This School Lunchbox is packed with wholesome, colourful foods to keep little learners nourished, satisfied and ready for a busy day of play and discovery. Featuring crispy Chicken Nuggies, naturally sweet Banana & Date Cookies, fresh fruit and veggies, plus a creamy homemade cauliflower hummus, this lunchbox offers a delicious balance of flavours, textures and nutrients that make healthy eating fun and exciting.
The Chicken Nuggies provide high-quality protein to support growing muscles alongside hidden veggies like carrot and capsicum for an antioxidant boost, while the Banana & Date Cookies offer a naturally sweet snack made with wholesome ingredients like banana, dates, wholemeal flour, flaxseed and oats to provide slow-release energy, fibre and healthy fats for healthy digestion. The homemade cauliflower hummus combines fibre-rich chickpeas with cauliflower to deliver plant-based protein and vitamin C, while the extra virgin olive oil in the hummus contributes heart-healthy fats that support brain development.
Red capsicum is an excellent source of vitamin C, helping to support immune health, while cucumber provides hydration and a refreshing crunch. Pears contribute fibre to support healthy digestion, and blueberries are packed with antioxidants that help protect growing cells.
Chicken Nuggies and Banana & Date Cookies - School Lunchbox Edition
With a balance of protein, healthy fats, fibre and carbohydrates, this lunchbox helps provide lasting energy to fuel busy school days and active adventures. Offering a variety of colours, flavours and textures also encourages toddlers to explore different foods and build positive eating habits from an early age.
- Author
- Nourishing Group
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
- Servings
- 1 lunchbox
- Category
Lunchbox
Ingredients
- 3 x Nourishing Bubs Chicken Nuggies Finger Food
- 2 x Nourishing Bubs Banana & Date Cookies Finger Food
- 1/4 red capsicum
- 1/2 cucumber
- ¼ soft, ripe pear
- Handful of blueberries
- 2 x Nourishing Bubs Cauliflower Puree Cubes
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- A squeeze of lemon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with a baking sheet.
- Bake chicken nuggies and banana & date cookies in the oven for 10 mins.
- Cut red capsicum in long slices to make it easier for bub to hold.
- Cut cucumber in thin half-moons. Leaving the skin on allows the cucumber to hold its shape and makes it less slippery for bub.
- Cut pear into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on. Aim for small, flat pieces rather than cubes.
- Flatten ripe blueberries into discs.
- To make the hummus, microwave cauliflower puree cubes in 30 second increments then add the cauliflower, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic and lemon to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Assemble lunchbox with chicken nuggies, banana & date cookies, red capsicum slices, cucumber half moons, pear pieces, flattened blueberries and cauliflower hummus.