SNACKS TO PACK IN YOUR CHILD'S LUNCHBOX

Make school lunches more interesting with these scrumptious snacks.

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Coming up with new, interesting and tasty ideas to add to your child’s lunchbox can be difficult. Not to worry! We’ve got a few finger licking snacks that even fussy eaters will enjoy.

WHEAT-BISCUIT SLICES
A filling snack that’s got a chocolaty kick, these wheat-biscuit slices have a large yield – perfect for packing in an everyday snack or as a quick on-the-go snack for your kids’ sporting gigs. Bite sized and budget friendly, this one’s a great way to get your child’s daily fibre intake.

@eishaeisel 🍱 New mini series coming in, this time with lunch box snacks! Ingredients - 12 wheat biscuits finely crushed 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted (25g) 3/4 cup brown sugar (180g) 1/2 cup plain flour (60g) 1/4 cup water (60ml) 200 g butter melted 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (36g) 1 egg 250 g milk chocolate melted Bake at 160c FF for 15-20 minutes. #lunchboxsnackseries #savingmoney #aussiemum #budgetfriendly #lunchboxideas #lunchboxsnacks ♬ Calm background music with acoustic guitar and saxophone(1288148) - ame

HAM AND CHEESE TWISTS
If your little ones are tired of the ham and cheese sarmies, this could be a great way to switch things up! With only three ingredients needed (ham, cheese and pastry), they’re simple enough to make with the kids. Add a bit of pesto or sweet chilli sauce, swap out the ham for salami or add two types of cheese – this recipe is the perfect canvas to explore your cooking creativity.

@mum_made_yum RECIPE ALERT: Ham & Cheese Twists If your kids love ham & cheese scrolls, here’s a little twist on them.     INGREDIENTS: Puff Pastry Sheets Shredded cheese Ham Egg (for the egg wash) - alternatively use milk or oil spray DIRECTIONS: Slightly defrost the puff pastry sheets Sprinkle with shredded cheese & ham on one end Fold the other end to cover the fillings, then cut in 2cm sections. Twist each section. Place twists on a lined baking tray and brush with egg wash Bake at 200c for 15-20 minutes until perfectly golden Let me know if you make this yourself, you’ll be pleasantly surprised #budgetmeals #budgetlunch #cheapeats #eatlunch #budgettips #lunchboxideas #lunchboxinspo #lunchboxinspiration #lunchbox #treatforkids #funfoodforkids #lunchideas #lunchinspo #lunchinspiration #spoilingmykids #lunchboxrecipes #lunchboxrecipe #cheeserecipes #cheeselovers #hamandcheese #aussiemums #kidsfoodideas #kidsfood #easykidsmeals #kidssnacks #kidssnackideas ♬ original sound - Mum Made Yum

CHOCOLATE, BANANA AND STRAWBERRY OAT COOKIES 
Sweet treat but make it healthier A chewy cookie that will have your tastebuds zinging with excitement, these cookies are a simple way to use that banana browning in your pantry. Ask the kids to get involved by rolling the cookies into balls and flattening them out on the tray. It’s the perfect way to get them involved and excited about the fruits of their labour the next day or right away!

@yummy_little_belly HEALTHY EASY SNACK! Ingredients (makes 8 cookies) * 1 medium ripe banana (the riper the banana the sweeter your cookies will be!) * 80g (1 us cup) oat * 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter (you can use any nut/seeds butter) * Handful of strawberries chopped (2-3 small strawberries) * Handful of chocolate chips, optional (avoid for kids under 2 years old) Method 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400 °F). 2. Mash the banana in a bowl then add all the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined. 3. Roll into balls and place e on a baking sheet. 4. Slightly press each ball down to form the cookies. 5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies become slightly golden brown. 6. Remove from oven and let them cool before serving. 7. Buon appetito! 👶🏻 Suitable from 9 months (avoid chocolate for young kids) ❄️ Store in the fridge in an airtight container for a couple of days, or freeze for up to 2 months #babyledweaning #babyfood #breakfast #kidsbreakfast #kidssnack #healthyfood #healthybreakfast #blwideas #blwrecipes #blwinspiration #kidssnacks #toddlerbreakfast #toddlerrecipes #healthybreakfast #snack #healthysnack #carros #babyledeating #cookies #firstfoods #healthysnacks #whatmybabyeats #blwjourney #banana #chocolate #ricetteperbambini #easysnack #motherhood ♬ Back in Time (featured in "Men In Black 3") - Pitbull

CHOCOLATE APPLE DONUTS
Tangy, sweet and nutty, chocolate apple donuts are a healthier alternative to their deep-fried and sugary friends. You can top it off with walnuts and a drizzle of peanut butter, or add raisins or dried cranberries for a chewier topping. Note: These will hold better in an insulated lunch bag.

@elysian.living New favorite snack 🍎🍩 chocolate covered apple slices drizzled w pb 🥜#chocolaterecipe #chocolatelover #chocolateapples #healthysnacks #healthyrecipes #healthydessert #easyrecipe #chocolate #fyp #trending #healthy #snack #satisfying #foodtok #asmr #asmrsounds #viralsnacks ♬ Makeba (Ian Asher Remix) - Jain & Ian Asher

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