Not every kid is a sandwich kid ,and that’s okay. But when you're trying to pack a balanced lunch (that actually gets eaten), protein can be one of the trickiest things to get right.
The good news? You don’t need to rely on deli meat or boiled eggs. With a little planning your lunchboxes can be protein-packed and sandwich-free.
Here are some easy, kid-friendly lunch ideas that tick the protein box and actually taste good:
🧆 2. Ready-to-Go Meatballs (Because Who Has Time?)
Skip the faff—just grab a pack of our Italian-style meatballs, heat and pack. Easy.
👉 Buy them online here and thank us later 😌
Serve with:
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Rice or pasta
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Cucumber sticks or snow peas
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A little tub of tomato or BBQ sauce (because dipping = fun)
Kid-approved, protein-rich, and zero prep required.
🌱 3. Bite Me Favourites (Plant-Powered + Protein-Rich)
Looking for a vego-friendly option that still packs a protein punch?
Our Bite Me Fine Foods range is made for lunchboxes:
🥒 Zucchini Fritters – crispy, light, and easy to eat
🍠 Sweet Potato Rostis – naturally sweet and super satisfying
🥔 Hash Browns – kid-approved and air fryer friendly
These heat up in minutes and pair perfectly with fresh veg sticks or a little hummus dip.
👉 Shop the Bite Me range here
🐔 4. Leftover Schnitzel Strips
Have some crumbed chicken from dinner? Slice it up for lunch with:
Protein + crunch = satisfying lunch.
🥚 5. Egg Muffins or Savoury Frittata Squares
Whip up a tray of:
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Mini egg muffins with ham, sweet potato & cheese
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Baked veggie frittata with corn, capsicum & kale (all in season now!)
Great for sneaking in extra veg and protein in one bite.
🍇 6. Round It Out with Seasonal Snacks
Add fibre, flavour and colour with these fresh winter picks:
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Mandarins, kiwi, and Pink Lady apples
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Pears, carrot sticks, cucumber, and snap peas, hummus
🍪 7. Need Something from a Packet? We’ve Got You.
Let’s be honest—sometimes kids just want something in a wrapper.
Don’t stress—we’ve curated a range of better-for-them snacks that still taste like a treat. No nasties, just yum.
👉 View our snack range here and stock up on lunchbox legends the whole family will love.
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💡 Quick Tip: Prep Ahead = Less Stress
Chop fruit and portion snacks the night before. Dimples produce stays fresher for longer, so you can prep for multiple days in one go.
🛒 Let Us Handle the Shopping
Fresh produce, pantry staples, ready-to-go proteins and snack drawer heroes—all delivered straight to your door.
👉 Order your Dimples now and make lunch-packing one less thing to worry about.
