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no-bake lunchbox recipes
kids actually eat

9 recipes that skip the oven entirely: overnight oats, chia pudding, bliss balls, spreads and frozen bars.

why no-bake works for school mornings

Not every week has room for a batch of muffins. No-bake recipes come together with a blender, a bowl or a jar, and most of them are made the night before, so the morning job is just packing.

No oven also means no waiting for things to cool before they go in the box, and it makes these some of the easiest recipes for kids to help with.

how to pack no-bake recipes so they hold up

Most of these set in the fridge or freezer, so pack them cold, with an ice pack. Frozen bars and chocolates go in last, straight from the freezer, and add a little extra chill on the way.

Oats, puddings, mousse and spreads travel best in a small lidded pot. Bliss balls can sit straight in a compartment, while bars and chocolates do best right next to the ice pack, as they soften as they warm.

5 min

blueberry overnight oats

Creamy, gut-friendly overnight oats that keep energy steady.

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5 min

chocolate avocado mousse

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

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Two thick slices of crusty sourdough bread spread with deep purple blueberry chia seed jam on a wooden cutting board, beside a small glass jar of jam.

15 min

blueberry chia jam

A naturally sweet, fibre-rich jam made from real berries, with no refined sugar needed.

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Two thick slices of crusty sourdough bread spread with creamy white bean and tahini spread on dark marble, with a speckled ceramic bowl in the background.

5 min

creamy white bean spread

A creamy, protein-rich spread that’s mild, fluffy, and extremely kid-friendly.

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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.

10 min

tahini bliss balls

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

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Four small glass jars of creamy pink berry chia pudding topped with fresh blueberries and sunflower seeds, sitting on a wooden board next to a measuring spoon and a bowl of chia seeds.

10 min

probiotic PB & J chia pudding

A creamy PB&J-style chia pudding with kefir, berries, seeds, and enough staying power for breakfast, snacks, or lunchbox pots.

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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.

20 min

crunchy, nut-free, quinoa chocolates

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

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A hand holding a chewy frozen coconut lemon bar topped with shredded coconut over a stainless steel bento lunchbox with blueberries, yogurt, and more bars.

15 min

frozen coconut lemon bars

Chewy lemon freezer bars packed with fibre, healthy fats, and protein to keep kids full.

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A slice of crusty sourdough bread generously topped with creamy white bean pesto spread, being scooped with a spoon, with a small bowl of extra spread alongside.

10 min

creamy pesto spread

A creamy, herby white bean spread that takes 5 minutes in a blender. Perfect as a dip, sandwich layer or wrap filling.

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Recipe collection

no-bake lunchbox recipes
kids actually eat

9 recipes that skip the oven entirely: overnight oats, chia pudding, bliss balls, spreads and frozen bars.

why no-bake works for school mornings

Not every week has room for a batch of muffins. No-bake recipes come together with a blender, a bowl or a jar, and most of them are made the night before, so the morning job is just packing.

No oven also means no waiting for things to cool before they go in the box, and it makes these some of the easiest recipes for kids to help with.

how to pack no-bake recipes so they hold up

Most of these set in the fridge or freezer, so pack them cold, with an ice pack. Frozen bars and chocolates go in last, straight from the freezer, and add a little extra chill on the way.

5 min