These lunches are perfect for back to school 

<p>Thinking of new, interesting lunch ideas to keep little mouths fed can be hard. Which is why we've rounded up some ingenious ways to keep them full and fueled for the day ahead.</p><p>Now that your little learners are back to school, pack them off with a tasty and balanced lunch they'll look forward to. Here's some inspo to get you started...</p><h2>1. mini meatballs in pitta breads</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mini-meatball-pittas" target="_blank">Mini koftes</a> are a great way of spicing up lunchboxes. Fill a pitta with salad, koftes and a little mayo and you're onto a winner. You can use this meatball mixture to make mini meatloaves in a muffin tin too. Batch-cook and freeze!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mini-meatball-pittas__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mini-meatball-pittas__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>2. Kidney bean burgers</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/kidney-bean-burgers" target="_blank">These veggie burgers</a> are just as good cold as they are hot - making them perfect for lunchboxes! Serve with a dollop of guacamole or mashed avocado - just make sure to mix in a little melon or lime juice to stop the avocado going brown over time.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="kidney_bean_burgers__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/kidney_bean_burgers_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>4. PEar and cinnamon crisps</h2><p>Baked rather than fried, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pear-and-cinnamon-crisps" target="_blank">these sweetly spiced fruit chips</a> seasoned with warming cinnamon are a delicious alternative to salty snacks.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pear-crisps__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pear-crisps__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>5.  Tzatziki dip with carrot battons</h2><p>Colourful and crunchy, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tzatziki-dip-with-carrots" target="_blank">this tasty snack</a> will give them something to look forward to come lunchtime. Taking just 5 minutes to make from scratch, this creamy dip is a fantastic, lower-fat alternative to houmous.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tzatziki-dip__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tzatziki-dip__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>6. Coronation grilled chicken with mango dip </h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/coronation-grilled-chicken-mango-dip" target="_blank">This flavour-packed baked chicken lunchbox</a> is bursting with colour and fruity flavour thanks to the mango sweet chilli dip. For older kids, use this to make a burrito using a wrap - add salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and salsa to make it more substantial.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="coronation-grilled-chicken-with-mango-dip__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/coronation-grilled-chicken-with-mango-dip__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p><em>Looking to liven up their lunchboxes this term? Make sure to stock up on everything you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store.</a></em></p>

Easy and delicious lunchbox ideas for kids

By Asda Good Living,9th September 2019

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