The never-ending question of what to pack in your kids’ lunchboxes that will ensure they are well-fed, healthy and nourished for the demands of a school day is a question that lives rent-free in many parents’ heads.
But it doesn’t have to be a non-stop conundrum, thanks to a new recipe book for feeding children healthy, allergen-friendly, and nutritionist-approved food that’s guaranteed to please.
Lunchbox Bible, by Julia Tellidis and Lauren Skora, was released this week an features 75 recipes to inspire even the most bland of lunchboxes.
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The recipes are simple, quick, nutrient-dense, and crucially get the tick of approval from kids.
Written by a qualified nutritionist and baby nutrition consultant, this book is for parents who want to properly fuel their children and are looking for reliable recipes and kitchen hacks.
Recipe chapters include chapters on ‘Lunchbox Heroes’, ‘Snacks’, ‘Small Bites’ and ‘Spreadables’ — so there are recipes to fuel your child all day long.
You’ll also find smart ways to meal prep and batch cook on the weekend to make weekday lunchbox packing easier, plus a handy low-waste guide with clever tips for using up uneaten food.
Food safety is always front of mind when it comes to lunchboxes, so Julia and Lauren have included a helpful temperature guide, allergen safety information, and importantly, all recipes are nut-free with suggested swaps for other common allergens.
Some of my favourites include ‘Monster Muffins’, ‘Mookies’ and ‘Salmon Smashies’, but there are really so many to pick and choose from.
Each lunchbox has been thoughtfully designed to provide an optimal balance of essential nutrients and macronutrients, ensuring your child gets a healthy mix of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fruit and vegetables to sustain them throughout the day.
It’s also a handy visual reference for last-minute inspiration when you’re putting together a lunchbox in the morning.
While the book is brand new to the shelves of Amazon Australia this week, it is already making waves.
It also comes hot off the heels of Julia and Lauren’s previous book, Baby Food Bible, which became a number one Amazon bestseller and was shortlisted for Illustrated Book of the Year at the ABIA awards in 2025.
The book is currently 30 per cent off at $35 for the hardback version.
For more information and to pick up a copy of Lunchbox Bible, head here now.
Prices are correct at the time of publication.
