It’s hard enough to fill school lunchboxes each day, but when your child needs gluten-free options, it can be even more challenging. Here are some new ideas for a gluten-free lunchbox.
If you’re struggling to think of gluten-free options for your child’s lunchbox, I’ve found some great recipes and ideas to make lunchtime fresh, nutritious and delicious.
GLUTEN FREE LUNCH IDEAS
no green stuff veggie slice
There’s plenty of veggies in this No Green Stuff Veggie Slice but none of them are green so the kids probably won’t notice!
frittata bites
These Frittata Bites are great to use up leftover vegetables – super tasty and totally gluten free.
BLT salad lunch
Super fast to throw together on a busy morning, this BLT Salad Lunch is so delicious. Add a boiled egg to fill hungry tummies and store in a divided lunchbox.
air fryer sausage rolls
This simple Air Fryer Sausage Rolls recipe was super popular on Tik Tok and it’s gluten free!
chicken cakes
A great option for lunch, my Chicken Cakes recipe will fill them up and they taste great too.
5-ingredient frittata
This gluten-free Frittata is great served either hot in a thermos or cold. It’s also lactose-free and low FODMAP so a great option for kids with various food intolerances.
gluten-free snack ideas
honey popcorn
This lunchbox treat is a just a little bit fancy – Honey Popcorn is bound to be a favourite!
gluten free jammy dodgers
These Gluten Free Jammy Dodgers can easily be made dairy free with a simple ingredient swap. If you’ve never cooked with xanthan gum before, it can be bought in Woollies.
gluten free blueberry muffins
Muffins are always a great make-ahead recipe and perfect lunchbox fillers. This Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins recipe is a winner.
apricot balls
With only two ingredients, these Apricot Balls are super delicious and fast to make.
gluten free banana bread
With a moist texture and subtle sweetness, this Banana Bread is a great option for lunchbox snacks.
