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Keeping your little one\u2019s lunches tasty, healthy and varied can be difficult around a full schedule so we\u2019re here to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve scoured the web and handpicked 10 recipes that we loved the look of. Hopefully you and your kids do too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a01 <\/span>Falafel Salad Pittas<\/a> – <\/strong>With a few great shortcut ingredients and some punchy flavours, these falafel salad pittas are ideal for a quick lunchbox filler or picnic<\/p>\n

\u00a02 <\/span>Super Quick Frittata<\/a> – <\/strong>Let the microwave do all the hard work and have lunch ready in next to no time.<\/p>\n

\u00a03 <\/span>Red Pepper Houmous<\/a> – <\/strong>Houmous is always a winner. Serve with lots of crunchy crudit\u00e9s to help kids towards their five a day.<\/p>\n

\u00a04 <\/span>Banana and Oat Bites<\/a> – <\/strong>Pack some of these little bites if you’re heading out on a family day trip or picnic.<\/p>\n

\u00a05 <\/span>Cheddar Pinwheels<\/a> – <\/strong>Little ones will love to help make these simple pinwheel style sandwiches \u2013 perfect for lunch boxes or taking with you out and about.<\/p>\n

\u00a06 <\/span>Secret Veg Sausage Rolls<\/a> – <\/strong>A few clever tricks make these sausage rolls a great healthy snack idea for kids. Mixing meat with veg, lentils and herbs keeps them moist and full of flavour, then swapping filo pastry for the standard puff gives a super-crispy crust.<\/p>\n

\u00a07 <\/span>Chicken Nugget Pittas<\/a> – <\/strong>Treat the kids to This super easy chicken nugget pittas recipe. Stuff toasted pittas with crispy nuggets, herby garlic cream cheese and plenty of salad for a quick lunch the whole family will love.<\/p>\n

\u00a08 <\/span>Pesto Chicken Club Sandwich<\/a> – <\/strong>Recreate a pub lunch classic with this easy chicken club sandwich recipe \u2013 a little punchy pesto brings a delicious Italian twist.<\/p>\n

\u00a09 <\/span>Summer Vegetable Penne<\/a> – <\/strong>An easy-going pasta recipe that\u2019s full of veg too. Pack into lunchboxes and scatter with the basil and cheese.<\/p>\n

\u00a010 <\/span>Thai Spiced Fishcakes<\/a> – <\/strong>No filleting, no bones – just open a can of tuna and mash some spuds for fuss-free Thai-flavoured fishcakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to use KidStart when doing your grocery shop<\/a> to earn money back for your children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Keeping your little one\u2019s lunches tasty, healthy and varied can be difficult around a full schedule so we\u2019re here to help. We\u2019ve scoured the web and handpicked 10 recipes that we loved the look of. 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