lunchbox dips & spreads
kids actually eat
5 homemade dips and spreads to turn crackers, wraps, toast and veg sticks into a proper school lunch.
why a good spread does so much work
A spread is the quiet part of a lunchbox that decides whether the rest gets eaten. Crackers, wraps, bread and veg sticks are much more appealing with something creamy to dip them in or spread on top.
Shop-bought jars often lean on sugar, oils and additives. These five are made with simple ingredients you recognise, and most take 5 to 15 minutes, so one batch on the weekend covers several school days.
how to pack dips and spreads for school
Pack dips in a small leak-proof pot with the dippers next to it, or spread them straight onto wraps, toast or crackers in the morning. Keep everything cold with an ice pack until lunchtime.
Pair a protein-rich spread like edamame or white bean with complex carbs and some fruit or veg, and you’ve covered the four pillars of The Lunchbox Formula™: protein, complex carbs, healthy fats and colour.
creamy edamame dip
A creamy green dip that helps turn crackers, toast, wraps, or veg sticks into something that actually fills kids up.
creamy white bean spread
creamy pesto spread
chocolate hazelnut spread
blueberry chia jam
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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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