Back to school? Mid school holidays? Just your average weekend? The perfect time to get baking and do a lunchbox prep bake! I've got 100 freezer friendly lunchbox snacks for you, grouped by type and ready to go! So get your bake on.
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Scrolls
Scrolls are the ultimate lunchbox item! Freezer friendly, quick to make and fillable with virtually anything, you can't go past a scroll. Sweet or savoury, there are options for everyone, with one thing in common- they all freeze really well.
Three veg lunchbox scrolls
These awesome three veg lunchbox scrolls are perfect for the lunchbox and easy to make and freeze. Packed with veggies and super yummy!
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Spinach pinwheels, with cheese and basil
These delicious spinach pinwheels are perfect for lunchboxes and made in under 30 minutes! Vegetarian, full of flavour and freezer friendly.
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Hawaiian pizza scrolls
These Hawaiian pizza scrolls are quick to make and perfect for the lunchbox. Freezable and super kid friendly, they will be a lunchbox winner.
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Easiest ever ham and cheese pizza scrolls
Easiest ever ham and cheese pizza scrolls- the quickest & yummiest way to get scrolls ready for lunch! Kid friendly, freezer friendly & perfectly delicious!
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Apple pie yoghurt dough scrolls
Low in sugar and easy to make these apple pie yoghurt dough scrolls are a winner. Perfect for the lunchbox, they freeze well and are super portable. A sweet take on yoghurt dough!
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Salami pizza scrolls
Salami pizza scrolls, perfect for the lunchbox, easy to make and easy to freeze. Great for making with kids.
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Cinnamon sultana scrolls
These sultana cinnamon scrolls are perfect for the lunchbox, easy to make and freezer friendly!
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5 ingredient strawberry scrolls
These 5 ingredient strawberry scrolls are delicious and easy to make! Freezer friendly and great for popping in the lunchbox. 5 simple ingredients that make the strawberries shine! #recipe #lunchbox #strawberry #yoghurtdough #scrolls #kidsfood #kidfriendly #blw
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Sweet muffins for lunchboxes
Whether you ice them or don't muffins are perfect for the lunchbox, they freeze well, come in so many flavours and are great for little hands to grab and eat! Great for a lunchbox treat, some even contain no added sugar.
Milo Muffins, one bowl
You can't go past these delicious milo muffins for the perfect lunchbox treat! Mixed in one bowl, they are quick and easy to make.
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Banana oat muffins
These one bowl banana oat muffins are awesome for breakfast or lunchboxes and contain no added refined sugar! Freezer friendly and delicious!
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Avocado banana muffins
These avocado banana muffins are perfect for kids- you can't even tell they are smuggling good stuff! Double choc for extra kid friendliness, but low in sugar!
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best fluffy blueberry muffins
These are the best fluffy blueberry muffins you can make! Kid friendly and super yummy, they will quickly become your favourite muffins. Made with buttermilk for extra fluffiness!
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Strawberry smoothie breakfast muffins
Strawberry smoothie breakfast muffins, amazing school holiday baking with strawberries at their finest. Easy, kidfriendly, freezer friendly and extra healthy.
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Carrot and spice muffins
Delicious carrot and spice muffins, the perfect combo of sweetness and earthy spices. A kid favourite, these muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, butalso sophisticated enough for afternoon tea for adults.
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Apple oat muffins, no refined sugar!
Apple oat muffins, this refined sugar free recipe is great in the freezer, lunchbox and fab as a grab and go breakfast! #kidsfood #healthykids #refinedsugarfree #muffins #recipe via @kidgredients
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Sweet potato choc chip muffins
Yummy! With sweet potato and dark choc chips, these don't need any other sweetening.
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Date and banana muffins, no added sugar!
Date and banana muffins, no added sugar! Perfect for the lunchbox and ideal for an afternoon snack. Yummy and freezer friendly. Kid favourite!
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Passionfruit and yoghurt cupcake-muffins
Yummy passionfruit and yoghurt cupcake-muffins perfect for year round baking. Freezer friendly, lunchbox ready, kid friendly- perfect bake project!
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Hidden veggies! Freezer friendly, with zucchini and yummy cocoa...you can almost pretend they are chocolate! Dairy free and so very yummy, this easy to bake recipe will become a family favourite. Best ever chocolate zucchini muffins.
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Cakes and loaves
Baking a cake or loaf means that you can slice it up and freeze the pieces, perfect for school lunches! Just defrost in the lunchbox.
Amazing food processor apple cake
This amazing whole apple food processor cake uses unpeeled apples for extra flavour and contains no extra added sugar. Perfect for the lunchbox, and freezer friendly.
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Lemon drizzle loaf
lemon drizzle loaf, perfect as a sweet treat, but with low sugar! Enjoy it for afternoon tea! Freezer friendly.
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Apple and cinnamon loaf
This apple cinnamon loaf is perfect in the lunchbox and goes in the freezer too! Easy to bake recipe that is so yummy!
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Coconut and lemon yoghurt loaf
Coconut and lemon yoghurt loaf, the best loaf you can make for lunchboxes! Perfect uniced, freezer friendly, kid friendly and extra yummy.
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Vanilla passionfruit loaf
This vanilla passionfruit loaf is easy to make and slice and freeze for the lunchbox. Yummy and no mixer needed!
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Pear and Zucchini Bread
Yum! This delicious pear and zucchini bread is a fab low sugar sweet treat for the lunch box.
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Carrot cake loaf
Carrot cake loaf, an easy and yummy freezer friendly carrot cake that fits easily in the lunchbox! Perfrect for afternoon tea and a veggie hi!
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Choc chip banana bread
Choc chip banana bread with no added extra refined sugar. Super yummy, easy make and freezer friendly. Great for the lunchbox!
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Jaffa cake- orange and chocolate cake
Jaffa cake- orange and chocolate cake with no extra refined sugar. Delicious and perfect for using up fresh seasonal oranges.
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Savoury muffins
Just like their sweet counterparts, savoury muffins freeze well, are easy to pack and perfect for lunchboxes. They are also great for kids who like to eat quickly so they can play faster! Use them to replace a sandwich.
Broccoli and Cheese mini muffins
broccoli and cheese mini muffins, a savoury muffin perfect for the lunchbox. Easy to make and super kidfriendly freezer friendly too! #kidsfood #yummy #recipe #healthykids
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Fetta, salami and capsicum savoury muffins
Fetta, salami and capsicum savoury muffins, perfect for the lunchbox and super easy to make, these are a great substitute for a sandwich in school lunchboxes.
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Ham and veggie muffins
These delicious ham and veggie packed muffins are full of veggies and protein, designed with getting kids through the school day in mind! Great for the lunchbox.
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Carrot, cheese and chive muffins
Savoury and scrummy carrot, cheese and chive muffins, perfect for the lunchbox, freezer and kid friendly with a serve of sneaky veggies!
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Pizza mini muffins
Pizza mini muffins, perfect for the lunchbox and an awesome afternoon snack. Savoury with bacon and cheese, this yummy recipe freezes well and makes 24 mini muffins!
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Slices
Slices are great for the lunchbox, just chop into the right size pieces and freeze. Then pop in the lunchbox in the morning!
Cornflake honey slice
This cornflake honey slice has the right amount of crunch and is perfect for the lunchbox! Quick and easy to make.
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ANZAC slice, an updated classic
This delicious ANZAC slice is a modern take on an Aussie classic, the ANZAC cookie. Easy to make and delicious, it's a crowd pleaser!
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Brown sugar apple slice
A delicious slice for the lunch box or afternoon tea. Quick to make and easy to make gluten-free.
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Berry polenta slice low sugar, gluten free
This delicious berry polenta slice is low in sugar and gluten free! Perfect for lunchboxes and awesome for freezing!
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Tropical mango and passionfruit treat slice
Tropical mango and passionfruit treat slice. This delicious slice is a perfect summer treat! Sweet and yummy!
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Gluten and dairy free chocolate brownies
These gluten and dairy free chocolate brownies are fudgey, delicious and easy to make! Perfect for afternoon tea or a yummy dessert.
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Tropical mango coconut slice
Lower in sugar than other coconut slices, this tropical mango coconut slice is perfect for the lunchbox or a mid afternoon snack! Kid friendly, freezer friendly and totally delicious.
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Fritters
Fritters are the perfect way to pack loads of veggies in! They freeze so well and can be used in so many different ways- pop them in straight, put them in a wrap or sandwich or serve them as a dinner side.
Pumpkin fritters
These delicious pumpkin fritters are cheesy and super family friendly. Ideal as lunch, a dinner side or even a savoury breakfast.
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Vegemite and cheese cauliflower fritters
These vegemite and cheese cauliflower fritters are awesome for the lunchbox! Kid-friendly flavours and a veggie hit, they are freezer friendly too.
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Tuna and veggie fritters
These yummy tuna and veggie fritters are easy to make and perfect for the lunchbox. Enjoy hot or cold!
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Chicken, haloumi and kale fritters
Chicken, haloumi and kale fritters, yummy as a dinner protein, perfect as a cold lunchbox addition! Even great as a burger!
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Sweet potato and sweet corn fritters
These sweet potato and sweet corn fritters are the perfect dinner side, lunchbox filler or just afternoon snack!
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Baked zucchini fritters, only 4 ingredients!
Baked zucchini fritters, the healthier way to enjoy zucchini fritters, perfect in the lunchbox or as a dinner side. Only 4 ingredients!
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Sweetcorn fritters
Delicious sweetcorn fritters that are perfect in the lunchbox. Lots of suggestions for other fritters perfect for the lunchbox. Also a brilliant side dish!
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Muesli bars
Don't buy muesli bars! They are so easy to make! Just a few ingredients to make your own freezer-friendly muesli bars the whole family will love!
"Not quite LCMs"
Not quite LCMs are the perfect replacement for storebought LCM bars, or rice crispie bars!
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Blueberry and cacao nib no bake muesli bars
Freezable and super yummy, these blueberry and cacao nib no bake muesli bars are fantastic for the lunchbox! Perfect snack for afternoon or morning tea too.
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No bake chewy choc chip muesli bars
Yummy and easy to make these no bake chewy choc chip muesli bars are perfect for the lunchbox and super kid friendly! Better than bought ones.
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Cranberry and white chocolate muesli bars
No bake cranberry and white chocolate muesli bars that are perfect for the lunchbox! Nut free, yummy and so chewy. No need to bake, simple to make.
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Quiches and frittatas
Put simply, quiches and frittatas are perfect for the lunchbox. They allow you to pop virtually anything in them- and they freeze well.
Tuna and veggie mini quiches
These tuna and veggie mini quiches are perfect for the lunchbox!
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Bacon and broccoli crustless quiches, 4 ingredients!
These bacon and broccoli crustless quiches only have 4 ingredients and are perfect for freezing for the lunchbox!
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Rainbow veggie slice
This veggie packed slice is perfect to make for lunchboxes, just mix, bake and freeze in slices.
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Sweet potato and zucchini healthy strata bake
Perfect for breakfast and great in the lunchbox, this sweet potato and zucchini healthy strata bake is jam packed full of veggies. Kid and freezer friendly. Great way to start the day with extra veggies!
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Sweet potato, broccoli and carrot tortilla quiches
Sweet potato, broccoli and carrot tortilla quiches, perfect for the lunchbox with no tricky pastry! Easy to make a super kid friendly.
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Lunchbox bacon and veggie quiches
Lunchbox bacon and veggie quiches, perfect in the lunchbox and super easy to make! Yummy, kidfriendly and veggie packed!
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teeny tiny quiches
Teeny tiny quiches, these are the easiest lunchbox item you can make! Easy recipe that's a kid friendly lunchbox item!
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Bacon and egg frittatas
With only 4 ingredients, these bacon and egg frittatas are quick to make and perfect to freeze for the lunchbox.
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Tricolour veggie frittatas
These tricolour veggie frittatas are perfect for the lunchbox and awesome for breakfast. Cram in the veggies and make the lunchbox more fun.
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Noodle and veggie frittatas
Perfect for the lunchbox, these noodle and veggie frittatas are a fun way to include veggies and eggs! Freezer friendly and super delicious.
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Bliss balls
The ultimate in quick prep, bliss balls are great for the lunchbox, sweet enough to keep the kids happy, but small enough to be one bite! They freeze so well, I've always got the freezer stocked with them.
4 ingredient strawberry cheesecake bliss balls
4 ingredient strawberry cheesecake bliss balls! Yummy, easy to make recipe that is kid friendly and freezer friendly!
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Nut free passionfruit bliss balls
These yummy nut free passionfruit bliss balls are perfect for the lunchbox, dairy free, nut free and freezer friendly! The kids will love their summery flavour.
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Lemon coconut bliss balls, nut free!
These yummy coconut bliss balls are perfect for the lunchbox
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Mango snack bites
Mango snack bites, perfect in the lunchbox, dairy free and easy to make, this recipe is even great at breakfast for an easy on the go option!
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Apple pie oat bliss balls
Apple pie oat bliss balls- perfect for the lunchbox, nut free, freezer friendly and only 5 ingredients. Delicious and kid friendly.
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Cacao and coconut seedy bliss balls
These cacaco and coconut seedy bliss balls are nut free and perfect for the lunchbox. They freeze well too!
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Blueberry snack bites
This delicious blueberry snack bites are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, or great in the lunchbox or even for an extra bit of yum at breakfast time! Super easy, dairy free recipe. No bake! Make them in only 15 minutes!
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Cherry ripe bliss ball bombs
Cherry ripe bliss ball bombs, easy no bake bliss balls perfect for the lunchbox. Nut free, gluten free and dairy free. Yummy and freezer friendly!!
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Nut free chocolate bliss balls, no desiccated coconut!
Nut free chocolate bliss balls, with no desiccated coconut! Great in the lunchbox as a yummy treat.
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Pizza
Cold pizza is my kids favourite and there is nothing better than opening up your lunchbox and finding a favourite food!
Lunchbox mini pizzas
Lunchbox mini pizzas, quick and easy to make and freezable! Perfect for the lunch box or a snack at home for lunch. Kid friendly!
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Brown rice mini pizzas
These mini pizza bases are gluten free, easy to make and super easy to freeze.
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Star pizzas, made with spinach yoghurt dough
These star pizzas are super easy to make and use spinach yoghurt dough, to make them even more festive! Fun to make with the kids.
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Cookies and biscuits
Cookies and biscuits are great in the lunchbox, so why not bake and freeze some to grab them in the morning and put straight into the lunchbox?
Simple vanilla cookies
These yummy vanilla cookies are simple to make and perfect for cooking with kids as they contain no egg (bring on cookie dough taste testing!)!
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4 ingredient weetbix banana cinnamon cookies
4 ingredient weetbix banana cinnamon cookies perfect in the lunchbox, freezer friendly and easy to make!
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Double choc zucchini cookies
Super low in sugar and packing a veggie punch, these fudgey, yummy double choc zucchini cookies are sure to please! Perfect as a snack or in the lunchbox and made with wholemeal flour and oats.
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Healthier cornflake crunch cookies
Healthier cornflake crunch cookies with low sugar and lots of crunch! Perfect for snack time, and in the lunchbox, they also freeze really well!
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Tiny teddies, made with milo, 4 ingredients
These 4 ingredient tiny teddies are perfect for baking with kids, making for the lunchbox and an afternoon snack! You only need 4 ingredients to make them and one is milo!
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Crunchy 5 ingredient cheese crackers
These crunchy 5 ingredient cheese crackers are perfect for the lunchbox, quick and easy to make using yoghurt dough!
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Simple cheese mini crackers (100 in a batch)
Simple cheese mini crackers (100 in a batch) perfect for the lunchbox or snackbox, easy to roll and cut, quick to bake, tasty! Kid friendly!
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Breads and flatbreads
3 ingredient sweet potato flatbreads
These 3 ingredient sweet potato flatbreads are super versatile and perfect for lunches, using as a pizza base, or dipping into curries! Easy to make and freezer friendly.
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super easy 3 ingredient flatbreads
3 ingredient flatbreads, so easy to make, freezer friendly and kid friendly! No rising, no waiting, no baking just quick and simple!
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Chia Bread- no bread machine required
You need to try this easy to make chia bread. Quick, yummy and foolproof, it's perfect for sandwiches or toast!
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6 ingredient herb and cheese easy pull apart loaf
6 ingredient herb and cheese easy pull apart loaf easy to make with the kids and super yummy! Get baking and do maths and literacy at the same time!
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Cheese and bacon rolls, just like bakery ones! Conventional method
These delicious cheese and bacon rolls are just like bakery ones and quick and easy to make with a conventional or Magimix Cook Expert method.
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Pikelets
Pikelets aren't just perfect for breakfast, they freeze well and are great in the lunchbox.
4 ingredient pineapple pikelets
These pikelets (mini pancakes) are super easy and super cheap to make! In fact, I just made them with ingredients from Aldi!
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Wholemeal, dairy free pikelets
These wholemeal dairy free pikelets are my go to recipe for quick yummy no bake pikelets. These mini pancakes are low in sugar and perfect topped with yoghurt and berries.
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Sultana pikelets, no added sugar!
Wholemeal sultana pikelets, no added sugar, perfect for the lunchbox, a mid morning snack or even as breakfast!
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Wholesome Breakfast pikelets
These wholesome breakfast pikelets are perfect for getting kids on the right foot for a great day at school.
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Raspberry porridge pikelets, no added sugar!
These raspberry porridge pikelets are easy to make and have no added sugar! Freezer and kid friendly they are the ultimate portable snack!
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Pastries
Sausage rolls, pasties and pastries work well in the lunchbox! Make them in advance for grab and go.
ham and zucchini pastry rolls
These ham and zucchini pastry rolls are a modification of an old favourite family recipe. They are delicious as finger food, great for lunchboxes and really easy to make!
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"Healthy" beef and veggie sausage rolls
Beef and veggie sausage rolls, healthier than your average, packed with veggies!
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Veggie and rice pasties
These veggie and rice pasties are perfect for lunch, freezer friendly once cooked and super kid friendly!
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Beef and veggie pasties
What's not love about a pastie? Beef and veggies and oh so yummy!
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Cheese and bacon sausage rolls
These delicious cheese and bacon sausage rolls are so yummy! Perfect for parties, or at home lunches, or even a sneaky dinner, they freeze well before cooking.
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No bake slices and treats
What's not to love about no bake treats and slices? Freeze in bite size for special lunchbox treats.
Hedgehog slice
This is the most delicious ever hedgehog slice, nut free and no bake! Quick and easy to make a perfect for sharing. The perfect chocolate fix.
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Lemon fridge slice, no bake yumminess
This yummy lemon fridge slice is the best treat ever! Deliciously tangy, and super sweet its only downfall is you have to keep it in the fridge. But it's no bake!
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No bake apricot coconut slice
This delicious no bake apricot coconut slice is perfect for the lunchbox or a snack. Dairy free, gluten free, freezer friendly and YUMMY!
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Coconut ice
Made with only 5 ingredients, this sweet coconut ice is perfect for sharing at Christmas time. Make it in advance and enjoy this traditional Christmas time treat.
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Cloud Jellies
Delicious, nutritious and oh so kidfriendly! Cloud Jellies- a guest post by nutritionist Juliette Francois. Awesome yummy treat with no nasties!
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Expert tips and FAQs
Whatever recipe you choose, you'll find something awesome that will help you get ready for school lunches.
How do I freeze lunchbox snacks?
Generally speaking I freeze them on a tray until solid and then transfer to a bag or container.
How long can lunchbox snacks be frozen for?
Up to three months when they are in an airtight container.
How do you defrost lunchbox snacks?
Simple! Put them in the lunchbox. They will be ready and defrosted by lunchtime.
What other tips do you have about freezing snacks?
Label the snacks! With the name of the recipe and the date. We have previously had massaman beef spaghetti due to my poor labelling.
How do you keep lunchboxes cool?
With a good quality cooler bag and some ice bricks. We like the arctic zone ones from Mini Hippo.
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