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Top 10 Back-to-School Recipes

Published 4 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Kid-Friendly Food to Kick Off the School Year

Hello Reader

The new school year has a way of arriving all at once and suddenly mornings feel rushed, lunchboxes need filling, and hungry kids seem to appear every hour asking for something to eat.

To make the transition a little easier, this week I’m sharing a collection of kid-friendly breakfast, lunch and snack recipes designed for busy school days. But even if you don't have kids to worry about, these recipes will still help you move through you day feeling well fed and satisfied.

So whether you’re easing back into routines or already counting down to the weekend, I hope these recipes help make the school-year reset feel just a little more manageable.

Grab and Go Breakfasts

πŸ‘‰ Lemon Blueberry Muffins - The secret to these delicious and moist blueberry muffins is in the yogurt. This muffin recipe is foolproof and endlessly customizable!

πŸ‘‰ Spiced Pear Baked Oatmeal - If your kids are not into porridge, why not try baked oatmeal instead? Nutritious and easy to throw together!

πŸ‘‰ Apple Turnovers - Flaky and delicious turnovers, perfect for an exciting breakfast on the go!

πŸ‘‰ Chocolate Almond Butter (Homemade Nutella) - My version of homemade Nutella is easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Smear some on toast for a easy breakfast option!

πŸ‘‰ Natural Maple Peanut Butter - Easy to make and with ingredients you know and trust. The added sweetness of maple makes this next level!

Lunch Box

πŸ‘‰ Tuna Salad Sandwich - This sandwich is loaded with meaty tuna, protein-heavy egg, mayo, crunchy celery, a mustard punch and a cheeky pickle.

πŸ‘‰ Egg Salad Sandwich - Brimming with protein rich egg and a sprinkling of greenery, this healthy and humble hero makes for a perfect packed lunch.

πŸ‘‰ Puff Pastry Pizza Margarita - Non-traditional? Perhaps. But there's nothing my kids loved more than a slice of pizza in their lunch box! This one is quick and easy to make.

πŸ‘‰ Pulled Pork and Cheese Quesadilla - Another sandwich alternative that kids love! We love then hot, but I think they are fantastic cold as well.

πŸ‘‰ Manuka Honey and Oats Granola Bars - These bars are made with all natural ingredients are so much tastier and cheaper than the store bought ones!

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!
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Love,
Julia x

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Julia Frey, a London-based recipe developer and photographer

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