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    Home » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids » Lunch Box Ideas » 115+ Lunch Box Recipes + Free Printable

    115+ Lunch Box Recipes + Free Printable

    Published: Feb 22, 2021 · Modified: Oct 26, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    A collage of school lunch box snack recipes for kids.

    Browse our collection of 115+ lunch box recipes.... from sweet muffins, slices, cookies, bliss balls and cakes to savoury scrolls, quiches, sausage rolls and more! Plus, download our free lunch box snacks printable!

    A collage of school lunch box snack recipes for kids.

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

    You asked for our most popular lunch box recipes to be in one easy to find place... and we listened!

    Here you can find over 115 of your favourite sweet and savoury snack recipes in one convenient spot.

    To access any of the recipes (they're all FREE!), simply click on the 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!

    Sweet Lunch Box Recipes

    Our collection of sweet lunch box school snacks includes our most popular muffins, cakes, cookies, muesli bars, scrolls and slices. 

    Breads & Muffins

    Our breads and muffins are perfect for baking ahead of time and stocking the freezer with! Great for 'grab and go' school snacks.

    ABCD Muffins

    Ah ha, a serve of fruit hidden in a yummy muffin! These are a healthy lunch box snack, either as full sized muffins or mini muffins for little mouths!

    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 40 votes
    ABCD Muffins

    Apple Crumble Muffins

    A total winner for our 'apple crumble' fans! The crunchy crumble on top is irresistible and the grated apple throughout keeps them lovely and moist.

    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 28 votes
    A apple streusel topped muffin in a pink and white paper case.

    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!

    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 19 votes
    A banana muffin with chunks of strawberries on a paper case.

    Carrot Cake Muffins

    One bowl, 10 minutes, and you have a batch of muffins full of healthy ingredients. Just omit the nuts on top if they're going to school!

    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 8 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!

    Healthy Banana & Double Chocolate Muffins

    OK, so these look super decadent, but they're actually packed with bananas and greek yoghurt, and just to make them totally superlicious, I've added chunks of dark chocolate on top.

    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 10 votes
    A stack of double chocolate and banana muffins in silver cases.

    Oat & Apple Muffins

    Whether it's in a lunch box, or as an after school snack, these healthy little muffins are a great filler-upper! It pays to always have some in the freezer to grab and go.

    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 9 votes

    Orange & Poppyseed Muffins

    Ohhhh, sticky sweet muffins with the light and delicate flavour of orange and poppyseeds. Served on a plate in just half an hour - these beauties may not even make it to a lunch box!

    Orange & Poppyseed Muffins with Syrup Recipe
    Orange & Poppyseed Muffins are a classic, old-fashioned flavour combination that never goes out of style!
    5 from 13 votes
    An orange and poppy seed muffin in a white paper case.

    The Best Basic Muffin Recipe

    Just five staple pantry ingredients - then you can go wild with whatever variations you can come up with based on whats in the cupboard and fruit bowl! Check out this recipe for loads of great suggestions.

    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 10 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 Muffins

    What is it about apples and cinnamon combined? Well, this recipe is simple and easy, and appeals to all.....oh, and they're totally moist too, thanks to buttermilk and grated apple.

    Moist and super delicious... these easy Apple & Cinnamon Muffins are sure to be a winner with the whole family! Pop them into your little ones lunch boxes or simply enjoy one with an afternoon cuppa.
    5 from 6 votes
    Apple & Cinnamon Muffins

    Blueberry Muffins

    These are just like those yummy cafe muffins, full of sweet bursts of blueberries, but you can easily make them knowing that there's absolutely nothing better than homemade!

    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 41 votes
    A half-eaten sweet white muffin with blueberries mixed throughout.

    Banana Muffins

    Transform those forlorn, over ripe bananas with this simple one bowl recipe and the kids will be super impressed. Great to keep in the freezer too for when time is super stretched...

    Easy Banana Muffins Recipe
    Our classic banana muffin recipe bakes perfectly soft and moist muffins that are ready in less than 30 minutes! A super easy recipe that's great for lunch boxes.
    5 from 12 votes
    Our classic banana muffin recipe bakes perfectly soft and moist muffins that are ready in less than 30 minutes! A super easy recipe that's great for lunch boxes.

    White Chocolate & Raspberry Muffins

    I love white chocolate! I love raspberries! So these decadent little muffins are just the very thing I crave for a lunch box treat or afternoon snack!

    Raspberry And White Chocolate Muffins Recipe
    Bakery-style soft, fluffy and moist Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins made completely from scratch!
    5 from 166 votes
    A raspberry muffin in a pink paper case with white chocolate chips.

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Budget friendly and super delicious, and just upping the 'yum' factor by adding chocolate chips to our basic banana muffin recipe - enjoy!

    Banana Choc Chip Muffins Recipe
    Our super easy banana chocolate chip muffins are the perfect lunchbox snack... and they take less than 30 minutes to prepare and bake!
    5 from 3 votes
    Our super easy banana chocolate chip muffins are the perfect lunchbox snack... and they take less than 30 minutes to prepare and bake!

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    Ohhhh, the house smells so good when this is baking in the oven!! A great way to use up those ripe bananas, and the little bursts of chocolate are totally divine!

    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 5 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. 

    Apple, Zucchini & Carrot Bread

    A great way to smuggle some veggies in here and the sweetness of apple is a great disguise..... Freeze the whole loaf, or freeze slices ready to grab and go!

    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 24 votes
    Slices of a sweet baked bread with carrot, zucchini and apple grated through.

    Lemon & Yoghurt Loaf

    Now this really is delicious! The lemon glaze over this simple loaf made with greek yoghurt, ticks all the boxes for a tangy afternoon treat.

    Lemon & Yoghurt Loaf Recipe
    A simple one-bowl Lemon & Yoghurt Loaf with a deliciously tangy lemon glaze poured over the top. This is an all-time favourite school lunch box recipe... plus it's freezer-friendly too!
    5 from 11 votes
    A lemon and yoghurt loaf made with greek yoghurt and covered in a lemon icing glaze.

    Double Chocolate Banana Fudge Loaf

    This moist, chocolatey, fudgy loaf is totally kid approved, not just by me, but by loads of reviews I've received - so simple, so darn yum!!!

    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 20 votes
    A chocolate loaf with chocolate chips on top, sitting on a white and grey patterned tea towel.

    Strawberry & Yoghurt Loaf

    One bowl, basic pantry ingredients and sweet summer strawberries! The little bursts of softness are a treat! Get that in my lunch box!!!!

    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 31 votes
    Slices of a strawberry loaf made with fresh strawberries.

    Banana Bread Cafe Style

    Everyone's favourite - whether its toasted for breakfast, or sliced and buttered in a lunch box, this banana bread with its crunchy top gets me every time!

    One Bowl Banana Bread | Cafe Style Recipe
    A delicious one-bowl banana bread that is so quick and easy to prepare!
    5 from 142 votes
    Pieces of moist banana bread with a crunchy sugar top.

    Sweet Scroll Recipes

    Our scroll recipes make a delicious alternative to sweet muffins as a lunch box treat!

    Raspberry & Nutella Scrolls

    Are you drooling too? These scrolls are amazing and much easier than they look. Just mix, roll out, add fillings, roll up and slice, then bake - voila! Serve warm or cold, but be warned, they may not make it to lunch boxes!

    Raspberry & Nutella Scrolls Recipe
    These Raspberry & Nutella Scrolls take 10 minutes to prepare, require no proving time at all... and taste amazing! Freezer and lunch-box friendly!
    5 from 8 votes
    These Raspberry & Nutella Scrolls are a chocoholics dream! They take less than 10 minutes to prepare and require no proving time at all! These freezer-friendly scrolls are the perfect lunch-box treat!

    Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls

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

    Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls Recipe
    These simple and delicious Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls are drizzled with a sweet glaze, take just 10 minutes to prepare and need no proving time at all!
    5 from 47 votes
    These simple and delicious Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls are drizzled with a sweet glaze, take just 10 minutes to prepare and need no proving time at all!

     

    Bliss Ball Recipes

    For a healthy treat, our raw bliss balls are the perfect option. Freezer-friendly, healthy, quick and easy... lunch box snacks don't get better than this!

    Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls

    These protein balls are the ultimate healthy go-to snack. Made in 5 minutes from just 5 raw ingredients they are packed full of energy boosting goodness! Keep a stash in the freezer for 'time challenged' days....

    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 35 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 Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls

    With the main ingredients being cashews, dates and rolled oats, then jazzed up with some cocoa and a hint of peppermint, these sweet little bliss balls are an easy pick-me-up for the after school slogan....."I'm starving!".......

    These Chocolate Mint Balls are the perfect healthy and guilt-free treat! Just 10 minutes prep time, freezer-friendly.... and totally delicious! What more could you want!?
    5 from 7 votes
    These Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy and guilt-free treat! Just 10 minutes prep time, freezer-friendly.... and totally delicious! What more could you want!?

    Lemon & Coconut Protein Balls

    Cashews and coconut with the added zing of lemon make these little babies a great energy bite in lunchboxes for ALL ages! They really are a yummy little treat to be enjoyed by all.

    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 35 votes
    A half eaten lemon bliss ball coated in coconut.

    Nutella Protein Balls

    Believe it or not, these three ingredients rolled up into protein balls have the same taste as Nutella but are packed with raw goodness, making them totally addictive as well as totally guilt free! Hello???

    Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls | 3 Ingredients Recipe
    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts and cocoa powder! 
    4.75 from 4 votes
    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Bliss Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts & cocoa powder! Thermomix & conventional methods included.

    Double Chocolate Brownie Bliss Balls

    High in protein, fibre, healthy fats and carbs, bliss balls make a quick and healthy snack for school lunchboxes, or for that post workout boost. Use cacao and cacao nibs to make them EXTRA healthy...

    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 21 votes
    A bowl of chocolate almond balls.

    Apricot, Coconut & Chia Balls

    These are soooo good, even fussy eaters can't resist them. With apricot, rolled oats and coconut, they are packed with natural sweetness and energy. The chia seeds give them a healthy 'crunch' too!

    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 8 votes
    A bowl of apricot bliss balls with chia seeds.

    Healthy Weet-Bix Balls

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

    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 4 votes
    A bowl of healthy bliss balls made with weet-bix.

    Healthy Salted Caramel Balls

    These Salted Caramel Balls have that delicious sweet and salty flavour, but with a healthy twist. Made with 4 simple ingredients and no added sugar, they are a nutritious lunch box snack or mid 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 10 votes
    Deliciously Healthy Salted Caramel Balls made from medjool dates, rolled oats, desiccated coconut and a pinch of salt! YUM!

    Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls

    Is there no end to the variations for protein balls??? Oats, almonds, dates peanut butter and honey in these little babes, and just 10 minutes to prepare these guilt free bites!

    Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls Recipe
    These deliciously healthy Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls are the perfect mid-afternoon 'pick-me-up' or post-workout energy boost. No-bake, quick, easy... and so darn yummy!
    5 from 11 votes
    A small white bowl filled with a napkin and bliss balls

     

    Lunch Box Slice Recipes

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

    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, for when extra's come to play after school!

    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 19 votes
    A super easy chocolate slice with chocolate icing and sprinkles... a good old fashioned favourite with the kids (and adults too!).

    Apple Crumble Slice

    OK, so here's a three-in-one! Grab and go for breakfast on the run, pop a piece into a lunch box, or warm it up for a classic 'comfort' dessert (with a scoop of ice cream too, of course!)

    Apple Crumble Slice Recipe
    Homemade Apple Crumble Slice filled with sweet apple slices and topped with an oat streusel crumble. Serve it cold or warm it up for a decadent dessert!
    5 from 7 votes
    Homemade Apple Crumble Slice filled with sweet apple slices and topped with an oat streusel crumble. Serve it cold or warm it up for a decadent dessert!

    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...

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Slice Recipe
    The most delicious two layer Chocolate Coconut Slice recipe ever! The perfect melt & mix recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
    5 from 149 votes
    Pieces of chocolate coconut slice on a white plate.

    Lemon & Coconut Slice

    Move over chocolate slice!!! Here's a sweet & lemony alternative and you don't even need to turn on the oven! Love it - and I bet you have everything needed sitting in the pantry.

    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 248 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!

    Date Slice

    You can be serving this up in half an hour, with dates that add that sticky sweetness to a very simple slice. Another good one to have on hand in the freezer!

    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 18 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

    This is a favourite with fussy kids. Its the rolled oats and sweet dried apricots that give the 'chew' factor, and of course, if you add some white chocolate chips, they go down even better!

    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 15 votes
    Pieces of oat slice with apricots on baking paper.

    Lime & Coconut Slice

    Yes, yes, yes, this slice is equally as delicious as my simple no-bake Lemon & Coconut Slice, but the lime just adds a more subtle 'twang' for a change - mix it up, I say!

    Coconut & Lime Slice Recipe
    The easiest and most delicious Coconut & Lime Slice you'll ever make! Made from crushed biscuits, butter, sweetened condensed milk, coconut & lime juice with a creamy, tangy lime frosting.
    5 from 15 votes
    The easiest and most delicious Lime & Coconut Slice you'll ever make! Made from crushed biscuits, butter, sweetened condensed milk, coconut & lime juice with a creamy and tangy lime frosting. Conventional & Thermomix printable recipe cards included. 

    Coconut Rough Slice

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

    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 39 votes
    Two pieces of a coconut rough slice served on a grey plate

    Hedgehog Slice

    Classic...Favourite....Still one of our most popular recipes, simply crush the biscuits, melt & mix, pour chocolate over the top......done!!

    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 102 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!

    Chocolate Chip ANZAC Slice

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

    Chocolate Chip ANZAC Slice Recipe
    Crunchy on the edges and chewy in the middle, this delicious chocolate chip ANZAC slice is so quick and easy to prepare.
    5 from 22 votes
    Pieces of chocolate chip ANZAC slice on a sheet of baking paper.

    Weet-Bix Slice

    Have you got a packet of Weet-Bix in the cupboard? - I know we have! This slice is simply yum, and with chocolate and freckles on top, you'll find it's a kid magnet!

    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 38 votes
    A Freckle on top of a piece of chocolate slice.

    Baked Lemon Slice

    Here's a change from the popular no-bake lemon slice. This baked lemon slice has the same yummy lemon frosting on top, a tangy base as well - but it's different - it's baked!

    Baked Lemon Slice Recipe
    The easiest and most delicious Baked Lemon Slice.... with the BEST creamy & tangy lemon frosting - this is such a quick, simple and classic slice recipe.
    5 from 52 votes
    Squares of baked lemon slice with lemon frosting, served on a white cake stand

    Healthy Oat & Date Slice

    This healthy little slice packs a punch of goodness in it. Sweetened just by dates and honey (well, and a drizzle of chocolate on top...) there's plenty of energy going on with this after school snack!

    Oat and Date Slice Recipe
    This Healthy Oat and Date Slice is so quick and easy to prepare! Filled with oats, chia seeds and dates... it's the perfect clean eating treat!
    5 from 119 votes
    Healthy Oat and Date Slice

    Oat & Milo Slice

    No fuss, super easy, budget friendly = tastes awesome! The wonders of simple rolled oats, they make so many darn good easy and yummo slices!

    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 48 votes
    A piece of Milo oat slice on a grey plate in front of a jar of Milo.

    Healthy & Raw Salted Caramel Slice

    Sweet, salty, creamy, chocolatey - this slice is a taste sensation that just has to be experienced! It has nuts in it, and needs to be frozen, so keep it on hand for an after school special healthy treat!

    Healthy Vegan Caramel Slice with Dates Recipe
    You are going to love this healthy vegan caramel slice, made with whole food ingredients!
    5 from 7 votes
    A piece of half eaten healthy caramel slice made with dates.

    Marshmallow Wagon Wheel Slice

    For something a little more decadent, 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!

    Wagon Wheel Marshmallow Slice Recipe
    This easy Wagon Wheel Marshmallow Slice will have you coming back for more and more! A yummy base covered in raspberry jam, marshmallows and chocolate!
    5 from 19 votes
    Pink and white marshmallows on a biscuit base with jam and chocolate.

    Oat & Date Crumble Slice

    Here's a super sweet (thanks to the dates) slice that can just as easily be popped in a lunchbox as it can be served up with a scoop of ice cream for a good old fashioned dessert!

    Date Squares Recipe
    Delicious date squares made with a crunchy crumble topping and a smooth, sweet date filling. An old fashioned favourite.
    5 from 13 votes
    A piece of crumble slice with a date filling.

    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 an all time favourite slice.

    Caramel Slice Recipe
    The ultimate Chocolate Caramel Slice with three totally delicious layers... a crunchy base, a smooth caramel filling and a chocolate topping. Tried, tested and loved by everyone (and now with both conventional and Thermomix methods!). 
    5 from 82 votes
    The ultimate Chocolate Caramel Slice with three totally delicious layers... a crunchy base, a smooth caramel filling and a yummy chocolate topping. Tried, tested and loved by everyone (and now with both conventional and Thermomix methods!). 

    Apricot Coconut Slice

    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. We want 'easy', right??

    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 30 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.

    ANZAC Slice

    There's a few different variations on my ANZAC slice recipe, but this one requires only pantry staples and is super budget friendly. Oh, and its a time saver from the classic ANZAC biscuits. Just press into a tin and bake!

    ANZAC Slice Recipe
    Our classic ANZAC Slice takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for lunchbox snacks! Chewy, sweet and oh-so-delicious (just like your favourite ANZAC biscuits!). 
    5 from 19 votes
    Our classic ANZAC Slice takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for lunchbox snacks! Chewy, sweet and oh-so-delicious (just like your favourite ANZAC biscuits!).

    Coconut Jam Slice

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

    Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe
    Raspberry Coconut Slice is a triple-layered slice that combines a buttery biscuit base, a layer of sweet, sticky jam and a topping of luscious coconut meringue.
    5 from 25 votes

    Passionfruit Slice

    Some recipes never die because they're just so good! The creamy, tangy passionfruit topping and sweet and simple base just does it for those that aren't total chocoholics (like me!) Oh lordy!

    Passionfruit Slice Recipe
    An old-fashioned baked passionfruit slice with a light cake base and a creamy passionfruit topping. The perfect morning tea slice!
    5 from 41 votes
    Two pieces of baked slice topped a creamy passionfruit topping on a white and blue plate.

    Peppermint Chocolate Slice

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

    New & Improved No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Slice Recipe
    Our famous No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Slice is now even better! A super easy sweet slice that only takes a few minutes to make!
    5 from 28 votes
    Our famous No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Slice is now even better! A super easy sweet slice that only takes a few minutes to made!

    Honey Almond Slice

    This was always a Saturday morning bakery treat from when I was young, however nothing beats HOMEMADE! I just adore the sweetness of honey and buttery almonds......A great one for BIG peoples lunchboxes!

    Honey and Almond Slice Recipe
    This classic slice combines the sweetness of honey with the crunch and flavour of golden flaked almonds. A piece of Honey Almond Slice is the perfect treat with a cup of tea or coffee!
    5 from 32 votes
    A close up view of a piece of honey almond slice on a white plate

    Coconut Ice

    I'm not sure if, technically, this can be called a slice, however a little piece popped in a lunch box with plenty of healthy snacks makes this a perfect sweet treat! You only need a little square...or two...

    Coconut Ice Recipe
    A classic sweet Coconut Ice recipe made with icing sugar, desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk that takes just 10 minutes to prepare! The perfect slice for fetes, fundraisers and bake sales. 
    5 from 10 votes
    Pink and white coconut ice.

     

    More Sweet Lunch Box Snacks

    From 'kid-friendly' rum balls to Weet-Bix balls, 'foolproof' scones to Milo balls and more! These school snacks are loved by all kids!

    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!

    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 49 votes
    No-Bake Rum Balls made with coconut, biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa powder.

    Milo Weet-Bix Balls

    Milo, Weet-Bix, condensed milk and coconut - oh, and some pretty sprinkles - think 100's & 1000's, chocolate hail, coconut, whatever - let the kids decide! Freeze for up to 2 months - sure.....they won't last that long!

    4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls Recipe
    These Milo Weet-Bix Balls couldn't be easier! Made from just 4 ingredients and only 10 minutes prep time, they make a fantastic lunch box snack!
    5 from 38 votes
    A plate of weet-bi balls made with Milo.

    Milo Balls

    These Milo balls are the perfect treat to include in kids lunch boxes, especially if they have helped make them. Super simple and super yum!

    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 55 votes
    A bowl filled with coconut covered balls with a Milo tin in the background.

    Lemonade Scones

    Yes, lemonade! The 'fizz' make these scones so light and soft. No fancy ingredients, just jam and cream on warm scones straight after school for a total hit! Ha ha, I suggest you enjoy one yourself before the rush begins...

    The Famous Lemonade Scones Recipe Recipe
    The famous lemonade scones recipe is so popular for a reason... it's quick, easy, totally foolproof and makes perfectly light and fluffy scones every single time. 
    5 from 35 votes
    The easiest no-fail Lemonade Scones you'll ever make... ready in just minutes! Top them with jam & cream or lemon curd & fresh raspberries!

    Fruit Scones

    The same basic recipe as my lemonade scones, but jazz it up a bit by adding some sultanas or dates. Warm buttered sultana scones make a great 'filler-upper' for hungry kids after school.

    Simple Fruit Scones Recipe
    Fruit scones are the perfect quick and easy anytime treat. Adapted from my all time favorite lemonade scone recipe, these tasty treats are made with simple pantry ingredients and are ready in less than half an hour.
    5 from 7 votes

    Cake Recipes

    When you're looking for a sweet lunch box snacks treat, our cakes 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 Crumble Cake

    Apple + crumble = spot on! Apple and that crunchy oatey crumble with a tea cake base makes a perfect cake to share for lunch, afternoon tea, or even warm it up for dessert!

    Apple Crumble Cake Recipe
    The most delicious Apple Crumble Cake recipe ever! A simple tea cake layered with slices of apple and topped with a sweet and crunchy crumble. 
    5 from 14 votes
    A slice of apple crumble cake with a scoop of ice-cream on the side.

    Butter Cake with Buttercream Frosting

    Oh yum, yum. This classic moist butter cake can be popped in the oven when dinners cooking, then stored (un-iced) in the freezer, ready on hand to slather with delicious butter cream frosting when needed. Love it!

    The Ultimate Butter Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting Recipe
    The ultimate classic butter cake recipe with buttercream frosting... the perfect cake for birthdays, school lunch box treats, cake stall fundraisers or delicious morning teas. 
    5 from 20 votes
    A cake with pink icing on a round cake tray

    Apple Cake

    If you've got lots of apples in your fruit bowl, here's another delicious apple cake recipe. Apples and almonds are a heavenly mix, but you can omit them if you want it nut-free. Stores well in the freezer too for us time-poor mums!

    Easy Apple Cake Recipe
    A delicious, moist and simple apple cake recipe made with a classic butter cake base, layers of fresh apple slices and a sweet and crunchy flaked almond topping.
    5 from 143 votes
    A slice of butter cake with layeres of apples and almonds on top being removed from the cake.

    Easy Chocolate Cake

    Why make things more difficult than they need to be? This classic chocolate cake has stood the test of time, seriously, who doesn't like a simple iced chocolate cake?

    Super Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
    Say hello to the BEST quick and easy chocolate cake from scratch recipe! Made in a sheet pan, this single layer cake is fluffy, moist and completely delicious – AND it only takes 35 minutes to make.
    5 from 11 votes
    finished chocolate cake on a wooden board

    Banana & Poppyseed Cake with Vanilla Frosting

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

    Banana Poppyseed Cake with Vanilla Frosting Recipe
    Banana and Poppyseed Cake is a classic recipe that combines banana cake with little pops of seeds, to make the most delectable accompaniment to your afternoon cuppa! Topped with a delicious vanilla frosting, you'll find it hard to stop at one piece!
    5 from 3 votes
    A piece of frosted poppy seed cake on a blue and white tea towel in front of the rest of the sliced cake.

    Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake

    Delicious, and much simpler than it looks! This cake can be put together so easily with frozen berries and a can of pie apple. You can substitute other frozen or fresh berries for the raspberries used here too!

    Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake Recipe
    This Raspberry & Apple Crumble Cake has the perfect butter cake base, topped with berries and apple and sprinkled with a crunchy oat crumble. This really is the ultimate cake!
    5 from 28 votes
    A raspberry crumble cake with apple on a cake plate.

    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 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 25 votes
    A chocolate chip cupcake with buttercream frosting.

    Vanilla Cupcakes

    This easy vanilla cup cake recipe is foolproof, believe me! Totally budget friendly, they can be frozen, ready to thaw and decorate anyway you like!

    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 31 votes
    A cupcake with white icing and coloured sprinkles that has been cut and more cupcakes in the background.

    Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting

    Take the basic cupcake recipe up a level and make these dainty lemon cupcakes with creamy raspberry frosting. Just make sure to use some pretty muffin cases to make them even more special!

    Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipe
    Lemon cupcakes are the ultimate sweet, soft and fluffy treat! Topped with a luscious and zesty lemon buttercream frosting... these moist cupcakes will be ready to eat in less than 40 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
    A half eaten lemon cupcake with buttercream.

     

    Muesli Bar Recipes

    When it comes to school lunch box snacks, you just can't go past a muesli bar recipe... whether you're little ones are at a nut-free school or not, we've got a recipe to keep your little ones happy!

    Almond, Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Muesli Bars

    This one might be more for the 'big kids' lunchboxes, with dark chocolate and almonds, but no matter who they're for, they pack a good energy boost for morning tea....or to get through that mid-afternoon slump....

    Almond, Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Granola Bars Recipe
    Our sweet and crunchy Almond, Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Granola Bars are always a family favourite! 
    4.93 from 14 votes
    Our sweet and crunchy Almond, Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Muesli Bars are always a family favourite! 

    Nut-Free Muesli Bars

    These little snacks are way cheaper than store bought Muesli Bars, and you know exactly whats in them! Apricots and sultanas are my 'go-to' but use whatever is on hand. Nut free = no hassle at school too!

    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 12 votes
    Muesli bars without nuts being chopped on a board.

    Homemade Muesli Bars (BEST EVER)

    If nuts are no problem in your house, these really are the best! This recipe is so versatile you can mix it up with whatever you like. Make a batch and put some away in the freezer for that last minute snatch and go!

    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 79 votes
    A piece of muesli bar on a white baking paper sheet.

    Chocolate Chip Granola Muesli Bars

    You can whip these up in half an hour, and tell me, how many littlies can resist the combination of rice bubbles and chocolate chips, lets be real....

    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 13 votes
    rectangular snack bars with chocolate chips stacked on top of each other on a white plate

    Soft & Chewy Muesli Bars

    Seriously, home made muesli bars are just such an easy healthy option for a energy boosting snack. Some like em crunchy, and some like em chewy - here's to the 'soft & chewy' munchers out there..

    This is the only muesli bar recipe you'll ever need! These Soft & Chewy Homemade Muesli Bars are packed full of lots of healthy bits!
    5 from 11 votes
    Pieces of slice piled together, filled with oats, trail mix, rice bubbles and chocolate chips

    Cookies & Biscuits

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

    Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Fill up the cookie jar with these all-time favourites! Basic ingredients that are probably already on hand, and half an hour or so to mix and bake, and voila - enjoy!

    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 24 votes
    A stack of chocolate chip biscuits.

    Peanut Butter & M&M Cookies

    If you're making these with the kids, just make sure some of the mixture goes in the oven, won't you?....Great for that after school snack, or a party!

    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!