LunchBox Inc. Recipe Ideas
Healthy goodness for you and the kids!
Healthy Flapjacks
This is a delicious recipe to whip up and pop in the lunch box this week.
The same delicious flavour and texture as the original, minus the sugar, butter and flour!
Packed full of fibre and vitamins, it'll be gobbled up in no time.
Twix Bars
Anyone wanna chocolate bar? A wholefood vegan one I mean ;)
Most definitely still a 'sometimes' food, but these Twix Bars are worth the time investment I promise!
Pumpkin Spice Raisin Snack Bites
Jammy Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Oat & Sunflower Butter Cookies
Almond Caramel Fudge Slice
Mocha Peanut 'Pick-me-up' Bars
Here’s one for the grown-ups! For all those who need a little pick-me-up during the day, this one is for you!
I adore anything that incorporates my two favorite things; chocolate and coffee. This bar take it even further and adds in some peanuts for a nutty flavor too!
Recipe of the Month
I don't know about you, but lolly cake was always the slice I gravitated towards as a kid and teen, but when I became more health conscious and realised that malt biscuits, condensed milk and Eskimo lollies were less than nourishing, I tried to make better choices. But the other day I decided nobody should have to miss out and decided to healthify it.
Like the majority of my recipes, they are many easy substitutions such as a different nut butter, nut or dried fruit. It's adaptable to your own tastes and I've tried it with chopped dates, dried blueberries and walnuts and it was fabulous!
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Featuring my favourite oats and banana, I had a hankering for something chewy and substantial with my morning cuppa the other day, so I whipped up these Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
I adapted a lactation cookie recipe I made on repeat a few months ago when Hope was born. Pulled out the brewers’ yeast and flax meal and added some ground chia and almond butter for healthy fats.
Chocolate Peanut Protein Bites
I whipped up these protein-packed bites using NuZest Chocolate Clean Lean protein powder, but you can use any kind of protein powder you like.
As you can see, my chocolate coating skills leave a lot to be desired, and I've since had recommended to insert a toothpick and roll the bite in the chocolate to get an even coverage all around. Try that and let me know how you go.
Raw Cookies and Cream Slice
Is there anything better than cookies and cream? Maybe chocolate cookies and cream!
I was feeling creative and this slice just kind of came into being, but I'm not sorry because it really works! This raw decadent slice is smooth and creamy with a delightful crunch from the cacao nibs.
Easy Single Serve Oatmeal Pancakes with Stewed Cinnamon Apples
Looking for a nourishing pancake with minimal ingredients and no added sugar? Look no further than these simple single serve oatmeal pancakes.
They’re so easy to make it’s a bit crazy and you’re sure to have all the ingredients in your pantry alre
Rice & Quinoa Crackers with Pumpkin Hummus
After much indulgence on the blog of late, I decided a savory option was in need.
Store-bought crackers and hummus can be full of nasties, including vegetable oils, refined flours and various additives and preservatives, so why not make your own?
Made with whole food ingredients, these crackers stay firm and crispy for weeks in an air-tight container!
Perfect to whip out after school for the peckish kiddos and a rather eye-pleasing addition to any antipasto platter if you're entertaining.
Raw Caramel Slice
Chocolate & Mango Bumper Bars
As a child, CookieTime Apricot and Chocolate Bumper Bars were my favourite!
I used to save my pocket money and buy them at the school tuck shop. Not only were they delicious but teenager me thought they were a healthier alternative to chocolate bars.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Raspberry Muffins
I made these after craving some of my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread one afternoon. I love muffins with little bursts of fruit flavor, so added some raspberries and they took these to the next level!
Gluten free, egg free, dairy free and refined sugar-free, these got a rave review from hubby who said they were literally the best thing I've ever made! High praise indeed.
Chocolate Chickpea Cookies
I've been getting feedback from many parents that their little ones are allergic/intolerant to eggs, so I decided to have a go at some egg-free baking.
The good thing about these deliciously soft and chewy cookies are that they're also dairy free, grain free and refined sugar-free too!
With a base of chickpeas, they pack a plant-based protein punch and are a good source of fiber, iron and zinc.
Only 6 ingredients, all blended in a food processor so no need for multiple bowls, these really come together in a matter of minutes!
Give them a go and let me know what you think!
