100+ Sweet Lunch Box Recipes + Free Printable

Browse our collection of 100+ sweet lunch box recipes.... from muffins to bliss balls, slices to cookies, cakes to cupcakes, and so much more!

All of the recipes are freezer-friendly and have the tick of approval from the fussiest of little eaters!

Plus, download our free lunch box snacks printable with over 100+ lunch box ideas!

Say hello to the BIGGEST AND BEST collection of sweet lunch box recipes ever!

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Here you can find over 100 of your favourite sweet lunchbox recipes in one convenient spot.

And when you're looking for a change from the humble sandwich, check out my collection of easy savoury lunch box snacks too!

To access any of the recipes (they're all FREE!), simply click on the title or recipe card and you'll be taken directly to the full recipe. It's SO easy!

Plus, scroll to the bottom of the post to download my free PDF printable - perfect for popping on the fridge for quick and easy lunch box ideas!

Muffins , Breads & Scrolls

Our sweet muffins, breads and scrolls are perfect for lunch boxes. Bake them ahead of time and stock up the freezer! Great for 'grab and go' school snacks or breakfast on the run (and make those crazy rushed mornings just that little bit easier....).

ABCD Muffins

A serve of fruit hidden in a yummy muffin! These are a healthy sweet lunch box recipe, plus they can be baked as full sized muffins or mini muffins.

Banana Choc Chip Muffins

Budget friendly and super delicious! Adding chocolate chips to our basic banana muffin recipe is always a great idea!

Banana Muffins

Transform those overripe bananas with this simple one bowl recipe. A great option for baking ahead of time and storing in the freezer for busy mornings.

Blueberry Muffins

These are just like your favourite cafe muffins... full of sweet bursts of blueberries and with a crunchy sugar top!

Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

Luscious double chocolate muffins are a lunch box favourite!

Healthy Banana & Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

While these may look decadent, they're actually packed full of bananas and greek yoghurt! Healthy AND yummy!

Oat & Apple Muffins

Whether it's in a lunch box, or as an after school snack, these healthy little muffins are a great option! Make a double batch and have some in the freezer to grab and go too.

Orange & Poppyseed Muffins

Sticky, sweet muffins with the light and delicate flavour of orange and poppyseeds. Ready to eat in just half an hour - they may not even make it to a lunch box!

Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffins

Who doesn't love the combo of raspberries and white chocolate!? These sweet little muffins are perfect for a lunch box treat or afternoon snack!

Strawberry, Banana & Yoghurt Muffins

With banana and yoghurt making these muffins super moist, and the sweetness of fresh or frozen strawberries, you simply cannot go wrong!

Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls

A classic apple and cinnamon scroll that's so easy to make at home using just basic pantry ingredients - nothing fancy here... except for the taste!

Apple, Carrot & Zucchini Bread

A great way to smuggle some veggies into your little ones snacks (the sweetness of apple is a great disguise!)..... Freeze the whole loaf for later, or freeze individual slices - all ready to grab and go!

Cafe Style Banana Bread

Everyone's favourite - whether its toasted for breakfast, or sliced and buttered in a lunch box, this banana bread with its crunchy top is one of my most popular recipes.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Your house will smell amazing when this is baking in the oven!! A great way to use up those ripe bananas, and the little bursts of chocolate are divine!

Fudgy Chocolate Banana Loaf

This moist, fudgy chocolate loaf is 100% kid approved - just read the reviews!!

Lemon Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

Love baking with lemons? Me too! This simple citrusy loaf is one of my favourites - and it certainly delivers on flavour! The deliciously tangy, sweet and moist Lemon Loaf is smothered with the creamiest, luscious cream cheese frosting. You're going to LOVE it!

Strawberry & Yoghurt Loaf

One bowl, basic pantry ingredients and sweet summer strawberries The little bursts of strawberries are a treat.

Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

The zucchini keeps this loaf incredibly moist, while it's baked to a soft and fluffy texture with just the right amount of sweetness.

Muesli Bars & Bliss Balls

Homemade muesli bars and bliss balls are such easy and healthy options for energy boosting snacks. Chewy or crunchy muesli bars to nutritious and delicious bliss balls... there's just so many simple recipes here for you to try.

Homemade Muesli Bars (Best Ever)

These really are the best (just read the reviews!!)! This recipe is so versatile and you can mix it up with any dried fruit/nut variations you like. Make a batch and put some away in the freezer for that last minute 'grab and go!'

Chocolate Chip Granola Muesli Bars

You can whip these up in half an hour... and no one can resist the combination of rice bubbles and chocolate chips (especially the kids!).

Nut-Free Muesli Bars

These homemade muesli bars are far cheaper than store bought muesli bars, plus you know exactly whats in them! Apricots and sultanas are my 'go-to' but use whatever is on hand. Nut free = perfect for school lunch boxes.

Apricot, Coconut & Chia Balls

These bliss balls are so good... even the fussiest of eaters can't resist them. With apricot, rolled oats and coconut, they're packed with natural sweetness and energy. The chia seeds delivers a healthy 'crunch' too!

Healthy Lamington Bliss Balls

These bliss balls have the same delicious flavour as chocolate lamingtons... but they're made with with dates, almonds and coconut too! Lamington bliss balls take just 5 minutes to prepare. Pop some in the freezer for those mornings when you're in a rush....

Healthy Weet-Bix Balls

Take the humble Weet-Bix and make the perfect lunch box snack - Weet-Bix balls are nut free, freezer friendly and super yummy! Naturally sweetened with dates and honey, and very budget friendly!

Kid Friendly Rum Balls

Rum balls, minus the rum of course! The kids will love making these - just crush, mix and roll! Great to have in the freezer (if they make it there), and always a party favourite too!

Milo Balls

Milo balls are the perfect treat to include in kids lunch boxes (plus they'll love helping to make them). Super simple and super yum!

Milo Weet-Bix Balls

Milo, Weet-Bix, sweetened condensed milk and coconut and some pretty sprinkles! Freeze for up to 2 months.

White Chocolate, Coconut & Apricot Balls

Using just 4 ingredients and the BEST flavour combo, these sweet balls are a hit with kids and adults alike. Make double, they won't last long!

Slice Recipes

Our huge collection of baked and no-bake slices are some of our most popular recipes! Kid-approved, and sure to be a hit in your little ones lunch boxes.

All of the recipes are freezer friendly too, which makes it a great way to have lunch box snacks ready to go on busy mornings.

And click this link for my easy tips on how to cut the perfect slices!

ANZAC Slice

There's a few different variations on my ANZAC slice recipe, but this one requires only pantry staples and is very budget friendly. It's also quicker than making ANZAC Biscuits as you simply press the mixture into a tin and bake!

Apricot Coconut Slice - No Bake

Apricots and coconut just go together, don't they? And this simple no-bake slice can be frozen and whipped out ready to go anytime for lunch boxes or an after school snack.

Apricot Oat Slice

This is a favourite with fussy kids. It's the rolled oats and sweet dried apricots that give the 'chew' factor, and of course, if you add some white chocolate chips, they're even more popular.

Baked Lemon Slice

This baked lemon slice has a yummy lemon frosting on top, a tangy base... and it's baked to perfection!

Caramello Slice - NO-BAKE

With just six ingredients and only ten minutes prep time, it's no wonder this simple no-bake slice is one of our most popular recipes. With basic pantry ingredients plus a block of Caramello chocolate - who can resist??

Caramilk Slice - No Bake

Calling all Caramilk fans, this one is definitely one for you! Featuring chunks of sweet biscuits embedded in a caramel base and topped with a thick layer of Caramilk chocolate. YUM!

Caramilk Rice Bubble Slice - No Bake

Want Caramilk with an extra chewy crunch?? The familiar Rice Bubble slice that you know and love has had an epic caramel makeover! It makes a great lunchtime treat that the kids will certainly love.

Chocolate Caramel Slice

Another of our most popular slice recipes...do you know anyone that can resist that gooey, creamy caramel layer topped with chocolate?? Try it, it's worth the effort, then sit back and enjoy!

Chocolate Chip ANZAC Slice

Another one bowl wonder using our classic chewy ANZAC slice recipe and adding chocolate chips... because everything tastes better with a little chocolate, doesn't it?

Easy Chocolate Slice

One bowl, no fuss! This is such a classic easy slice to have on hand. Great to have as a back up in the freezer too.

Chocolate Coconut Slice

These traditional slices are still most popular for a very good reason. They're quick, easy and delicious - it's that simple! Try it, you'll agree...

Chocolate Flapjacks

Flapjacks are a popular British sweet treat traditionally made with oats and golden syrup. Similar to granola bars and muesli bars, or oat slices, flapjacks are baked to perfection with just the right amount of crunch and chewiness. Lunchbox heaven!

Chocolate Crunchie Slice - No Bake

Oh, who can resist bursts of honeycomb in this easy no-bake slice! Only 10 minutes prep time, plus an hour to chill, this slice is a favourite at our house. Freezes very well too (if it makes it that far...)

Chocolate Mint Slice - Baked

Chocolate and mint?? It's a yummy combo, and this slice can be whipped up easily with basic ingredients, making it a winner for hungry kids. Great for bake sales too!

Clinkers Slice - No Bake

This no-bake slice is an absolute must to try! It's one of my most popular no-bake slice recipes, with that irresistible 'can't stop at one piece' taste. So try it for yourself!

Coconut Rough Slice

This was often a favourite in my lunch box (thanks, Mum!). Made with the most basic pantry ingredients, very budget friendly, and the chocolate coconut rough topping is just slightly addictive!

Easy Chocolate Brownies

Thick and chewy, my one-bowl cocoa brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream! Just six basic pantry ingredients and 30 minutes bake time, you can even pop some in the freezer to be super organised.

Fudgy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies

Using almond meal and dark chocolate, this brownie recipe is rich, fudgy and absolutely delicious!

Healthy Coco Pop Bars - No Bake

Looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought coco pop bars? These no-bake Coco Bars make a budget friendly kids treat - and the best part is, you know exactly what's in them.

Healthy LCM Bars - No Bake

Dairy free and nut free, these homemade LCM Bars will take you only 5 minutes to mix, and then chill for a few hours! Best chilled as an after-school snack, or pack in a cooler bag to keep them nice and firm until lunch time.

Healthy Oat & Date Slice

This healthy little slice packs a punch of goodness in it. Sweetened just by dates and honey (and a drizzle of chocolate on top...) this is a great little energy booster for an after school snack!

Hedgehog Slice - No Bake

A classic favourite.... and it's still one of our most popular recipes! Simply crush the biscuits, melt & mix, pour chocolate over the top......done!!

Honey Cornflake Slice

If you have a box of Corn Flakes sitting in your pantry, be sure to make a batch of Honey Cornflake Slice - take your simple box of cereal to a whole new level of deliciousness! This kid-approved baked slice is just perfect for school lunch boxes or morning tea.

Lemon & Coconut Slice - No Bake

Move over chocolate slice!!! Here's a sweet & lemony alternative and you don't even need to turn on the oven!

Lime & Coconut Slice - No Bake

This slice is equally as delicious as my simple no-bake Lemon & Coconut Slice, but the lime flavour is great for a change - mix it up, I say!

M&M Brownie Slice

Pack a surprise treat in a lunch-box with these M&M Brownies! They're also a huge hit at kids parties, and well, anytime really, when you want (need!!) a delicious crunchy, chewy bite...

Malteser Slice - No Bake

With a combo of crushed biscuits, Rice-Bubbles, sweetened condensed milk and Maltesers, there's something to tempt everyone here! This easy slice takes only 10 minutes to prep, then chill. No baking required.

Marshmallow Wagon Wheel Slice

For something a little more decadent and fun, try this marshmallow Wagon Wheel slice. A layer of chocolate over squishy sweet marshmallows and a baked base. I can guarantee the taste is sooo much better than store bought!

Oat & Milo Slice

No fuss, super easy, budget friendly = tastes great!

Passionfruit Slice

The creamy, tangy passionfruit topping and sweet and simple base is simply irresistible.

Peppermint Chocolate Slice - No Bake

A simple no-bake chocolate slice made with crushed biscuits and a block of peppermint chocolate! With a swirly white chocolate topping, it looks amazing too!

Raspberry Coconut Jam Slice

You know I love simple recipes, particularly those that you don't have to go out and buy lots of different ingredients for. Here's another old fashioned favourite with sweet jam and crispy coconut - so easy, so awesome!

Rice Bubble Marshmallow Slice - No Bake

Grab a packet of marshmallows and try this simple no-bake slice using Rice Bubbles! Always a hit at my place, and a great last minute slice to make at the start of the week for lunch boxes and after school treats!

Weet-Bix Slice

Have you got a packet of Weet-Bix in the cupboard? - I know I always do! This slice is very tasty, and with chocolate and freckles on top, you'll find it's a huge hit with the kids.

Biscuits & Cookies

There is nothing better than the taste and smell of freshly baked cookies! Whether they are light and crispy, crunchy cookies, or densely soft and chewy ones, whether they are full of bursts of sweet chocolate or luscious dried fruit, I'm sure you'll find plenty to please!

Fill up the cookie tin with our favourite biscuit and cookie recipes! From old fashioned classics to new recipes... your kids will be kept very happy!!!

ANZAC Biscuits

Everyone's favourite! Soft & chewy... these ANZACs are a one bowl wonder. There's nothing better than a fresh batch of these biscuits, but a word of warning, you wont be able to stop at one!

Choc Chip Oat Biscuits

These little cookies are a cross between an ANZAC biscuit and a chocolate chip cookie - a perfect blend! Using just basic ingredients, these are a great snack for lunch boxes or after school.

Choc Chip, Sultana & Cornflake Cookies

Quick and easy, budget friendly, freezer friendly, and most important - KID friendly! No wonder this recipe is rated 5 star and has been shared more than 15,000 times!!

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fill up the cookie jar with these all-time favourites! Basic ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and half an hour or so to mix, bake... and eat!

Coconut Biscuits With Lemon Icing

Made with basic pantry ingredients, these buttery bites with a tangy lemon glaze are just heavenly. You can even freeze them - that's if they make it to the freezer!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why do things in halves? Double up on chewy chocolate chip cookies for the ULTIMATE cookie. Mix up a double batch and freeze one uncooked dough for another time.

Famous 100 Cookie Recipe

What can I say? This is such a fabulous recipe - make a big batch of dough and freeze in smaller batches for when required, then have fun with so many different variations!

Here's just a couple of five star reviews:

"Amazing recipe thank you for sharing. My daughter and I made these today while the boys were out. We made 5 flavours from the one batch. Peanut butter, Milo,Choc chip, cornflakes and sprinkles. We couldn't stop eating them".

"This is now my go to cookie recipe. They taste so good. We do peanut and dark chocolate cookies. I’m addicted!"

Hokey Pokey Biscuits

These remind me of my childhood when mum would whip up a batch on a Saturday baking day! So quick and easy, the golden syrup giving a caramel like flavour with a shortbread texture - truly a kid friendly winner!

Honey Biscuits

With prices going up and up, it's a great time to get that baking prowess happening, and so many recipes, such as these Honey biscuits, are quick and simple, cheap to make and totally delicious too! Nothing beats homemade baking.

Milo Biscuits

I'm sure many of you will have the five ingredients required already in the pantry. If so, you can have a batch of these crunchy Milo biscuits coming out of the oven in just 20 minutes! There's nothing better than fresh oven baked biscuits after school.

Monte Carlo Biscuits

Now THESE are truly a little bit special, but well worth a little effort! Whilst they look very 'high tea', they're really incredibly simple. Just a batch of freshly baked biscuits, sandwiched together with jam and buttercream - voila, Monte Carlo's!

Peanut Butter & M&M Cookies

Great for that after school snack, or a party!

Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip cookies with a gooey caramel burst - yes, please!!! I'm sure the kids will be lining up to help you make these little delights! You may have to hide the cookie jar though...

Twix Cookies

Twix Cookies are not only a fantastic addition to any self-respecting biscuit barrel, they're also a great option for party food - or a sneaky late night treat!

White Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you LOVE white chocolate, then you will adore these gorgeous, chewy white chocolate chip cookies! Filled with your favourite white chocolate chunks, these cookies are thick, chewy and completely addictive.

Yo Yo Biscuits - Classic Recipe

Who can resist these old fashioned delights?? It's the custard powder that gives them that 'melt in your mouth' texture!

Cakes And Cupcakes

When you're looking for a sweet lunch box snacks treat, our cakes & cupcakes recipes are just what you need! From our super simple butter cake and chocolate cake to our easy apple crumble cake... there's a lunch box treat for everyone!

Apple Cake

If you've got lots of apples in your fruit bowl, here's a delicious apple cake recipe. Apples and almonds are a heavenly mix, but you can omit the almonds if you want the cake to be nut-free.

Banana & Poppyseed Cake with Vanilla Frosting

When the fruit bowl is overflowing with ripe bananas, this banana and poppyseed cake is moist, easy to make and even easier to eat!

Butter Cake with Buttercream Frosting

My favourite cake for kids birthdays and school lunch boxes.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Between this chocolate cupcake recipe and my famous vanilla cupcake recipe... you'll be baking perfect cupcakes forever! Why not let the kids decorate the cupcakes for their school lunch boxes?

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Made from my favourite vanilla cup cake recipe, with a sprinkle of chocolate chips through the mixture, and topped with vanilla buttercream. Pop in to lunch boxes, or decorate and serve at a party!

Easy Chocolate Cake

This classic chocolate cake has stood the test of time... because who doesn't like a simple iced chocolate cake?

Lemon Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Take the basic cupcake recipe up a level and make these sweet lemon cupcakes with creamy frosting.

Vanilla Cupcakes

This easy vanilla cupcake recipe is foolproof, believe me! Budget friendly and freezer friendly too.

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