Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis Lou Robbie's Lunchbox Makeover: Fun Recipes for Kids & Adults
Sep 6, 2025
Dive into delicious back-to-school lunch ideas with Lou Robbie, a culinary magician and bestselling author. Discover kid-friendly treats like no-bake energy balls, mini scones, and reduced-sugar cookies. Learn how to balance sweets with healthier options, and get savory batch-cooking tips for busy parents, including mini quiches and veg fritters. Lou also shares practical lunch strategies for teens, ensuring meals don't smell in class. It's all about making mealtime fun and efficient for families!
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Batch-Prep And Freeze Snacks
- Batch-prepare and freeze home-baked snacks to save time during busy school weeks.
- Reduced-sugar homemade muffins or flapjacks beat packaged options and are easy to grab from the freezer.
Homemade Sweets Can Be Healthier
- Including some sweet homemade items in lunchboxes is acceptable if they are lower in sugar and home-made.
- Lou argues a simple homemade bake often improves nutritional quality compared with shop-bought snacks.
Aim For A Balanced Lunchbox
- Pack a balanced lunch with a sandwich, fruit, yogurt, and a homemade snack to cover main nutrients.
- Swap the homemade baked item for a shop-bought filler only if needed, but prefer your reduced-sugar option.
