7 Sandwich-free lunchbox ideas

It’s a fact that many kids hate eating sandwiches for lunch.  If you think back to your own school days did you hate eating sandwiches too?

Was it because they went soggy, the bread dried out, or they just tasted “warm”?  

If your kids are the same – ask them WHY so you know how to pack lunches differently. As always, get them involved in packing their lunches too.

If you’re struggling here are 7 Sandwich Free ideas (plus an extra 5!!!) that you might like to test out with your kids!

1. Sweet Potato Frittata  USE Roasted Vege to make it quick!!! http://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/sweet-potato-frittata-619
2. Lunchbox pasties – I’d use butter puff pastry – and cold roast vegetables to save 15-20 minutes – and I would not waste time cooking carrots!?!            http://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/lunchbox-pasties-108
3. Corn Fritters – use 1 can corn or 2 fresh cobs of corn  https://www.mealplanningyourway.com/2013/03/06/whats-for-dinner-corn-fritters/
4. Whole Boiled eggs
5. Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls – avoid nuts of course – great way to use up leftovers!  http://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/vietnamese-rice-paper-rolls-346
6. Fried Rice  – using left over chicken (and rice)
7. Pizza Rolls -use bread rolls – hollow out a small amount of bread – put in pasta sauce (with sneaky vege) top with pineapple and cheese.

BONUS IDEAS:

8. Protein Poppers

• Chicken Poppers (mini meatballs):

http://communitytable.com/220460/donnaelick/30-minute-chicken-parmesan-meatball-poppers/

http://www.onelovelylife.com/chicken-zucchini-poppers-gf-df/

• Beef/ Lamb Poppers (mini meatballs) – Balsamic Glazed Meatballs, plus a stack of others: http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2012/11/balsamic-glazed-meatloaf-meatball.html

9. Lunch muffins: http://www.juliegoodwin.com.au/cheesy-muffins-recipe

10. 4 ingredient Quiche: https://wholefoodsimply.com/4-ingredient-quiche/
11. Coconut Lentil and Vegetable Pocket Pies: https://www.recipecommunity.com.au/baking-savoury-recipes/coconut-lentil-and-vegetable-pocket-pies/djml2wzw-8cf25-198325-cfcd2-i7xv6iqm
12. Vegetarian Sausage Rolls: https://www.recipecommunity.com.au/baking-savoury-recipes/clone-of-cyndi-omearas-vegetarian-sausage-rolls/88nawggm-0387e-295308-cfcd2-8919m55t

Don’t forget to grab our FREE lunchbox planning template to make planning these with the kids easier!

Clearly this list is just the tip of the iceberg!  In the comments below, tell me what are your best SANDWICH FREE lunch options?

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