Are you looking for some inspiration for packed lunches for your children for the new school year? We’ve got 10 tasty recipes for you to try that are easy to make and we’re sure will be a hit with your little ones.
Remember to use KidStart when doing your online supermarket order to earn savings for your kids too!
Supermarkets you can earn KidStart Savings with
Here are some of the Grocery partners that you can earn cashback with:
Sainsbury’s – get up to 5% back for your kids
Iceland – get up to 2% back for your kids
Waitrose – get up to £5 back for your kids (usually £1.60)
Ocado – get 2% back for your kids
Tesco – get up to £4 back for your kids
Asda – get up to 2% back for your kids
Morrisons – get £2.50 back for your kids
Recipes
Sweet potato, spinach & feta tortilla
Make this tortilla the night before for a quick and easy lunchbox staple. With sweet potato, spinach and feta, it’s packed with flavour and only five ingredients that can be substituted for your kid’s favourite fillings.
Peanut Butter, Oat and Choc Chip Cookies
If you’re looking for a homemade sweet treat then these Sainsbury’s cookies are simple and quick to make.
BLT Pasta Salad
An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day!
DIY Lunch Tray
A perfect pick and mix lunchbox idea for kids, we love this mix of crunchy crudités, crackers and dip as a quick and easy packed lunch.
Mini Pizzas
Lunch for the kids is a cinch with these crispy golden mini pizzas. Decorate with your little one’s favourite toppings and they’re delicious hot or cold.
Potato and Kale Cakes
This potato and kale cake recipe from M&S are ideal for small hands, and a good way of packing in more veggies.
Peach and Ginger Granola Bars
Crunchy, chewy and loaded with oats, nuts, seeds, sweet peach and a warming hint of ginger, these granola bars are good for lunchboxes or a quick energy boost on the go.
Lunchbox Roll-Ups
A wrap is a great alternative to the standard packed lunch sandwich. These easy lunchbox roll-ups can be made the night before to beat the morning rush!
Tuscan Chicken Wrap
If you’re looking for some more filling inspiration for wraps then this salad and Tuscan chicken recipe is worth a try! Not only is it quick to make to but they’re super tasty and nutritious.
One Bowl Banana and Raspberry Muffins
These one bowl muffins are perfect for a little afternoon baking activity with the kids and when you’re done, there will only be one bowl to wash up. Winning!
Please tag us on socials if you make any of these recipes, we’re excited to hear how they go!
KidStart Savings correct as of date of publishing 09/07/2026.