Introducing the VGood HazelNOT Choc review … VGood’s HazelNOT Choc has 60% less sugar than other choc-hazelnut spreads!
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a lunchbox safe, delicious chocolate spread with a focus on great taste and a great eating experience. It contains over 60% less sugar than alternative hazelnut-chocolate spreads such as Nutella, and doesn’t have any added sweeteners.
VGood HazelNOT Choc is made with 45% chickpeas, combined with the highest quality cacao from Holland, and offers active kids with a source of protein, fibre, and iron, with no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours, and a 5-star health rating.
VGood HazelNOT Choc is perfect for kids who want to take a Nutella sandwich in their lunchbox to school but can’t because of nut-free policies.
The spread is free from the 14 most common food allergens, including:
Peanuts
Tree-nuts
Gluten
Soy
Dairy
HazelNOT Choc spread is perfect for school lunchboxes … it’s also great to use for delicious nut-free baking.
More about the VGood HazelNOT Choc review
For the VGood HazelNOT Choc review we sent mums and their school children the HazelNOT Choc and PeaNOT Butter spreads to taste test, before coming back to the MoM site to rate and review. Read all mums reviews of the HazelNOT Choc spread below! CLICK HERE to read the PeaNOT Butter reviews.
MoM Members also received VGood Chickpea Twists for taste testing … find out more about the VGood Twists available in Smokin’ BBQ, Sea Salt and Tomato Basil.
Having a nut free option is so important for a family. And also always handy for when friends or relatives visit and have nut allergies. This spread tastes just like Nutella and the kids love it. It is still a treat in our house but I feeling better serving this to them than Nutella
I try to always have some on a hand. Or atleast buy regularly as it is handy to have nut free options.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
We're fortunate that my family don't have any allergies, however after my niece was diagnosed with a nut allergy (epi-pen style) we wanted to source a safe spread for when she visits, and after tasting the PeaNOT spreads (both smooth & crunchy), I decided to give the HazelNOT a go. I've never allowed Nutella in this house, however my kids can now have a choc "hazel(not)nut" spread that I'm happy to give them. Far less sugar, way more protein, I would 100% recommend this to anyone - nut free requirements or not. Even I now enjoy a choc (not)nut spread. Delicious!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
The HazelNOT spread is my personal favourite. I was very happy to give my kids this in their lunchbox as I know it wouldn’t be a problem with allergies at school. So happy we found something else to go sandwiches that my kids eat. I also used it in cooking to make protein ball, amazing taste. My whole family gave it the tick of approval. It’s a slightly “naughtier” option but the quality and nutritional factors of this spread are healthy compared to its competitor, Nutella. Delicious and healthy!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
I may be slightly bias with my kids review because I honestly don't buy Nutella - too much sugar. My kids are always whinging for chocolate spreads and I was keen to try VGood HazelNOT choc spread for the nut free element for school but also because it is low in sugar. We tried it combined with the peaNOT butter and a banana on toast. Both kids asked for seconds and loved it. Was it because they never get choc spreads? Maybe. But either way, they licked their plates clean. Given the healthy ingredients, I'm happy for them to have this in their lunch boxes and after school too. Everyone's kicked a goal in our house with this one!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
This spread was so good I ate most of it off a spoon straight out of the jar. The kids enjoyed the little amounts I shared and begged me for more. I will definitely be buying this again, maybe only occasionally so the temptation to devour the lot is not right in front of me. The kids however would be happy for us to have it in the cupboard all the time.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
This was our favourite the kids had in on sandwiches we also topped our brownies with it and 10/10 would recommend it’s delicious. Spoon and spatula was licked clean after icing our brownies
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
Having a nut free option is so important for a family. And also always handy for when friends or relatives visit and have nut allergies. This spread tastes just like Nutella and the kids love it. It is still a treat in our house but I feeling better serving this to them than Nutella
I try to always have some on a hand. Or atleast buy regularly as it is handy to have nut free options.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
We first tried Vgood HazelNOT choc spread for the same reason we tried the peaNOT butter spread - to keep my son's classmate safe. We weren't sure whether he is allergic to just peanuts or nuts so better to err on the side of caution. Its just as tasty as Nutella and I love that there isn't palm oil, the sugar content is lower and, of course, no nuts. The test will be whether it works as an equivalent substitute in my cheat mug cake recipes!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
I am not actually reviewing this product as I have have not tried it as I have not noticed it when shopping nor heard about it elsewhere. Thanks for bringing this product to my attention as I know numerous children this would be applicable to and great for. I will look for it on my next shop, thanks again.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
We're fortunate that my family don't have any allergies, however after my niece was diagnosed with a nut allergy (epi-pen style) we wanted to source a safe spread for when she visits, and after tasting the PeaNOT spreads (both smooth & crunchy), I decided to give the HazelNOT a go. I've never allowed Nutella in this house, however my kids can now have a choc "hazel(not)nut" spread that I'm happy to give them. Far less sugar, way more protein, I would 100% recommend this to anyone - nut free requirements or not. Even I now enjoy a choc (not)nut spread. Delicious!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
This was actually nice tried it in an effort to be more healthy and actually swapped it for nutella for my kids and they hardly noticed and I felt healthy eating it. I WILL buy it again and also use it in my Nutella cake mix to see how it goes. I thought vegan food was tatsteless but this us far from that.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
The HazelNOT spread is my personal favourite. I was very happy to give my kids this in their lunchbox as I know it wouldn’t be a problem with allergies at school. So happy we found something else to go sandwiches that my kids eat. I also used it in cooking to make protein ball, amazing taste. My whole family gave it the tick of approval. It’s a slightly “naughtier” option but the quality and nutritional factors of this spread are healthy compared to its competitor, Nutella. Delicious and healthy!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
I may be slightly bias with my kids review because I honestly don't buy Nutella - too much sugar. My kids are always whinging for chocolate spreads and I was keen to try VGood HazelNOT choc spread for the nut free element for school but also because it is low in sugar. We tried it combined with the peaNOT butter and a banana on toast. Both kids asked for seconds and loved it. Was it because they never get choc spreads? Maybe. But either way, they licked their plates clean. Given the healthy ingredients, I'm happy for them to have this in their lunch boxes and after school too. Everyone's kicked a goal in our house with this one!
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
My daughter is HUGE nutella fan but because my son has a nut allergy it's not very often its in the house so we were eager to try this. Texture was great but the taste just wasn't quite right.
I've given this a good review as I thinks its a great alternative to nut spreads but sadly it's not something that we would buy again. I highly recommend trying it as everyone's tastebuds are different.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
I liked Hazelnot. It was easy to spread on toast or for the school lunches. Tasty on rice thins too. A nice treat without all the added sugar and preservatives.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
The HazelNOT spread is my personal favourite. I was very happy to give my kids this in their lunchbox as I know it wouldnt be a problem with the teachers. So happy we found something else to go in sandwiches that my kids eat. I also used it cooking to make protein balls... worked so well. My whole gave it the tick of approval. It’s a slightly “naughtier” option but the quality and nutritional factors of this spread are healthy compared to its competitor, Nutella.
We love it
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
We tried these delicious goodies kindly sent by for trial.
These chickpea based spreads are so tasty and even my kid’s loved it. Its good for their lunch boxes and something Mummy approves as its has iron, fibre and protein. The chocolate spread is my all favorite in my brekky sandwich.
The best thing is its gluten free and Nut free. Definitely a healthier choice for my family. Do give it a try and you will love it.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
These products were probably one of my favourite to review I thought it was a great idea as we use peanut butter a lot but aren’t allowed to take it to school. We used it in smoothies toast crackers and cookies to name a few
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
Love it so much that I have to have it in every meal. It provides a taste sensation that feels like I’m having a party in my mouth. In fact I dream about it overnight and crave it as soon as I wake in the morning. The person who invented this deserves a Nobel Peace prize as I use it as a reward whenever there is a dispute at home. No one wants to misbehave and jeopardise the opportunity to get it.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
This has become part of our morning breakfast and a family favorite too. Very fine texture and easy to spread. Nice substitute for chocolate while you are craving for one. Easy and fun stuff to add to kids lunch box. Definitely recommend this to all mums out there. My daughter enjoys her toast or muffin while I add a dash of this marvelous spread.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
My ten yr old really liked the Hazelnoy flavour and could easily spread it on whole meal bread for her school lunches. It tastes very healthy and has a good amount of hazelnut flavour without the added preservatives and sugar.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
I would buy VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for my family
I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
We were so excited to try HazelNOT as we are a nut free household with severe nut allergies. It’s been a really long time since we had anything even similar to this and it was a huge hit! I love that the kids can have it in their lunches too. Thanks for this incredible product.
I feel good about giving my kid/s VGood HazelNOT Choc spread in their lunchbox
VGood HazelNOT Choc spread is a good option for my kids lunchbox
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I would recommend VGood HazelNOT Choc spread to my friends
I would use VGood HazelNOT Choc spread for additional occasions outside school lunch
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
8:49 am
Tastes like nutella
I try to always have some on a hand. Or atleast buy regularly as it is handy to have nut free options.
2:53 pm
A big hit for the young and old!
9:29 am
Surprisingly a great taste
3:06 pm
Two thumbs up from my kids
9:34 pm
This was all gone within days
Kids demolished this off so quickly and is now a must have in our shopping trolley.
9:24 pm
Yum
And is a must have in our shopping trolley.
7:14 pm
Big hit in our household
Tastes amazing on toast and kids loved it...
12:36 am
Quite enjoyable
8:33 pm
So delicious
9:35 am
The very best
8:49 am
Tastes like nutella
I try to always have some on a hand. Or atleast buy regularly as it is handy to have nut free options.
4:26 pm
Always up for an improved Nutella
10:33 am
Untried
2:53 pm
A big hit for the young and old!
10:55 pm
Nice
9:29 am
Surprisingly a great taste
3:06 pm
Two thumbs up from my kids
4:11 pm
enjoyable
7:21 pm
Worth A Try
I've given this a good review as I thinks its a great alternative to nut spreads but sadly it's not something that we would buy again. I highly recommend trying it as everyone's tastebuds are different.
5:45 pm
Less sugar and great taste
4:47 pm
Yes please, could eat the whole jar!
We love it
12:44 pm
Its so delicious
These chickpea based spreads are so tasty and even my kid’s loved it. Its good for their lunch boxes and something Mummy approves as its has iron, fibre and protein. The chocolate spread is my all favorite in my brekky sandwich.
The best thing is its gluten free and Nut free. Definitely a healthier choice for my family. Do give it a try and you will love it.
11:36 am
Very enjoyable
9:45 pm
VGood Hazeldefinitely Choc
10:22 am
Simply Delicious
9:34 pm
This was all gone within days
Kids demolished this off so quickly and is now a must have in our shopping trolley.
9:24 pm
Yum
And is a must have in our shopping trolley.
5:49 pm
Less sugar, healthy alternative spreads easily
1:21 pm
Perfect for school lunches
1:12 pm
yum
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