School lunchbox recipes

Use our recipe for spicy meatballs to use as a topping for these easy crispy pizzas. Perfect for busy weeknights, enjoy with a green salad

Pop these in little lunchboxes for a cheesy treat come lunch time - great for kids aged 4 - 8

This classic pasta salad with tuna mayo recipe is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast or for packing up for a picnic.

Make these simple mini soda breads to serve with your favourite soups and stews, or pack into lunchboxes. No yeast, no proving – just mix, shape and cook

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Try these Japanese rice balls filled with a chicken, spring onion and mayo filling. You can buy an onigiri mould online to make the recipe even easier

A crunchy chicken salad that's zesty, healthy and 4 of your 5-a-day. Try this for variety in your teenager's lunchbox or take it to work

Prepare these pesto egg and feta muffin bites for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as part of a picnic hamper. Simple to make, kids will love them!

Serve these meatballs Swedish-style with potatoes and lingonberry jam. You can also pack them in a wide-necked thermos with pasta for kids to take to school

Swap in different veg to this family-friendly curry, or add a can of chickpeas to make it chunkier. Kids can take it to school in a wide-necked thermos

Rustle up a spicy tuna wrap for a flavour-packed lunch, ideal to pack in a lunchbox for work or school. Spring onions, gherkins and capers all go well in it too, if you want to use up what’s in the fridge

This chocolatey snack makes a sweet little lunchbox filler. It's quick and easy to prepare too

Who could resist a chocolate orange in fruity form? These easy segments make the ideal lunchtime snack for kids and adults!

A sweet and fruity treat for kids needing a boost at lunchtime - yogurt swirled with mashed strawberries, topped with berries - ideal for 4 - 8-year-olds

Mix nut butter with creamy Greek yogurt and spice for a super simple lunchbox snack that kids will love - serve with apples or vegetable sticks

Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love

This noodle salad with sugar snap peas and baby corn makes a great packed lunch for kids - an easy way to get 2 of their 5 a day

Use cannellini beans, garlic and tahini in this quick, easy and healthy dip – perfect packed in kids' lunch boxes with pitta bread and veggies

Keep hunger pangs at bay with these healthy, yummy lunchbox nibbles

Satisfying and nutritious lunchbox fillers which take minutes to make

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

Snack on these moreish sunflower and pumpkin nibbles, a healthier choice for a night in front of the television

These bread-based pies are really portable - ideal for a picnic

Healthy, quick and simple tortilla wraps with shredded chicken, vegetables and salad - perfect for little lunchboxes