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Lunchbox ideas

Our packed lunch ideas make it easy for you to find inspiration and incorporate a wide variety of foods into your childs' diet.

Our ideas are designed to be inexpensive, easy to buy and simple to make.

The lunchbox ideas are illustrative - please visit our portion size page for information. For more detailed guidance on children’s portions, visit the British Nutrition Foundation - Get Portion Wise

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Idea 1

Cheese and crackers
Satsuma
Cucumber
Boiled egg
Fruity flapjack
Water 

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Idea 2

Egg and salad sandwich
Rice crackers
Sliced cucumber
Sliced kiwi fruit
Cheese

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Idea 3

Cheese and salad roll
Clementine
Malt loaf
Carrot sticks
Houmous

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Idea 4

Ham and salad wrap
Cheese and crackers
Yoghurt
Pot of blueberries

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Idea 5

Tuna and cucumber roll
Houmous and sliced carrots
Popcorn
Sliced apple
Cheese

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Idea 6

Cheese and salad wrap
Sliced pepper
Houmous
Yoghurt
Strawberries

Knowsley pupils lunch box ideas

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