7 kid-friendly easy recipes using carrots (2024)

🥗💚 Spring is here and it’s time for salads! And this Mexican Salad is a good one!You’ll love it because:➕This salad is really satisfying – so it’s the perfect salad to pack for a filling work lunch that won’t leave you reaching for chocolate an hour later.➕It’s a flavour-fiesta! It features fresh and wholesome ingredients that will leave you feeling virtuous, and the zesty lime and honey dressing elevates the deliciousness!➕It’s easy to assemble and perfect to prep ahead for a quick and simple lunch or dinner or the perfect salad for summer barbecues.➕ It’s adaptable – you can add in additional ingredients or omit ones that you don’t love – looking at you coriander 👀Get the recipe on the blog, link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox or head over to goodiegoodielunchbox.com.auEnjoy!Bernadette x

8 months ago

🌽💛 There is nothing better than a simple meal that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.And these fritters fit the bill! They are a crowd pleaser – light, fluffy and really yummy.Why you’ll love these Corn Fritters:〰️ They are truly easy! A perfect recipe that your kids can help to create.〰️ They’re made with one bowl so clean up is a breeze.〰️ These fritters are made from simple ingredients you will likely already have in your cor fridge.〰️ They are light, fluffy and are really tasty with pops of sweetness from the corn.Grab them on the blog link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox or direct on my website goodiegoodielunchbox.com.auBernadette x

8 months ago

👀 Looking for a nutritious, delicious 😋 lunch idea? I’m sharing this fun lunch in partnership with @yakult_australiaTo make this quick and easy lunch, lightly toast a split English muffin, spread with tomato paste and top with cheese. Add on your toppings - I used capsicum cut into stars, cherry tomatoes, and sprinkled with oregano - then lightly grill the muffin for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts and becomes lightly golden.Allow the English muffin pizza to cool, and pack with carrot sticks cut with a crinkle cutter, celery and hummus along with fruit, and a delicious @yakult_australia – the perfect fit for school lunches! Yakult needs to be kept cool so pop your lunchbox in an insulated lunch bag or make sure to store in your school’s fridge.If you’d like to share your delicious lunch ideas, head on over to @yakult_australia to participate in their competition before 11.59pm on 22 August…and you could be one of four winners!#ad, #sponsored

8 months ago

Want to know the secret 🤫 ingredient in these delicious healthier Chocolate Muffins? I’ll give you a hint 🍠🧡😋These muffins have to be my favourite way to eat sweet potato - and I’m pretty sure it’s my kids favourite way too, they’re always devoured in my house! And they’re super easy to make and freeze beautifully so perfect for school lunches.Want the recipe? Head to the blog via the link in my profile, or goodiegoodielunchbox.com.au and search “chocolate muffins” 🧡💖Happy baking,Bernadette x

8 months ago

F R I Y A Y 💖💙I don’t know about you, but today couldn’t come fast enough!In Miss 7’s lunch:〰️ Healthy Chocolate Brownie (recipe on the blog, link in profile or goodiegoodielunchbox.com.au)〰️ crackers〰️ sandwiches with lettuce cheese and Vegemite〰️ feta cheese〰️ mini cucumbers〰️ mini capsic*ms〰️ mandarin〰️ strawberriesWhat would your kids eat first? Bernadette x

9 months ago

Brownies…but better for you! 🤎🍫🥒💚These fudgy zucchini brownies were developed several years ago when my husband had jetted off on a boys weekend, leaving me solo parenting three small children.And to anyone put in such a situation, I say brownies are an essential item. And you’ll love these Healthy Chocolate Brownies because:💚These brownies taste amazing, sweet but not overly so and they have a lovely fudgy texture💚They are made with simple ingredients that you will probably already have at home💚They’re a healthier option made with wholegrain flour, lower sugar and grated zucchini – and perfect for school lunches💚They are quick! You can be eating them within the hourGrab them from the blog link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox or direct from my website goodiegoodielunchbox.com.auHappy baking, Bernadette x

9 months ago

Happy Tuesday 🩵💙🩵 lunch for Mr 7 is looking good 🤩…in the Go Green small he has:〰️ cheese triangle〰️ mini cucumber & mini capsicum〰️ hummus〰️ rice crackers〰️ meatballs〰️ Spiced Apple Muffins (recipe on the blog link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox)〰️ strawberries & mandarinsPS we’re LOVING the new and improved insulated lunch bags from @montii.co 🙌 (gifted)

9 months ago

Kicking off the term with this little lunch for Miss 7, using leftover taco mince for wraps #wastenotwantnotI’ve packed:🥨 pretzels🌯 wraps with leftover taco filling, cheese, coleslaw and lettuce🥦 broccoli (yes she ate it, it’s one of her favs but don’t worry my other two wouldn’t touch it with a stick 🙃)🧁 healthy breakfast muffin (not just for breaky! You can grab the delish recipe on my blog, link in profile)🍓🍇🍊 fruit🍅 cherry tomatoes❓What are your favourite leftovers for school lunches? 🤔 let me know in the comments below 👇

9 months ago

A little reminder just in case you, like me, have kids who don’t eat all their lunch every day.There are so many reasons why lunch may come home partially eaten or uneaten. But just because lunch has come home does that mean it wasn’t a success? NO WAY!Lunchbox success to me is NOT my kids eating everything laid out before them. Sure it’s great when they do, but if they don’t then it’s not a reflection on me.I define success by what I offer. Success to me is OFFERING my children nutritious delicious food, a mix of food that is loved, liked and that they’re learning and for them to choose to eat or to choose not to eat.If you do have school lunches coming home here’s some tips:1️⃣offer the lunchbox again for afternoon snack2️⃣reuse leftovers in salads or with dinner3️⃣if large amounts are coming home regularly check that the size of the lunchbox is suitable, it could just be a lot of food4️⃣send a mix of food you know your kid eats with a new food, not all new foods at once so you know it’s not the food you’re sending but possibly the environment of school (they don’t have long to eat and it can be pretty overwhelming)5️⃣because play can be prioritised over food send food, that’s easy to eat (ie cut up into smaller portions) and that fills tummies up - think protein, fibre and fatsDo your kids finish their school lunches?Bernadette x

1 year ago

Are photos on the ‘gram still a thing? Let’s find out…in the @littlelunchboxco bento five:➕cucumber sticks➕carrot cake bliss balls (recipe on the blog link in profile)➕strawberries➕hummus➕crackers➕hard boiled egg➕pumpkin feta muffins (recipe on the blog link in profile)Have a great day! Bernadette x

1 year ago

I’m getting you ready for back to school with this delicious idea for a sandwich free lunch!In the bento five by @littlelunchboxco I’ve packed:➕ Tuna Pasta Salad (recipe on the blog link in profile)➕ veggie sticks tied together with a cute wrap band from @thelunchpunch➕hummus served in a bento cup by @littlelunchboxco to make clean up super easy➕ rice crackers➕ summer fruit salad (I made extra for my breakfast and snacks)Happy back to school! And if you have any questions about back to school lunches send me a message so I can help!And let me know in the comments your favourite non sandwich lunch ideas! 🌈❤️

1 year ago

Today I am packing a protein powered lunch in collaboration with @bboxforkids to celebrate the launch of their great new silicone snack cups! (AD)These easy-to-clean freezer and oven proof snack cups are such a great size - fitting perfectly in the non-sealed sections of your b.box lunchboxes - so they give even more options when packing nourishing and fun school lunches.And I personally love how they can be stacked together as a base and a lid or used separately as individual snack cups.In the @bboxforkids lunchbox we have:➕hard-boiled egg➕croissant with cheese and lettuce➕fruit (cut grapes for under 4s)➕unsweetened Greek Yogurt topped with choc chips, raspberries and pepitas➕veggie sticks➕hummusAnd in the snack box:➕protein enriched muffin➕rice and quinoa crackersWhat are your favourite protein options you like to pack for school lunches?

2 years ago

These Nut Free Bliss Bites are a lunchbox favourite! With no added sugar they’re a delicious sweet treat that’s so easy to prepare - and they freeze beautifully too.Want the recipe? Drop me a 🍫 or a ❤️ and I’ll get you the recipe or grab from the blog link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox or goodiegoodielunchbox.com.auBernadette x

2 years ago

I’ll tell you what I want what I really, really want…I really want this Rice Noodle Salad. On repeat.And I bet you will too. Because two words…noodly goodness 🥢🥗😋This bún noodle salad with tofu is the business. Fresh and crunchy, flavourful and aromatic. And it’s substantial enough so you won’t be hungry an hour later! Want the recipe?Drop me a 🥢 or 🥗 or your favourite emojis and I’ll get it to you or grab from the link in my bio @goodiegoodielunchbox or head to goodiegoodielunchbox.com.au and grab direct from my site.Happy lunching, Bernadette x

2 years ago

A little lunch inspo for your Wednesday- what would your kids eat first? 😋In the @littlelunchboxco bento three➕Apple Pie Bliss Ball (recipe on the blog, link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox or goodiegoodielunchbox.com.au)➕strawberries➕grapes (halve for under 4s)➕Pizza Scroll (recipe on the blog, link in profile @goodiegoodielunchbox or goodiegoodielunchbox.com.au)➕cucumbers (little pick by @thebentobuzz)➕croissant with lettuce and cheese➕cheese triangle➕cherry tomatoHave a fab day! Bernadette x

2 years ago

Is your face more often like this 😩when you realise you need to pack school lunches? Or is it like this 🤩?I’m generally 95% 🤩 5%😫 and I have a few tips and tricks to keep energised and excited about packing varied school lunches!Tip 1️⃣ meal plan your school lunches like you would your dinners. If you do not meal plan already, you NEED to. It saves you time and money. I find it easy to plan out my meals and lunchboxes for the week and at the same time I write out my grocery list.Tip 2️⃣ Bake in bulk and stash in the freezer. What I tend to do is bake multiple batches of baking in one day and freeze my goodies in reusable ziplock bags or containers to use throughout the term. SIMPLE and really not much more effort than baking one batch. Frozen baked goods normally last 2-3 months so you can bake and freeze enough to last you the whole term.Tip 3️⃣ if you’re really looking to step up your prep to the next level you can also freeze pre-made sandwiches, bread rolls and croissants and have this ready to pull out as needed. But just a note. Not all fillings freeze equally. Don’t go freezing lettuce you will end up with slimy green gunk. But chicken, ham and cheese tend to freeze well.Tip 4️⃣ prep foods ahead of time to pull out quickly for school lunches. For example carrot and celery sticks, poached or roasted chicken, salads, hard boiled eggs or even double your dinner recipe to send leftovers the next day.Tip 5️⃣ embrace night packing. This works for me as I’m less rushed. And I truly always regret it when I don’t! And if you the room and enough lunchboxes you can even step this up a level by packing for two days of lunches. I find if you’re using food quality lunchboxes they’ll stay fresh.What are your tips for school lunch packing? Bernadette x#schoollunchideas #lunchboxideas #lunchbox #kindergarten #schoolmums #healthykids #fussyeater #pickyeater #whatmykideats #healthyfood #healthykidsfood #foodforkids #lunchboxlove #lunchboxes #whatsforlunch #healthylunchideas #kidslunchboxideas #kidslunchbox #goodiegoodielunchbox

2 years ago