high-protein lunchbox recipes
kids actually eat
12 recipes that bring real protein to the lunchbox: [lentil pasta, chickpea fritters, chicken nuggets, egg-and-oat pancakes] and more.
why protein matters at lunch
Protein helps keep kids full through the afternoon. Without enough of it, a lunchbox can wear off fast and leave them hungry long before pickup.
Every recipe here gets its protein from everyday foods like eggs, tofu, beans, cheese, Greek yogurt or sardines. No powders needed, and all of them work cold in a lunchbox.
how to build a lunchbox around them
Pack one of these as the main, then add some fruit or veg for colour, a small source of healthy fats like seeds, avocado or hummus, and a complex carb if the recipe doesn’t already bring one.
That covers all four pillars of The Lunchbox Formula™: protein, complex carbs, healthy fats and colour. Many of them also freeze well, so one batch can cover several school days.
pink beetroot & tofu pasta
A bright pink blender pasta sauce that takes minutes, is full of good stuff, and makes lunch feel instantly more fun.
crispy tofu nuggets
crunchy sardine fritters
carrot & parmesan fritters
protein chickpea pancakes
strawberry protein pancakes
dinosaur eggs
pizza scrolls
5 minute cheesy muffins
zucchini pizza muffins
creamy edamame dip
creamy white bean spread
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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.
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