lunchbox Recipes

21 recipes

Sandwich with cheese and ham - sandwich, lunchbox recipe

Sandwich with cheese and ham

20 min

Classic packed lunch that actually holds up in a bag. Quick to throw together and satisfying enough for school or work.

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Polar Bread - bread, lunchbox recipe

Polar Bread

1 hr 30 min

Soft, fluffy flatbreads that are a lunchbox staple for kids and adults alike. Make a big batch and freeze them — future you will be very grateful.

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Apple Muffins with Oats - muffins, baking recipe

Apple Muffins with Oats

1 hr

Quick to throw together and great for packed lunches or a hike. The oat flour and cinnamon give these a warm, rounded flavour that sets them apart from regular muffins.

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Simple Pasta Salad - pasta, salad recipe

Simple Pasta Salad

40 min

Perfect for lunchboxes or a quick weeknight fix — pasta, ham, cheese, and sugar snap peas. Done in under 40 minutes.

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Cheese and Ham Croissants - baking, bread recipe

Cheese and Ham Croissants

1 hr

Freshly baked and stuffed with ham and cheese — these are brilliant straight from the oven, but they also freeze beautifully. Make a double batch while you're at it.

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Barley Flour Pancakes - breakfast, lunchbox recipe

Barley Flour Pancakes

1 hr

Hearty whole-grain pancakes that hold up well in a lunchbox or on a hike. Make a batch the night before and you're sorted.

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Brown Cheese Muffins - muffins, norwegian recipe

Brown Cheese Muffins

40 min

Hearty savory muffins with Norwegian brown cheese — great for lunchboxes and works for kids and adults alike.

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Gluten-Free Filled Croissants - gluten-free, bread recipe

Gluten-Free Filled Croissants

1 hr 20 min

Juicy gluten-free rolls filled with cheese, ham, and hazelnuts — perfect for lunchboxes, hiking trips, or a savory option at birthday parties.

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Quick Pizza Rolls with Ham and Pesto - lunchbox, pizza recipe

Quick Pizza Rolls with Ham and Pesto

25 min

Four ingredients and you've got a lunchbox hit. Crispy edges, melty cheese, and that pesto smell when they come out of the oven.

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Pita Bread with Guacamole - lunchbox, sandwich recipe

Pita Bread with Guacamole

40 min

Avocado and bacon are a dream combo, and stuffed into a pita for the lunchbox it just works. Homemade guacamole takes five minutes and makes all the difference.

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Wholegrain Spelt Bread - bread, baking recipe

Wholegrain Spelt Bread

2 hr

Hearty, seeded spelt loaves that stay moist for days — great for lunchboxes and keeps you full all morning.

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Salami and Cream Cheese Wrap - lunchbox, lunch recipe

Salami and Cream Cheese Wrap

40 min

Perfect lunchbox wrap — creamy cheese, salami, and fresh basil rolled up with a crunchy tomato-crouton salad on the side.

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Omelette in a Bag - egg, quick recipe

Omelette in a Bag

20 min

Zero dishes, totally customizable — everyone gets exactly the omelette they want. Great trick when you're feeding a crowd.

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Chicken Pie with Spinach and Olives - chicken, baked recipe

Chicken Pie with Spinach and Olives

1 hr 20 min

Solid weeknight pie — works hot from the oven, cold in a lunchbox, or sliced up on a party spread.

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Meatloaf with Corn and Bell Pepper - norwegian, for kids recipe

Meatloaf with Corn and Bell Pepper

1 hr

Makes enough for dinner and leftovers for sandwiches the next day. The corn and peppers give it colour and a little sweetness the kids always go for.

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Gluten-Free Pizza Rolls - gluten-free, baking recipe

Gluten-Free Pizza Rolls

1 hr

Perfect for lunchboxes, birthday parties, or a hike — these cheesy, ham-filled rolls hold together well and disappear fast.

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Walnut Bread

2 hr 10 min

Hearty wholegrain loaf with oats and walnuts — great alongside a cheese board, with dinner, or packed in a lunchbox.

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Waffle Nachos - for kids, lunchbox recipe

Waffle Nachos

40 min

Nachos made with tiny savory waffles instead of chips — brilliant for lunchboxes or a fun snack. Crispy little waffles loaded with chicken, cheese, and tomatoes.

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Beef Strip Wraps - beef, lunchbox recipe

Beef Strip Wraps

20 min

Juicy beef strips, crisp lettuce, olives, and pesto rolled up in soft tortillas — great for lunchboxes or a quick dinner.

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Taco Muffins - taco, muffins recipe

Taco Muffins

40 min

Great way to use up leftover taco meat — packed into savory muffins that are perfect for lunchboxes or a quick snack.

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Kids' Pasta Salad - pasta, salad recipe

Kids' Pasta Salad

20 min

Perfect for lunchboxes — quick to throw together and kids actually eat it without complaints.

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