Protein plays an important role in a healthy lunchbox. On a very basic level it helps keep tummies full, but on a deeper level, it is important for building, maintaining and protecting muscles and tissues. These simple lunchbox crumbed chicken fingers are a great lunchbox protein option. To make these fingers into nuggets, simply cut the chicken into smaller bite […]
Recipes
Poached Chicken
A good source of protein is essential for the lunchbox. It helps fill the tummy and fuel the mind. This Poached Chicken recipe can be used for sandwiches, pizzas and a variety of salads. Ingredients 1 Chicken Breast (pref organic, but definitely hormone and antibiotic free) 1 clove of garlic – cut in half 2 […]
Berry Chia Jam
Looking for a delicious healthy jam? This Berry Chia Jam recipe ticks all the right boxes. It’s processed sugar free and is made of fruit and chia seeds to make it a nutritionally healthy choice. It’s seriously so easy to make that I whipped it up this morning whilst making our Sunday Family Day Pancakes. We use […]
Multi-Purpose Dough
The name says it all really. This versatile, multi-purpose dough recipe can be used for the pizza and cracker recipes you will find on The Root Cause website. The best thing is that you can freeze it and have it on hand when you want something a little different for the lunch box or even […]
Hommus
Hommus is such a versatile dip and it’s easy to incorporate it into your child’s lunch box. Use it as a dip with crackers for recess or as a spread on sandwiches/wraps for lunch. It’s also a great dip for an after school snack with rice cakes, crackers, carrot and celery sticks. The best bit […]
Green Smoothie Pancakes
When I was in Rockhampton for the Romp In The Park children’s festival for up to 8yo’s, I made green smoothies for children and parents – over 400 in fact. Most of the recipients were children and we spoke about how we use our tongues for tasting, not our eyes. I then asked them to taste […]