Switch up your kiddie’s lunchbox and say goodbye to boring old fashioned sandwiches.

Your tween can still eat healthily and incorporate all the fruits and vegetables without skipping a step. We’ve compiled some five easy lunchbox ideas that you can customise to suit your child’s needs.

1. Buy tortilla wraps and fill them with hummus, tzatziki sauce, beef or chicken, fresh tomatoes, onion or lettuce and pack them in your tween’s lunch box. This is a simple and hassle free meal which has all the nutrition your child needs to be full and healthy.
2. Bake a batch of Blueberry and banana muffinswhich are filled with antioxidants which makes them perfect for a great midday snack. Don’t add any extra sugar and if you do want to sweeten the muffins look at using brown sugar or honey instead of white for a more healthier option.
3. Make sure those lunchboxes come back empty by including a small container of dip and some fruit, veg or even chicken strips to dip. Add biltong, almond nuts and dried fruit for your child to dip. An icepack and a lunch cooler bag will help keep everything at the right temperature.
4. Make your own mini pizzas and add fresh toppings like tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, chicken or bacon. Your child will be the envy of the playground as he opens up his colourful and yummy lunch box.
5. Whip up some waffles and you can decide if savoury or sweet is the way to go. Add a small container of cream, syrup and strawberries if you opt for sweet waffles for your child so she can sprinkle the toppings on her waffles at lunch time.

Lunch time doesn’t have to be the usual anymore. Lunchbox preparations can be interesting while still providing all the nutrition that your child needs to stay energised and healthy.