<p>Creating packed lunches for the kids to take to school can be a tricky task. You've got to consider easiness, speediness, what they like and dislike, and of course, making sure they are eating something nutritious to help fuel their school day. </p><p>There's no denying that sandwiches are always going to be a packed lunch staple, but they can get a bit monotonous and aren't suitable for kids who are Coeliac.</p><p>There are lots of things you can try to mix up your little ones' lunches, and Asda's shelves are bursting with different picnic-perfect ingredients. We've even got some <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/kids-lunchbags-dining-sets/D26M08G08C20,default,sc.html#https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/kids-lunchbags-dining-sets/D26M08G08C20,default,sc.html" target="_blank">lovely school lunch boxes</a> to help package up their food, because nobody likes a bruised banana, do they? </p><p>To help you create a great <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/kids-lunchbags-dining-sets/D26M08G08C20,default,sc.html#https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/kids-lunchbags-dining-sets/D26M08G08C20,default,sc.html" target="_blank">lunchbox</a> for your little one, we've rounded up some of our favourite recipes ideas which they'll love munching on. </p><p><h2>Ham, Broccoli and sweetcorn frittata</h2></p><p>If you know your little one would never chomp down on a few stalks of steamed veg, then try sneaking them into <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ham-broccoli-sweetcorn-frittata" target="_blank">this ham, broccoli & sweetcorn frittata recipe</a>. It takes 15 minutes to make and you can add as much veg as you want. Cut them a slice a day. Easy!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="ham-frittata__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/ham-frittata__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Club sandwich pasta</h2></p><p>Combine all the flavours of a classic club sandwich in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/club-sandwich-pasta" target="_blank">this quick and easy club sandwich pasta recipe</a>. Pasta dishes are a great way of using up whatever you have in the fridge so don't feel you have to stick to the recipe! Just remember to pack them a fork...</p><p style="text-align: center;">  <img alt="club-sandwich-pasta__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/club-sandwich-pasta__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Leek, cheese and bacon muffins</h2></p><p>Your little one will love eating these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/leek-cheese-bacon-muffins" target="_blank">savoury muffins</a>. They're so easy to make on a Sunday, and can be chucked into a packed lunch as a great sandwich alternative. With cheese, leek and bacon all packed inside, they're sure to be a winner. Any extras will freeze well, meaning you can defrost and give a quick blast in the oven on another day to freshen them up.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="leek-cheese-bacon-muffins__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/leek-cheese-bacon-muffins__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Giant cous cous, quinoa and mixed pepper salad</h2></p><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/giant-cous-cous-quinoa-mixed-peppers-salad" target="_blank">This colourful salad</a> is packed with veggies, grains and plenty of flavour! The <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/rice-grains/asda-2-steam-bags-cous-cous-quinoa-warm-salad/1000005036235" target="_blank">cous cous and quinoa come in a steam bag</a> that takes just 4½ minutes to cook, perfect for quickly putting together before bed - or as part of the early morning madness before rushing everyone out the door to school.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="coucous-salad__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/coucous-salad__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Potato crust pizza</h2></p><p>This potato base pizza is perfect if your little ones are gluten-free as <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/potato-crust-pizza" target="_blank">this pizza base is completely flourless</a>. It also makes a great midweek dinner, or load it up with toppings like pepperoni or chicken tikka for a weekend 'fakeaway'.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="asdagluten_pizza__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asdagluten_pizza__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Falafel wraps</h2></p><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/falafel-wraps-with-sweet-potato-wedges" target="_blank">This easy recipe</a> makes a great midweek meal for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, plus leftovers make for a great lunchbox meal. Remember to cover the wrap in foil so it stays in one piece in a lunchbox or picnic basket. If you don't have time to make your own falafel, have no fear - you can <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mediterranean-chilled/great-food-falafel/910001260362" target="_blank">buy them</a> too.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="falafel-wraps-with-sweet-potato-wedges__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/falafel-wraps-with-sweet-potato-wedges__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Greek style chicken pittas</h2></p><p>This<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/greek-style-chicken-pittas" target="_blank"> is a great lunch to make</a> if you&rsquo;ve got any leftover chicken hanging about. Drizzle with some zingy tzatziki and dot with cherry tomatoes and you've got yourself a colourful and flavoursome lunch. Try toasting and slicing any leftover pittas and pairing with houmous for an after school snack. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="greek-style-chicken-pittas__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/greek-style-chicken-pittas__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Pasta with broccoli</h2></p><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pasta-with-broccoli" target="_blank">broccoli pasta</a> is a great family midweek meal that can easily be scaled up to serve in packed lunches. Pop a portion in a box, bulk it up with fresh tomato, spinach or sweetcorn, and hey presto, lunch is served. Pasta's a great cupboard staple - try mixing up the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/pasta/pasta-tubes-shells-spirals/_/102877" target="_blank">pasta shapes</a> for a bit of change and to add some excitement. If you always go for penne, try bows!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pasta-broccoli__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pasta-broccoli__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Pizza-style whirl buns</h2></p><p>This budget recipe for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pizza-style-whirl-buns" target="_blank">pizza buns</a> makes 12 savoury snacks ideal for picnics, parties and lunchboxes. Plus the dough is super easy to make — just add water to our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/500g%20pack%20Asda%20Bread%20Mix%20Flour%2C%20for%20kneading?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-search-500g-pack-asda-bread-mix-flour%2c-for-kneading" target="_blank">bread mix flour</a>. Tear into portion-sized bits ready for the lunchbox and you're good to go. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pizza-style-whirl-buns__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pizza-style-whirl-buns__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Make sure you <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-nav-_-ghs" target="_blank">stock up on everything you need at Asda</a> to create your perfect lunch, including our huge range of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/Lunch%20box" target="_blank">lunchboxes</a>, or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>. </em></p>

Back to school: Packed lunch ideas that don’t involve a cheese sandwich

By ASDA Admin,21st April 2017

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