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Super-easy ideas to make a tasty packed lunch

Love your lunchbox
37. Swap crisps for kale
36. Bake mini frittatas
35. Pack a pizza pocket or two
34. Feast on a humble baked spud
33. Make savoury muffins
32. Up your condiment game
31. Make a nacho bowl
30. Embrace 'al desko' avo toast
29. Make good use of leftover chicken
28. Try some tinned fish
27. Keep your finger on the pulses
26. Batch cook wholesome grains
25. Roast vegetables for the win
24. Think eggs, eggs, eggs
23. Use shop-bought puff pastry for a quick tart
22. Have breakfast for lunch
21. Don’t forget a sweet treat
20. Make a mug cake in the office microwave
19. Fight the 3pm snack attack
18. Invest in a thermos flask
17. Raise your sandwich game
16. Wrap it up
15. Give salad a go
14. Keep kale in mind
13. Blanch and refresh to keep your greens green
12. Make a DIY dressing...
11. ...and dress it up (at the right time)
10. Try tahini for something different
9. Use store-cupboard ingredients to your advantage
8. Bundle your prep
7. Add some crunch to your lunch
6. Give instant noodles a gourmet twist
5. Assemble a mini mezze
4. Opt for beeswax wraps over clingfilm
3. Box clever
2. Go the cheese and crackers route
1. Give leftover pizza a new lease of life
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Love your lunchbox

Do the words ‘packed lunch’ conjure up memories of soggy sandwiches and lacklustre school meals? We’re here to change all that, with foolproof tips for creating the most delicious (and budget-friendly) lunchbox meals ever. From healthy hints to hacks that save time and money, these super-easy ideas will transform the way you prep your lunches – whether you're sending the kids off to school or putting something together to eat at your desk.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the best ways to transform your packed lunches into tasty, healthy, affordable meals – counting down to the most effective (and easy) tip of them all.

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Emily Price

29 August 2024

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