Hello!

Well, we're one week into Term 4 already!

Hopefully everyone's settling back into the school routine after the holidays. Although I have to say, it doesn't take long for the novelty of packing lunchboxes to wear off, does it?

And with the end-of-year busyness starting to creep in, I'm all for keeping things simple.

So if your lunchbox inspiration could do with a little boost, I've got three ideas for you this week.

🍕 Something savoury: Pizza Muffins

Pizza flavours in muffin form? Yes please!

These are packed with tomato, cheese, ham and spinach, and you can change the fillings to suit your kids.

They're freezer-friendly too, so you can make a batch and save some for another week.

👉 Get the Pizza Muffins recipe​

🍘Something crunchy: Chickpea Crackers

If your kids love crackers, here's something a little different.

Made with chickpeas and oats, these homemade crackers are lovely and crunchy, and they're great with cheese, hummus or whatever your kids like to dip.

They also keep in an airtight container for up to two weeks, which is particularly handy when life gets busy.

👉 Get the Chickpea Crackers recipe​

🍎 Something sweet: Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Apple, cinnamon and oats - such a lovely combination.

These muffins are soft, filling and perfect for popping into lunchboxes. They're also egg-free, with options for dairy-free or gluten-free adaptations.

And yes, they freeze beautifully!

👉 Get the Apple Cinnamon Muffins recipe​

And remember, lunchboxes don't need to be exciting every single day.

If your kids are happy with the same sandwich three days running, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!

Here's to keeping things simple as we head into the busiest term of the year.

Stacey