Lunchbox recipes

This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Bake these moreish banana muffins for a make-ahead breakfast or a snack on the go. They are quick, easy and ready in under an hour

Make this simple storecupboard pasta salad with sunny Mediterranean-style flavours like sundried tomatoes and basil. Pack it up for lunch the next day.

These easy granola bars are great for lunchboxes, breakfast on the run or just with a cup of coffee as a mid-morning snack

A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for packed lunches

Get inspired by the popular trend for a low carb, deconstructed burger without the bun. Feel free to change up the toppings – fried mushrooms also work well

Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

These moreish pastries are ideal for lunch, a picnic or buffet. They’ll keep for up to three days

Make this decadent vegan sandwich using veggies and hummus with an Asian dressing and hot sauce all stuffed inside a baguette. Great for a filling lunch

Use frozen, skinless wild salmon fillets for a cheap and filling lunch on the go. This low-calorie, healthy dish couldn't be easier to whip up

Serve up a big bowl of colour with this easy prawn burrito bowl, with zingy chipotle and lime flavours. Full of nutrients, it provides four of your 5-a-day

Rustle up this pasta salad for kids' lunchboxes. Customise with ham, prawns or eggs for a dose of protein – or cheese if catering for vegetarian diets

Eat the rainbow with our simple, healthy, veggie wrap. This olive and veg sandwich makes an easy vegan, low-calorie lunch option to eat al-desko

Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice

Make an exciting vegetarian salad wrap with crunchy veg for texture and a good hit of cheddar cheese. Perfect for packing into a lunchbox

An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox. Ideal for kids aged 9 - 12, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day

Make this falafel salad fun with a bento-style lunchbox. It's great for toddlers and young children who prefer lunches with lots of individual elements. Use shop-bought falafel or make our Edamame falafel

The broccoli introduces a satisfying crunch to this super-easy salad alongside sweet cranberries. It works well as a make-ahead lunch and you can switch the nuts or halloumi for what you've got at home

Make this delicious, healthy take on a Peking duck wrap for a speedy snack or tasty lunch.

Inspire kids to start cooking with these easy cheesy black bean quesadillas. We've listed all the equipment they'll need, along with an easy-to-follow method

Rustle up this healthy and filling coronation chicken salad for a packed lunch in just five minutes using our roast chicken cooked beforehand to save time