Packing healthy and nutritious lunches for kids can be quite a task, especially if you have picky eaters that will only eat a few bites. But these quick and easy lunchbox ideas will make back to school a less daunting experience. They are all incredibly delicious and nutritious, and they are a big hit with kids of all ages, from toddlers to high schoolers. There are vegetarian and meat-based options, so everyone gets to enjoy some awesome finger foods in their lunch boxes.

Baked Salmon Balls

These Baked Salmon Balls are healthy and delicious, and ready from scratch in 20 minutes. They make an excellent addition to your kid’s lunch box, and are incredibly nutritious too.

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

These Baked Chicken Nuggets are one of the most popular bites with kids of all ages. They are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and are made with real ingredients. Add them to your child’s lunch box, and they will be as happy as can be.

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Cheese and Chive Pinwheels

Another fantastic pinwheel recipe for kids, these Cheese and Chive Pinwheels are incredibly flavourful and easy to make, and are a great choice for a lunch box.

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Cheese and Bacon Muffins

When it comes to savoury muffins, these Cheese and Bacon Muffins really top the charts. They are incredibly delicious and so easy to make, and kids simply adore them.

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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

My Ham and Cheese Pinwheels always go down a treat with my kids, they are golden and flaky, and so delicious. If you are looking for some good lunch box ideas, these pinwheels are a great choice.

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Cheesy Broccoli Balls

Kids might be fussy when it comes to green vegetables, but these Cheesy Broccoli Balls are always a great favourite finger food with little ones. Whether you add them to your kids’ school lunch box or serve them as an afterschool snack idea, they are always a big hit with everyone.

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Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels

My Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels with puff pastry are a fantastic 3-ingredient school lunch box idea that always goes down a treat with kids. They are golden and delicious, and super easy to make.

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Spinach Feta Cheese Bread

This incredibly delicious Spinach Feta Cheese Bread is a delicious addition to any lunch box. It’s incredibly moist and flavourful, and filling too. What a treat!

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Baked Veggie Tots

Another great favourite of ours, these Baked Veggie Tots are not only healthy and nutritious, but also delicious, that even fussy eaters will love. They are some brilliant back to school lunch bites for kids of all ages.

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Sausage Rolls

Both my daughters love these Sausage Rolls, and I often pack them some of these in their lunch boxes. They are so much more delicious than the ready-made ones you get from the shop, and are so filling too.

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Chicken Meatballs in the Air Fryer

No child can possibly refuse some delicious meatballs, and these Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are simply delicious and so incredibly juicy. A great addition to any lunch box, and a crowd pleaser without a fail.

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Mini Peperoni Pizzas

Kids love pizza, don’t they? My Mini Peperoni Pizzas are baked in a muffin tin to create delicious bites that are easy to store and transport. And they make an excellent addition to any lunch box, be it for kids or adult picky eaters.

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Cheese and Bacon Turnovers

These Cheese and Bacon Turnovers are made with only 4 ingredient: puff pastry, cheese, bacon and egg, and nothing else. They are some delicious savoury bites that kids absolutely love.

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Cheesy Carrot and Zucchini Muffins

Even picky eaters will love these Cheesy Carrot and Zucchini Muffins. They are so moist and light, and full of nature’s goodness. A delicious addition to a lunch box, these muffins are so good.

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Banana Muffins with No Sugar Added

These Banana Muffins might be sweet, but they are as healthy as can be. The muffins have no refined sugar added, their sweetness coming from the mashed ripe banana. Fluffy and moist, and so easy to make, these banana muffins are great for kids of all ages.

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