Quick and Nutritious Back-to-School Recipes

Healthy & Simple Lunchbox Fillers!

Packing your child's lunchbox (and your own) with wholesome snacks and lunches that are quick to make doesn't have to be difficult! Here are some of our favourite recipes that contain nutritious ingredients that kids love:

Gluten-Free & Vegan Rice Crispy Treats

Gluten-Free & Vegan Rice Crispy Treats


A super simple, inclusive, and yummy snack to make for the kiddos (or kids at heart, we don't judge): Gluten-Free and Vegan Rice Crispy Treats! These delightful bites are a testament to the fact that you don’t have to compromise on taste or texture when catering to specific dietary needs.


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Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta

Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta


This one pot dish can be made in less than 10 min and yet doesn’t compromise in quality or flavour. There are two essential ingredients needed to bring this dish together and the first one is brown rice pasta. It’s light in flavour, high in quality and has an incredible soft yet chewy texture which is hard to come by when choosing a gluten free alternative.


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Breakfast Oatmeal Bake

Breakfast Berry Oatmeal Bake


Take your breakfast game to a whole new level with our delicious oatmeal bake! A great option for before-school breakfasts as you prepare the oats overnight. It's also great to prepare at the start of the week and have ready to reheat throughout the week!


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Healthy Chicken Fingers

Healthy Chicken Fingers


Eating on a budget can be challenging when it comes to buying organic high-quality meat. But if you get a little creative you can make that meat to a long way without compromising for a lower quality. For example. Yorkshire Valley Farms’ chicken is an organic high-quality meat and the flavour is beyond compare. We’ll show how you in this recipe how you can take just two chicken breasts and feed a family of 6.


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Sunrise Muffins

Sunrise Muffins


’76 Sips’ Sunrise Muffins were a staff favourite and we are happy to share the recipe with you! They make for a nutritious breakfast on the go or a great addition to your child’s lunchbox!



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Perfect Potato Salad

Perfect Potato Salad


A super easy, yummy, and nutritious potato salad recipe to pack for lunch. Cost-effective and quick to make as well!



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Wholesome Protein Bites 4 Ways

Wholesome Protein Bites 4 Ways


We're excited to share our favourite recipes for healthy protein bites! These little powerhouses are packed with protein, essential nutrients, and natural flavours, making them the perfect on-the-go snack or post-workout treat.



Get the recipe here!

Plus, find tons of lunchbox essentials in our stores such as granola bars, organic produce, gluten-free bread, and more!


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