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healthy lunchbox treats
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10 homemade treats for the lunchbox: fruit gummies, bliss balls, dark chocolates, power dates, mousse and cookies.

01

why a treat belongs in the lunchbox

Kids look forward to the fun part of their lunchbox, and a small treat makes the whole box feel worth opening. These are made at home with real fruit, dates, seeds, tahini and dark chocolate, so the sweet part still brings something useful.

Most of them add protein, healthy fats or fibre alongside the sweetness, which can make them more filling than a packaged snack and steadier on afternoon energy. They’re still treats: dates and honey are sugar too, just with better company.

02

how to pack treats so they hold up

Gummies, chocolates and power dates soften as they warm, so pack them straight from the fridge or freezer, right next to the ice pack.

Mousse travels best in a small lidded pot, next to the ice pack. Bliss balls, bliss cubes and cookies are happy at room temperature and can sit straight in a compartment.

Bright yellow homemade fruit gummies moulded into citrus wheel and strawberry shapes, resting in peach and pink silicone moulds.

mango coconut gummies

Bouncy, tropical gummies made with real fruit and healthy fats.

Translucent golden chamomile honey gummies in bunny, citrus and strawberry shapes inside a grey scalloped dish beside a yellow mould.

soothing chamomile gummies

Soft homemade gummies with soothing chamomile and real gelatin; a calmer, lower-sugar treat that still feels fun!

Bright orange mango carrot gummy worms on a pale textured surface beside Halloween spider decorations and silicone worm moulds.

mango carrot worm gummies

Bright orange homemade gummy worms with mango, carrot juice and lime. A simple no-bake Halloween treat for kids.

Skull-shaped dark chocolates in a ceramic bowl, with a hand holding one broken open to reveal its creamy salted tahini caramel centre.

salted tahini caramel chocolates

Little dark chocolate skulls with a creamy, salted tahini caramel centre. A simple no-bake Halloween treat.

A hand picking up a cocoa-dusted chocolate hazelnut bliss cube from a wooden board covered with dozens of fudgy date and cocoa cubes.

chocolate hazelnut bliss cubes

Fudgy no-bake cubes of dates, hazelnut butter, oats and cocoa, freezer-friendly and lunchbox-ready.

A chocolate tahini energy ball being rolled in desiccated coconut on an illustrated ceramic plate, with more bliss balls lined up on a wooden board.

tahini bliss balls

Tiny grab-and-go snacks with steady energy and real ingredients.

Dark-chocolate-dipped Medjool dates lined up on parchment paper, topped with finely chopped pistachios and a pinch of fleur de sel.

chocolate power dates

Chocolate-covered stuffed dates that taste like a treat, but come with plenty of fibre, healthy fats, and a lot more staying power.

A pile of small dark chocolate pieces speckled with popped quinoa on a pink and white patterned plate with a heart-shaped silicone chocolate mould in the background.

crunchy, nut-free, quinoa chocolates

Crunchy little chocolates that satisfy the sweet craving and help keep kids fuller for longer.

A hand holding three small round wooden bowls of silky dark chocolate avocado mousse over a stainless steel lunchbox containing cherry tomatoes.

chocolate avocado mousse

A familiar, creamy, chocolate dessert, made with gut- and brain-nourishing ingredients.

Golden-brown, soft-baked chickpea chocolate chip cookies piled on a small ceramic saucer on a light stone surface.

chickpea choc chip cookies

Soft, satisfying cookies with more protein and fibre to soften blood sugar swings.

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healthy lunchbox treats
kids actually eat

10 homemade treats for the lunchbox: fruit gummies, bliss balls, dark chocolates, power dates, mousse and cookies.

01

why a treat belongs in the lunchbox

Kids look forward to the fun part of their lunchbox, and a small treat makes the whole box feel worth opening. These are made at home with real fruit, dates, seeds, tahini and dark chocolate, so the sweet part still brings something useful.

Most of them add protein, healthy fats or fibre alongside the sweetness, which can make them more filling than a packaged snack and steadier on afternoon energy. They’re still treats: dates and honey are sugar too, just with better company.

02

how to pack treats so they hold up

Gummies, chocolates and power dates soften as they warm, so pack them straight from the fridge or freezer, right next to the ice pack.

Mousse travels best in a small lidded pot, next to the ice pack. Bliss balls, bliss cubes and cookies are happy at room temperature and can sit straight in a compartment.

Bright yellow homemade fruit gummies moulded into citrus wheel and strawberry shapes, resting in peach and pink silicone moulds.

mango coconut gummies

Bouncy, tropical gummies made with real fruit and healthy fats.

Translucent golden chamomile honey gummies in bunny, citrus and strawberry shapes inside a grey scalloped dish beside a yellow mould.

soothing chamomile gummies

Bright orange mango carrot gummy worms on a pale textured surface beside Halloween spider decorations and silicone worm moulds.

mango carrot worm gummies

Skull-shaped dark chocolates in a ceramic bowl, with a hand holding one broken open to reveal its creamy salted tahini caramel centre.

salted tahini caramel chocolates

A hand picking up a cocoa-dusted chocolate hazelnut bliss cube from a wooden board covered with dozens of fudgy date and cocoa cubes.

chocolate hazelnut bliss cubes

A chocolate tahini energy ball being rolled in desiccated coconut on an illustrated ceramic plate, with more bliss balls lined up on a wooden board.

tahini bliss balls

Dark-chocolate-dipped Medjool dates lined up on parchment paper, topped with finely chopped pistachios and a pinch of fleur de sel.

chocolate power dates

A pile of small dark chocolate pieces speckled with popped quinoa on a pink and white patterned plate with a heart-shaped silicone chocolate mould in the background.

crunchy, nut-free, quinoa chocolates

A hand holding three small round wooden bowls of silky dark chocolate avocado mousse over a stainless steel lunchbox containing cherry tomatoes.

chocolate avocado mousse

Golden-brown, soft-baked chickpea chocolate chip cookies piled on a small ceramic saucer on a light stone surface.

chickpea choc chip cookies

Nothing here yet — try another category.

THE LUNCHBOX FORMULA™

The Lunchbox Formula on a tablet

there's a reason these recipes work so hard for kids

They're all built around The Lunchbox Formula™ — the simple framework for packing food that helps kids get through the school day in one piece.

Free downloadDietitian approved11,000+ parents

By downloading, you’ll also receive our bi-weekly newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy

We love partnering with like-minded brands that share our values. Interested in a partnership or collaboration?