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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    The 20 Best Freezer Friendly Lunchbox Items

    Published: Jan 22, 2017. Modified: Nov 1, 2018By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

    20 of the best freezer friendly lunchbox items! All in one place, no need to search. Don't go back to school without these easy recipes in your freezer. Make lunches quicker and easier with these kid approved freezer friendly recipes! #freezerfriendly #kidsfood #lunchbox #familyfood #lunch #bake #recipesforkids

    So, I'm no novice when it comes to freezing lunchbox stuff, but how do you know whether something can freeze or whether it is ok defrosted?

    And what about the question on everyone's lips: do they taste the same defrosted? Well, you can rest assured, if something on Kidgredients is labelled as freezer friendly, then it most definitely is!

    Without further ado, I give you the 20 best freezer friendly lunchbox items. Need more ideas? This post has 50+ freezable lunchbox items!

    the 20 best freezer friendly lunchbox items

    How to freeze for the lunchbox

    Make sure you choose freezer friendly recipes! The best practice is to free until solid flat out on a tray and then transfer to a container.

    If you want more information about keeping lunchboxes food safe until lunchtime, check out this post on Food safety 101 for home cooks.

    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Cacao and coconut seedy bliss balls
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    scrolls on a plate
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Broccoli and Cheese Muffins
    Broccoli and cheese muffins, perfect for the lunchbox, great as an on the go snack, or for a picnic and super yummy!
    Check out this recipe
    broccoli and cheese muffins on a plate
    "Not quite LCMs"
    Not quite LCMs are the perfect replacement for storebought LCM bars, or rice crispie bars!
    Check out this recipe
    Not quite lcms, the perfect replacer for storebought rice krispie bars!
    Sweet potato and sweet corn fritters
    These sweet potato and sweet corn fritters are the perfect dinner side, lunchbox filler or just afternoon snack!
    Check out this recipe
    sweet potato and sweet corn fritter stack
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Parmesan chicken basil baked meatballs
    Parmesan chicken basil baked meatballs, perfect for dinner, fabulous in a lunchbox, delicious as a protein hit.Yummy kid friendly, freezer friendly morsels!
    Check out this recipe
    parmesan chicken basil baked meatballs
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    muffins in a pan and on a wire rack
    Veggie and ham mini quiches with homemade shortcrust pastry
    Veggie and ham mini quiches with homemade shortcrust pastry.Perfect for the lunchbox and freezer friendly. The most delicious protein hit for lunchtime!
    Check out this recipe
    Veggie and ham mini quiches with homemade shortcrust pastry
    Cloud Jellies
    Delicious, nutritious and oh so kidfriendly! Cloud Jellies- a guest post by nutritionist Juliette Francois. Awesome yummy treat with no nasties!
    Check out this recipe
    cloud jellies
    Herby corn and zucchini fritters
    Delicious Corn and Zucchini Fritters, full of veggies, ready in 15 minutes and super delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    corn and zucchini fritters on a plate with a side salad
    Apple Pie Cookies
    These delicious apple pie cookies are filled with a yummy apple pie filling and are low in sugar. Perfect for the lunchbox.
    Check out this recipe
    Rainbow veggie slice
    This veggie packed slice is perfect to make for lunchboxes, just mix, bake and freeze in slices.
    Check out this recipe
    rainbow veggie slice
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Yum! Perfect for breakfast, snack time or the lunchbox! This recipe is so simple!
    teeny tiny quiches
    Teeny tiny quiches, these are the easiest lunchbox item you can make! Easy recipe that's a kid friendly lunchbox item!
    Check out this recipe
    Teeny tiny quiches, thes easiest lunchbox item you can make! Easy recipe that's a kid friendly lunchbox item!
    Crunchiest ever choc chip oat cookies
    Yummy crunchiest ever choc chip oat cookies! Easy to make recipe and makes 18.  Quick to bake. Perfect for lunchboxes!
    Check out this recipe
    crunchiest ever choc chip oat cookies
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    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!
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    No bake chewy choc chip museli bars

    So that's the best freezer friendly lunchbox items you're going to find! Get baking, get freezing and enjoy getting out the door quicker!


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    Comments

    1. Maria says

      January 12, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Where can I get the recipes from?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        January 13, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Each link is in the post!

        Reply
    2. Clare says

      March 17, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      Hi I'm from the UK and have just been shopping to try out 6 of your 20 ideas straight away - D is so fed up with sandwiches. Anyway to the point I can only buy leaf gelatine and I have no idea how that equates to powdered gelatin when making cloud jellies. Can you help so that my first attempt isn't a disaster!!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        March 19, 2017 at 8:22 pm

        Ok...so I'm not exactly sure of the leaf gelatin and how it compares but a quick search has told me that one tbsp is three sheets.

        Reply
    3. Rebecca says

      February 18, 2017 at 7:23 am

      Are all these bit baked/cooked then frozen and when defrosted they are just ready and safe to eat?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        February 18, 2017 at 8:40 am

        We bake them all, then pop them in the freezer, they either defrost in the lunchbox or overnight in the fridge before eating.

        Reply
    4. Carolyn Hird says

      February 17, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Absolutely loved your freezer treats. I'm going to cook some this weekend ... thank you. Can I pls check ... if you want to freeze individually do you
      A. Wrap in glad wrap
      B. Seal individually in snap lock bags
      C freeze the whole lot already sliced but in Tupperware or similar and then wrap when take out of the freezer

      Thanks in advance
      KR
      Carolyn

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        February 17, 2017 at 10:26 pm

        Hi Carolyn,

        I freeze on a tray then transfer to Tupperware or ziploc bags!

        Have fun baking,
        Kylie

        Reply
    5. Play-Based Parenting. says

      January 24, 2017 at 9:57 am

      This is so Awesome. Most useful school prep list ever... I am licking my lips by the way lol

      Reply
    6. Stacey Kemeys says

      January 22, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      I did not know you could freeze cloud jellies!!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        January 22, 2017 at 7:55 pm

        Yes! You can! The gelatin helps them to retain their form even when defrosted!

        Reply
        • Meg Erbacher says

          January 24, 2017 at 10:17 am

          Do the cloud jellies melt when kept in the lunch box until morning tea/lunch time??

          Reply
          • Kylie says

            January 24, 2017 at 10:18 am

            not in ours, but we use a good cooler bag and make sure everything goes in cold, with a good ice pack. 😉

            Reply

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