recipe is absolutely perfect! A beautiful tangy base topped with a creamy lemon frosting!
    5 from 380 votes
    This new and improved Lemon & Coconut Slice recipe is absolutely perfect! A beautiful tangy base topped with a creamy lemon frosting... it seriously doesn't get any better than this!

    Clinkers Slice - No-Bake

    Just crush the Clinkers and biscuits in a food processor, then mix in the rest and chill! A simple and delicious lunch box idea.

    "This by far one of the best recipes for kids I have ever come across. My kids love it and you know its good when you send a plate of it for shared lunch at school and it comes back empty" - a five star review!

    Clinkers Slice Recipe
    No-bake and so simple... this Clinkers Slice recipe really is the best thing ever! A super easy 10 minute recipe that everyone will love!
    5 from 36 votes
    A bowl filled with chocolate Clinkers slice.

    Apricot & Coconut Slice - No-Bake

    Recipes don't get any quicker or easier than a no-bake slice ... and this Apricot Coconut Slice is exactly that - quick, easy and so delicious. The tangy dried apricots and coconut are such a great combo for a lunchbox treat!

    Apricot Coconut Slice | No-Bake Recipe
    Our classic Apricot Coconut Slice is completely no-bake and takes just a couple of minutes to prepare! An all-time favourite in lunch boxes or for afternoon tea. 
    5 from 47 votes
    Our classic Apricot Coconut Slice is completely no-bake and takes just a couple of minutes to prepare! An all-time favourite in lunch boxes or for afternoon tea.

    Caramello Slice - No-Bake

    Just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time for another 5 star winner! No-bake slices are the perfect lunch box idea as they're so simple, they're budget friendly and guaranteed to be loved by all!

    Caramello Slice Recipe
    The yummiest, easiest, no-bake Caramello Slice made with Cadbury Caramello chocolate.... it's to-die-for!!!! This is the best chocolate caramel slice ever!
    5 from 75 votes
    A no-bake caramel slice made with crushed biscuits, condensed milk and caramel chocolate.

    Coconut Slice - No-Bake

    A crunchy cookie crumb base and a delicious milk chocolate topping make this slice a favourite with the kids (both big & small). Crushed Butternut Snap biscuits and desiccated coconut are the secrets here!

    No-Bake Coconut Slice Recipe
    A completely no-bake Coconut Chocolate Slice with a crunchy coconut biscuit base and a creamy milk chocolate top. Delicious, quick and easy!
    5 from 46 votes
    A completely no-bake Coconut Chocolate Slice with a crunchy coconut biscuit base and a crispy milk chocolate top. Delicious, quick and easy!

    Chocolate Hedgehog Slice - No-Bake

    I'm sure everyone is familiar with a yummy no-bake chocolate hedgehog slice as it's one of the most popular no-bake slices around. Well, guess what? It's simply the easiest slice to make!

    Chocolate Hedgehog Slice Recipe
    A quick and easy classic chocolate hedgehog slice made with crushed biscuits, walnuts, coconut, condensed milk and melted chocolate... the perfect melt and mix slice!
    5 from 169 votes
    A quick and easy classic dark chocolate hedgehog slice made with crushed biscuits, walnuts, coconut and condensed milk... the perfect melt and mix slice!

    Lunch Box Biscuits & Cookies

    It's nice to have the cookie tin full of lunchbox treats that those hungry after-school tummies will simply love. Here's some quick and easy biscuit recipes to try - I'm sure the whole family will enjoy them!

    ANZAC Biscuits - Classic Recipe

    What can I say??? Simple, cheap and totally yummy - the classic ANZAC biscuit has been an Australian icon for generations! To remain popular for that length of time just speaks for itself.

    ANZAC Biscuits Recipe
    Crunchy and caramelised on the edges and deliciously chewy in the middle, these easy ANZAC biscuits everyone’s favourite Aussie treat!
    5 from 161 votes
    ANZAC oat biscuits cooling on a wire rack.

    Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This is hands-down the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll ever make! Perfectly soft cookies with sweet little bursts of chocolate throughout... plus they'll be ready to eat in just 30 minutes.

    Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
    Perfect and simple... these classic chocolate chip cookies are just like the ones your grandma used to make (maybe even better!!). 
    5 from 32 votes
    A stack of chocolate chip biscuits.

    Lemon Coconut Biscuits

    Here's a super simple coconut and lemon biscuit recipe, topped with a tangy lemon icing - the kids can help here with mixing and icing. Simply melt-in-your- mouth deliciousness...... the perfect lunch box idea.

    Lemon Coconut Biscuits Recipe
    This glazed lemon coconut biscuit recipe is ready in about 30 minutes with bright zesty flavors of citrus mixed with a crisp butter cookie.
    5 from 26 votes
    A stack of iced lemon coconut biscuits on a tea-towel

    Milo Biscuits

    Ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes, and I'll bet you have all the ingredients at home already. Another super simple one bowl mix - then let the kids have fun decorating them!

    Milo Biscuits Recipe
    These Milo Biscuits are an all-time Australian favourite! Made from just 5 basic ingredients, these quick and easy biscuits are sure to be a hit with the entire family. 
    5 from 50 votes
    These Milo Biscuits are an all-time Australian favourite! Made from just 5 basic ingredients, these quick and easy biscuits are sure to be a hit with the entire family. 

    White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies

    Who can resist a cookie studded with white chocolate chips? Well, even harder when they also have bursts of dried cranberries throughout too!

    "OMG is all I can say! I never have any luck with cookies but these were PERFECT! Best cookies I’ve ever made by far – thank you!" - another 5 star review!

    Soft & Chewy White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies Recipe
    A simple one bowl recipe for delicious White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies that are incredibly soft on the inside and chewy on the outside and packed full of sweet chocolate chips and tangy dried cranberries.
    5 from 12 votes
    A stack of cookies with white chocolate chips and cranberries.

    Peanut Butter & M&M Cookies

    With oats, chocolate chips, M&M's and flavoured with peanut butter, I'm sure the kids will be delighted to help with making these delicious and fun cookies!

    Peanut Butter Cookies with M&Ms Recipe
    Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies filled with M&Ms are the ultimate cookie obsession! Super delicious and just 10 minutes preparation time!
    5 from 4 votes
    A plate of cookies with colourful M&Ms and chocolate chips.

    Afghans - Chocolate Cornflake Biscuits

    Chocolate cookies with the crunch of cornflakes throughout, these Afghan cookies just have to be tried. Add a good dab of chocolate icing and half a walnut on top - yes please!

    Afghans | Chocolate Cornflake Biscuits Recipe
    Classic afghans made using the famous original recipe from the Edmonds cookbook. These chocolate cornflake biscuits are a simple and delicious treat.
    5 from 41 votes
    Afghans Chocolate Cornflake Biscuits

    Chocolate Chip, Sultana Cornflake Cookies

    Sweet, crunchy and chewy chocolate chip & sultana cornflake cookies... the perfect lunchbox recipe or cookie tin filler. You can have batch ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!

    Crunchy Chocolate Chip & Sultana Cornflake Cookies Recipe
    These Crunchy Chocolate Chip & Sultana Cornflake Cookies are the perfect lunchbox recipe. They're quick, easy and kid-approved!
    5 from 26 votes
    These Crunchy Chocolate Chip & Sultana Cornflake Cookies are the perfect lunchbox recipe. They're quick, easy and a guaranteed winner!

    Hokey Pokey Biscuits - 4 Ingredients

    A favourite in our house when I was a kid, these simple biscuits have a caramel honeycrunch flavour from the golden syrup and brown sugar. Only 4 ingredients, one bowl (or pot), 20 minutes, and they're ready to enjoy!

    4 Ingredient Hokey Pokey Biscuits Recipe
    These Hokey Pokey Biscuits are a New Zealand classic! Made with only 4 basic ingredients... they're quick, easy and so, so delicious.
    5 from 110 votes
    Golden biscuits piled on a white cake tray

    YoYo Biscuits - Classic Recipe

    A batch of these Yo-Yo's take only about 10 minutes to bake, and the custard powder in the mix really does make them melt in your mouth. Such gorgeous little treats!

    Yo-Yo Biscuits Recipe
    Classic melt-in-your-mouth yo yo biscuits with a sweet creamy filling. These soft and crumbly custard cookies are inspired by the original CWA recipe.
    5 from 99 votes
    A white cake stand with yo yo biscuits that have pink and blue filling.

    The Famous 100 Cookie Recipe

    If you're 'time poor', or just like to be super organised, you will especially LOVE this recipe. Make a big batch of cookie dough, divide the dough up, vary the 'add-ins' (the recipe has loads of suggestions), bake some, and freeze the rest.

    The Famous 100 Cookie Recipe Recipe
    Introducing the famous 100 Cookie Recipe made with just 4 ingredients... butter, caster sugar, condensed milk and self-raising flour! This freezer-friendly cookie dough can be flavoured with any add-ins you like!
    5 from 268 votes
    Introducing the famous 100 Cookie Recipe made with just 4 ingredients... butter, caster sugar, condensed milk and self-raising flour. This freezer-friendly cookie dough can be flavoured with any add-ins you like!

    Lunch Box Muffins, Scrolls & Loaves

    For a change from slices and biscuits, why not try some of these fruity muffins and sweet breads for lunch box ideas?

    ABCD Muffins

    Have these on rotation for lunch boxes, or a 'filler' for hungry after-school kids. You can freeze these muffins too, for an easy 'grab and go' snack on the run.

    ABCD Muffins Recipe
    Our award-winning ABCD Muffins are great for kids and are packed with apple, banana, coconut and dates making them a perfect lunch box option!
    5 from 51 votes
    ABCD Muffins

    Strawberry, Banana & Yoghurt Muffins

    These strawberry muffins stay so moist because they're packed full of banana and yoghurt. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries and whatever flavoured yoghurt you like.

    Strawberry Banana Muffins with Yoghurt Recipe
    Light and fluffy strawberry banana muffins, made from scratch. These gorgeously soft and sweet muffins are so quick and easy to make and are ready in just 30 minutes.
    5 from 21 votes
    A banana muffin with chunks of strawberries on a paper case.

    Apple Crumble Muffins

    A huge hit with both little and 'big' kids - these muffins are truly scrumptious! Grated apple keeps them beautifully moist, and the oat crumble on top gives the ultimate crumble crunch!

    Apple Crumble Muffins Recipe
    Super easy Apple Crumble Muffins... a moist apple muffin topped with sweet and crunchy oat crumble! Make these truly EPIC muffins as your next lunch box treat!
    5 from 47 votes
    A apple streusel topped muffin in a pink and white paper case.

    Healthy Carrrot Cake Muffins

    Full of fibre and goodness, these carrot cake muffins make a great guilt-free lunchbox addition. You can easily freeze them too!

    Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe
    Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins made with carrots, apples, bananas and almond milk... they taste just like your favourite carrot cake recipe, but deliciously light and healthy!
    5 from 9 votes
    Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins made with carrots, apples, bananas and almond milk... they taste just like your favourite carrot cake recipe, but deliciously light and healthy!

    Banana & Double Chocolate Chunk Muffins

    They may look decadent, but these muffins actually contain the goodness of banana, honey, greek yoghurt and coconut oil as well - plus chunks of chocolate!

    Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins Recipe
    Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins that take just 5 minutes to prepare, are so moist, fudgy and totally delicious! Perfect for a breakfast-on-the-go or a lunchbox treat. 
    5 from 18 votes
    A stack of double chocolate and banana muffins in silver cases.

    Oat & Apple Muffins

    Apple and rolled oats are the best combo and loved by all. These ones are made with buttermilk, and if you don't have any buttermilk, it's so easy to make your own.

    Oat & Apple Muffins Recipe
    Made with fresh apples and rolled oats, these moist, 10-minute apple oat muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes or an afternoon treat.
    5 from 10 votes

    Blueberry Muffins

    One thing I love about muffins, is that they're incredibly easy - just one bowl, mix and bake! These blueberry muffins can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries too. The perfect lunch box idea.

    Blueberry Muffins Recipe
    Cafe-style fluffy and moist blueberry muffins with a crunchy sugar top and bursts of fresh or frozen blueberries. A simple 3 step recipe that takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
    5 from 65 votes
    A half-eaten sweet white muffin with blueberries mixed throughout.

    Best Basic Muffin Recipe

    Just five budget friendly ingredients required for the basic muffin mix, then be as inventive as you like with variations using your favourite additions to the mix, and to the topping!

    The Best Basic Muffin Recipe Recipe
    Our go-to basic muffin recipe is tried, tested and loved by everyone! Mix and match with your favourite fillings for perfect muffins every single time!
    5 from 12 votes
    Our go-to basic muffin recipe is tried, tested and loved by everyone! Mix and match with your favourite fillings for perfect muffins every single time!

    Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls

    These scrolls may look complicated, but believe me, they're NOT! What they are is delicious and very kid friendly. No time needed to wait around for the dough to rise, these will be ready to eat in less than half an hour.

    Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls Recipe
    These simple Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls with a sweet and sticky glaze are a classic bakery-style treat. Just 10 minutes prep time, no proving required and ready to eat in less than half an hour!
    5 from 66 votes
    A half eaten sweet scroll with apple and cinnamon.

    Strawberry and Yoghurt Loaf

    If you love an easy one bowl mix, make this yummy sweet loaf when strawberries are in season - or substitute with any frozen berries that you like, anytime of the year.

    Strawberry and Yoghurt Loaf Recipe
    A simple Strawberry and Yoghurt Loaf that's perfect for school lunch boxes, afternoon snacks.. or even breakfast on the run!
    5 from 40 votes
    Slices of a strawberry loaf made with fresh strawberries.

    Banana Bread

    Our most popular banana bread recipe ever! I love the crunch of raw sugar sprinkled on top, and this is such a great way to transform those ripe banana's that have been sadly overlooked in the fruit bowl.

    One Bowl Banana Bread | Cafe Style Recipe
    A delicious one-bowl banana bread that is so quick and easy to prepare!
    5 from 221 votes
    Pieces of moist banana bread with a crunchy sugar top.

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    We often think of banana bread toasted for breakfast, but a couple of slices of this moist loaf goes perfectly as a lunchbox filler or after-school treat.

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
    A simple one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe that is so moist and delicious! Serve it cold or toasted warm and smothered with butter. 
    5 from 7 votes
    A simple one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe that is so moist and delicious! Serve it cold or toasted warm and smothered with butter. 

    Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread

    Double up the chocolate level of this moist chocolate banana bread with a sprinkle of choc chips all over the top! This fudgy banana bread will surely become a lunchbox favourite.

    Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
    Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread is a moist and delicious loaf with a double dose of chocolate and the goodness of bananas.
    5 from 23 votes
    A chocolate loaf with chocolate chips on top, sitting on a white and grey patterned tea towel.

    Apple, Zucchini & Carrot Bread

    A great way to smuggle some veggie goodness into a yummy lunchbox treat, this apple, zucchini and carrot bread makes a great change from the usual lunchbox sandwich.

    Apple, Carrot, Zucchini Bread Recipe
    A simple (and nut-free) Apple, Carrot, Zucchini Bread that is moist and delicious. Perfect for lunch boxes or an afternoon tea treat!
    5 from 31 votes
    Slices of a sweet baked bread with carrot, zucchini and apple grated through.

    Healthy Treats - Muesli Bars, Protein & Bliss Balls

    Homemade healthy treats are not only much cheaper than store bought, they're also much healthier as you know exactly what's in them, and homemade is ALWAYS the BEST! These lunch box ideas make great energy boosters too...

    The Very Best Homemade Muesli Bars

    With just the right amount of chewiness and crunchiness, these homemade muesli bars are a perfect lunch box energy boost or post workout snack. One of my most popular recipes!

    "Yum yum yum, love them! Made these today and they were a huge hit, making another batch tomorrow!" - another 5 star review!

    Homemade Muesli Bars Recipe
    These really are the very best homemade muesli bars... soft & chewy with just the right amount of crunch! Made with rolled oats, puffed rice, honey, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut oil, nut butter and more! 
    5 from 113 votes
    A piece of muesli bar on a white baking paper sheet.

    Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    Just half an hour to stock up the lunch box 'stash' - these chocolate chip muesli bars are always on high rotation in my house. Nut free, (and can be dairy free too), there's plenty of variations possible. Great for a quick and easy snack!

    Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Recipe
    Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are full of the goodness of rice bubbles, brown sugar and rolled oats. Kids and adults alike will love this simple baked recipe for an all-time favourite lunchbox snack!
    5 from 20 votes
    rectangular snack bars with chocolate chips stacked on top of each other on a white plate

    Nut Free Muesli Bars

    By making your own muesli bars, you know exactly what's in them, and they're super budget friendly too! Perfectly nut-free for school lunch boxes, or to satisfy those hungry after-school tummies.

    Nut-Free Muesli Bars Recipe
    These delicious muesli bars are SO much better than anything you’ll find in the store! Chewy and delicious, they are easy to make and are also nut-free and freezer friendly.
    5 from 24 votes
    Muesli bars without nuts being chopped on a board.

    Healthy Apricot, Coconut & Chia Balls

    Seriously simple, and sweetened with rice malt syrup (or honey), these little treats are not only healthy, but also a hit with those fussy little eaters.....

    Healthy Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe
    Super easy and healthy Coconut, Chia & Apricot Bliss Balls - the perfect kid-friendly lunch box snack! Just 10 minutes prep time and completely no-bake... simply mix, roll and eat!
    5 from 16 votes
    A bowl of apricot bliss balls with chia seeds.

    Healthy Weet-Bix Balls

    Nut free, freezer friendly and so, so yummy! Naturally sweetened by the dates and honey. Who would have thought the humble Weet-Bix could be transformed so simply into a great little healthy lunch box addition?

    Healthy Weet-Bix Balls Recipe
    These Healthy Weet-Bix Balls with medjool dates, honey, coconut, chia seeds and sultanas are so easy to make and take only 10 minutes to prepare. 
    5 from 12 votes
    A bowl of healthy bliss balls made with weet-bix.

    Peanut Butter Protein Balls

    The yummy combo of dates, peanut butter and raw almonds make an ultimate healthy, energy boosting snack for kids on-the-go! They freeze well too, and will be thawed by lunchtime.

    Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe
    These Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Protein Balls are the perfect healthy treat... but best of all... they taste super naughty!
    5 from 63 votes
    These Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy treat... even though they taste super naughty! Includes a simple step by step recipe video!

    Healthy Lemon & Coconut Protein Balls

    Another 10 minute wonder to have these little bites on hand! Lemon and coconut just go together so well, don't they? So simple to grab a couple out of the freezer and pop into lunch boxes too.

    Coconut & Lemon Bliss Balls Recipe
    These healthy Coconut & Lemon Bliss Balls take just 10 minutes to prepare, use only 4 ingredients, are freezer-friendly and taste AMAZING! It doesn't get any better than that!!
    5 from 57 votes
    A half eaten lemon bliss ball coated in coconut.

    Double Chocolate Protein Balls

    Similar to my peanut butter protein balls, the peanut butter flavour is exchanged for cocoa (or cacao powder) and cacao nibs in these bliss balls. I like to have these, as well as healthy apricot, coconut and chia balls, on rotation for healthy, fibre rich and energy boosting snacks.

    Double Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe
    Guilt-free, raw and healthy chocolate protein balls that take just 5 minutes to prepare and have less than 70 calories per serve.
    5 from 24 votes
    A bowl of chocolate almond balls.

    Nutella Protein Balls

    These 'Nutella' flavoured protein balls really are the perfect non-naughty treat. Just a couple of minutes to 'blitz' in a food processor or Thermomix, roll, and then you have a delicious little snack. Freeze some for 'grab-and-go' lunchbox treats.

    Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls | 3 Ingredients Recipe
    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts and cocoa powder! 
    5 from 6 votes
    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Bliss Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts & cocoa powder! Thermomix & conventional methods included.

    Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls

    Almonds, dates, honey and oats, make a caramel-like flavoured energy ball full of goodness in just 10 minutes. Once you try a batch of protein balls you will be totally hooked, and they're SO much cheaper and healthier than store bought 'healthy' treats!

    Healthy Almond, Oat & Date Balls Recipe
    These deliciously Healthy Almond, Oat & Date Balls are the perfect mid-afternoon 'pick-me-up' or post-workout energy boost. No-bake, quick, easy... literally 10 minutes to make!
    5 from 16 votes
    A close up of round energy balls full of oats, chopped dates and almonds.

    Salted Caramel Protein Balls - Nut-Free

    Another quick and healthy lunch-box addition. Medjool dates offer natural sweetness and are high in dietary fibre, and combined with coconut and oats, make an impressive nut-free treat. Great for us mums, too, as a post workout boost or afternoon pick-me-up.

    Healthy Salted Caramel Protein Balls Recipe
    Deliciously Healthy Salted Caramel Protein Balls made from medjool dates, rolled oats, desiccated coconut and a pinch of salt! YUM!
    5 from 16 votes
    Deliciously Healthy Salted Caramel Balls made from medjool dates, rolled oats, desiccated coconut and a pinch of salt! YUM!

    Kid-Friendly Rum Balls

    Everyone loves these... not just the school kids! Budget friendly, quick and easy. Simply crush, mix, roll and coat! Keep some in the freezer - they'll be thawed by lunchtime.

    Kid-Friendly Rum Balls Recipe
    Super easy and kid-friendly rum balls made from crushed biscuits, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut and ready in just 5 minutes. This is a great recipe to make with the kids (and great for school lunch box treats). 
    5 from 74 votes
    No-Bake Rum Balls made with coconut, biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa powder.

    Milo Balls

    Yumm! Again, like so many bliss balls or protein balls, these Milo balls take virtually only minutes to crush, mix, roll and coat, and little fingers love to be involved in the mixing and 'tasting' process too!

    Easy Milo Balls Recipe
    These super easy Milo Balls are sure to be a hit with the littlest people in your home! Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time... they're just so simple!
    5 from 79 votes
    A bowl filled with coconut covered balls with a Milo tin in the background.

    Healthy 'Lamington' Bliss Balls

    With a food processor or Thermomix you can 'blitz' these delightful 'lamington' flavoured energy balls in 5 minutes. Pop a bag of them into the freezer for an easy 'grab and go' lunchbox snack.

    'Lamington' Bliss Balls Recipe
    This healthy 'Lamington' bliss balls recipe combines the delicious flavours of chocolate, coconut & strawberry in an energy boosting snack!
    5 from 15 votes
    A bowl of chocolate balls coated in coconut.

    Lunch Box Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Cupcakes aren't just for parties and special celebrations, you can make school days a special occasion too with one of these simple chocolate chip cupcakes topped with the yummiest frosting!

    Easy Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe
    These classic chocolate chip cupcakes have been voted the easiest and yummiest cupcakes ever! A simple vanilla cupcake base is dotted with decadent chocolate chips and topped with a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting.
    5 from 38 votes
    A chocolate chip cupcake with buttercream frosting.

    Vanilla Cup Cakes

    A fool-proof recipe using basic baking ingredients that I'm sure you will already have on hand. These cupcakes freeze well, and can be topped with a delicious buttercream or simple icing on top, in simply no time.

    Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
    Our famous vanilla cupcakes are light, fluffy and so easy to make... top them with creamy buttercream for the perfect birthday party cupcakes, lunch box treat or bake sale favourites.
    5 from 53 votes
    A cupcake with white icing and coloured sprinkles that has been cut and more cupcakes in the background.

    Chocolate Cupcakes

    A classic lunch box idea that the kids will absolutely love. You can't beat these simple chocolate cupcakes, and a sprinkle of colour on top makes them super special!

    Quick & Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
    Our famous chocolate cupcakes with chocolate fudge frosting really are the best! So simple to make and perfect for birthday parties.
    5 from 33 votes
    Our famous chocolate cupcakes with chocolate fudge frosting really are the best! So simple to make and perfect for birthday parties.

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    Comments

    1. Fay Richards says

      May 14, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Your recipes are yummy and so easy
      Thank you

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      • Lucy says

        May 16, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you so much!

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    2. Lisa says

      March 09, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Do you do a version of this for normal cooking not the thermo mix thanks

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      • Lucy Mathieson says

        March 10, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Hi Lisa, at the moment the cookbook is only available in a Thermomix version sorry. xx

        Reply
    3. Kym Azzopardi says

      January 21, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      Are all of these freezable?

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      • Lucy Mathieson says

        January 22, 2019 at 6:27 am

        They sure are!!

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    4. Emma says

      January 21, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Can you buy recipe book not the thermobliss just normal cooking I don't have one that's all. Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        January 21, 2019 at 7:45 pm

        Hi Emma, at this stage we only have a Thermomix version but we're looking into doing a conventional version. 🙂

        Reply

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