12 Weeks of Freezable School Snacks for the Lunchbox

Freezable School Snacks make mornings easier for Mum’s to get out of the door on time (and with a bit more sanity!)

Avoid the lunch box morning scurry and get prepared by making twelve weeks of freezable school snacks – that’s enough school snacks for the entire school term!  Simply buy the ingredients, lock in some time for baking and freeze your creations for when you need them!

These ideas are must-haves for freezable school snacks preparation and a great way to increase the chance of your child coming home with an empty lunch box and a full tummy.

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Cooking Freezable School Snacks for a Whole School Term?

Yes!  We here at Stay at Home Mum are mad about freezer cooking – after all – we wrote the book on Freezer Cooking!  With parents being busier than ever, it just makes sense to do batch cooking in advance.  School lunches will take only seconds to put together – think of the time that will save you every morning!  Okay, let’s do it!

What You Will Need to Make 12 Weeks of Freezable School Snacks:

Okay first of all you will need a few freezing supplies – as well as a bit of room in your freezer.  

• Zip lock bags.
• Plastic Wrap
• Baking Paper

• A black pen to label the bags
• Various baking tins
• An afternoon of free time
• AND a playlist of your favourite tunes so you can bake and groove at the same time.

Ready to get started making freezable school snacks? Here we go!  

What to Do First:

Choose the recipes that you plan on cooking in bulk.  Everyone has different tastes, allergies or preferences.  We have a list of freezable school snacks recipes that will freeze really well below.  Then make a list of the ingredients you have on hand already, and the ingredients that you will need to pick up at the supermarket.

Savoury Freezable School Snacks:

	Pizza Scrolls Pizza scrolls are incredibly simple to make! These may be prepared using purchased puff pastry sheets. Preparing them this way is a terrific idea for the youngsters to get involved in making their own meal!
	Savoury Mince Scrolls If you like our Pizza Scrolls and Cheesy Vegemite Scrolls, you will adore these robust and meaty Savoury Mince Scrolls!
	Ham and Vegetable Muffins Once you have made the muffins, allow them to cool totally to room temperature. Individually wrap the muffins in plastic wrap and pop them in the freezer.  These will be good frozen for up to a month!
	Cheesy Top Lasagna Cups My boys love helping me in the kitchen and this recipe is great because they love to eat them, too. The boys love Lasagne but don’t always like it if it spreads on the plate so the solution was their very own Lasagne Cups sitting on the plate with a yummy Cheesy top.
	Zucchini Slice Zucchini (or summer squash if you don’t reside in Australia) is an extremely healthy veggie. It’s rich in potassium, vitamin C, and fibre! This recipe for an excellent zucchini slice is absolutely delicious!
	Easy Cheesy Muffins 3-Ingredient Easy Cheesy Muffins are quite possibly the easiest and quickest muffin recipe – in the entire world! Works best as freezable school snacks!
	Corn Fritters Corn Fritters are a delicious breakfast, lunch, or light supper or snack choice that is especially popular with children. This is a fantastic dish to make up when you don’t feel like cooking!
	Cheesy Beef Puffs Cheesy Beef Puffs are brilliant for using up leftover mince… I used Mexican mince (with onion and spices) and the whole family absolutely gobbled them up!
	Ham and Pineapple Pinwheels Do you like pizza with ham and pineapple? Then our Ham and Pineapple Pinwheels are sure to be a big hit with you — they are very scrumptious! They are also fantastic for making ahead of time and freezing school lunches!
	Spinach and Feta Triangles Spinach and Feta Triangles are crowd-pleasing appetizers that can be made in a jiffy. Make a large batch and freeze them uncooked so that when your guests come, all you have to do is put them in the oven.
	Savoury Muffins Do you want to produce enough Savoury Muffins to feed two schoolchildren for a month at a cost of fewer than 17 cents each? Take a look at our Bulk Savoury Muffin Recipe, which is packed with fresh veggies and can be frozen for later use. At a cost of about 17 cents apiece, this recipe yields 60 muffins. Breakfast on the go is a breeze, too!
	Cheesy Vegemite Scrolls Cheese and Vegemite go together like peanut butter and jelly. Add some lovely light scone mixture and wrap it up into a scroll, which not only tastes delicious but can also be frozen! Perfect for the school lunch box, or a snack on the move! These snacks are also incredibly inexpensive, costing just 30c a piece.
	Homemade Sausage Rolls Homemade sausage rolls are a versatile dish and awesome freezable school snacks that may be served for a variety of occasions. From picnics to beach days to birthday celebrations, there’s something for everyone!!
	Chicken and Vegetable Sausage Rolls Sausage rolls are fantastic, but these Chicken and Vegetable Sausage Rolls are even more delectable. This is an ideal way to sneak veggies into children’s meals since chicken mince absorbs all the flavours it is cooked with.
	Vegetarian Sausage Rolls No meat, very simple vegetarian sausage rolls recipe and you can freeze them. The kids will never guess what is in them! Sooo yes!! They’re great as freezable school snacks!
	Chicken and Apple Croquettes Chicken and Apple Croquettes are a delicious meal that the whole family can enjoy together – particularly during school vacations and as freezable school snacks!

Sweet Freezable School Snacks:

	Simple Strawberry Muffins This dish is perfect for any season, and muffins of any form are regarded to be a staple in everyone’s diet at this point. They also freeze quite well and are excellent when topped with a sprinkle of icing sugar before serving.
	Three Ingredient Pineapple Cake Putting together this Easy Three Ingredient Pineapple Cake takes less than a minute and just three ingredients! As a pudding, it’s wonderful served hot with custard on top. It’s unquestionably something that’s delicious to have throughout the summer.
	Apple & Cinnamon Muffins They’re moist, tasty, and store nicely for school lunches. Of course, you may use fresh apples instead of pie apples in this recipe. Just be sure to include the apple peel, which is high in fibre and nutrients!
	Lemon Lunch Box Slice I am always on the lookout for snack ideas or freezable school snacks, so these Lemon Lunch Box Slices went down a treat in the kid’s school lunch boxes.
	Apricot and Oat Breakfast Bliss Balls These are quick and easy to prepare in a blender, store nicely in the fridge or freezer, and taste fantastic in the morning! If you want to create a huge quantity and your blender is large enough, don’t be scared to double the recipe. You’ll be able to enjoy them for a longer period of time!
	Chocolate Chickpea Slice This Chocolate Chickpea Slice may seem a little strange at first, but it is very tasty!  Because it is heavy in protein (owing to the chickpeas), a little piece will go a long way toward satisfying your hunger.
	Dairy free Apricot Chia Bliss Balls This high-protein, dairy-free, and vegan snack is great for the summer (or any other season, for that matter) and is great for you and your children. And yes!! Works best as freezable school snacks!
	Broccoli and Garlic Quesadillas We make an effort to eat healthfully on a daily basis, but it is a constant battle! As a result, we strive to create meals that are both nutritious and delightful— and this is definitely one of them!

Hot Food That Can be Defrosted and Served in a Thermos

	Slow Cooker Pea and Ham Soup Make careful to soak the peas overnight and then discard the water – do not use the same water in the slow cooker since it contains farts! After rinsing thoroughly, apply!
	Easy Curried Sausages Unlike the way I cooked them 20 years ago, this recipe includes corn relish, which adds a sweet and sour flavour that is irresistible!
	Vegetable Samosas Veggie samosas are a delectable and quick-to-make dish. It’s great as a main course, side dish, or even a snack! You may prepare these ahead of time and store them in the freezer for whenever you need a fast snack. This is an excellent alternative for packing lunches for children.
	Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Try this recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs to give your old meatballs dish a new lease of life. Here’s another amazing “balls” dish from Stay At Home Mum for you to enjoy!
	Potato and Ham Croquettes Potato and Ham Croquettes are a tasty variation of the traditional mince and white potato croquettes recipe. They may be a bit fussy, but youngsters like anything that does not need the use of a fork and knife to prepare. It’s perfect for Christmas dinners with the family!
	Cauliflower Cheese Nuggets These Cauliflower Cheese Nuggets are a great way to encourage your kids to eat their vegetables. They look just like chicken nuggets, so our kids had no clue they were eating vegetables instead of chicken!
	Sneaky Mac N Cheese Muffins Your kids will beg for seconds, thirds, and even fourths of these sneaky Mac ‘n’ Cheese Muffins. The perfect addition to their after-school snacks or lunch packs.
	Roasted Chicken and Garlic Soup Forget Chicken Noodle Soup, if you’re sick or generally under the weather, this hearty, healthy and delicious Roasted Chicken and Garlic Soup are for you!
	Schmancy Macaroni Cheese Macaroni cheese might be a little dull, but this recipe is fancy, delicious, and simple to make in no time! The adults in the room won’t mind the extra ‘grunt’ in this version of macaroni and cheese.
	Chicken Mince Puff Pastry Bites These are delicious little morsels that are easy to throw together and will be gobbled up on Christmas Day!
	Impossible Pizza Impossible Pizza can be ready in under 30 minutes, is super easy to make and is good for those nights you couldn’t be bothered slaving in the kitchen!
	Cheeseless Vegetarian Quiche Quiche is a popular part of the French cuisine but have been widely adopted by other countries and has evolved into different recipes, like this one.
	Quick Minestrone Soup I love a hearty and filling Quick Minestrone Soup on a cold winter’s night… with some crusty buttered bread, it makes for a wholesome and delicious meal. This recipe is nice and FAST too – just what Mums need!
	Bean and Veggie Quesadillas Bean and Veggie Quesadillas are a little time-consuming to prepare, but they make a delicious lunch or supper and are a terrific way to get more vegetables into your family’s diet!
	Spicy Corn Fritters These Spicy Corn Fritters certainly aren’t for the faint-hearted!  They are particularly delicious served with cream cheese and smoked salmon on top… mmmm, making me hungry just thinking about it!

Healthy Freezable School Snacks

	Date and Almond Quinoa Bliss Balls Bliss Balls are usually brought up when we threaten a chocolate-free option on Stay at Home Mum. To our surprise, they turned out to be a tasty substitute for the usual salty, sugary snacks.
	Apricot Balls These Apricot Balls are easy to make, delicious and a time-honoured Christmas Tradition in my family. But they taste just as good any time of the year. lol!
	Healthy Sour Cream and Blueberry Muffins They are a delightful addition to both lunch boxes and after-school snacking since they contain very little processed sugar and are made with low-fat sour cream.
	Savoury Herb Zucchini Muffins Along with their moist texture and cheesy flavour, you can mix and match different spices for a variety of different flavours and taste sensations!
	Vegan Banana Pancakes These Vegan Banana Pancakes are the best banana pancakes you’ve ever had. They’re tasty, nutritious, and really easy to make, making them ideal for anybody who is allergic to dairy or eggs. These pancakes are delicious regardless of whether or not you’re a vegan.
	Sweet Potato and Lentil Sausage Rolls This yummy, meat-free Sweet Potato & Lentil Sausage Roll is one of the best foods we’ve tasted so far!
	Cheesy Spinach Cauliflower Muffins Sweet muffins are great, but when you need a cheese hit you can’t get much better than these Cheesy Spinach Cauliflower Muffins.
	Hawaiian Lunch Muffins These Hawaiian Lunch Muffins are ideal for those of you with young children who like the taste of the islands. These muffins feature all the finest parts of a Hawaiian pizza: cheese, pineapple, and ham. It’s fantastic!
	Easy Veggie Stuffed Apple Muffins Filling, nutritious and delicious Easy Veggie-Stuffed Apple Muffins! Your kids won’t complain about having these in their lunch boxes so bookmark this one to your back to the school recipe list.
	Lamb Kofta Meatballs Meatballs are so versatile and the kids LOVE them!!! These lamb meatballs are tasty but not overpowering so the kids will eat them! Add to your favourite greek salad or my zucchini and halloumi salad.
	Simple Bran Muffins Simple Bran Muffins are nutritious, satisfying, and beneficial to your health. Enjoy a dessert that feels decadent but is really a healthy option.
	Zucchini Waffles A terrific method to add more vegetables into your or your children’s diets! Like the popular Zucchini Slice, this version is crunchier and a bit more unique!
	Wholemeal Date Muffins This recipe for Wholemeal Date Muffins has a lot going for it, which is rare for muffins. Yes, they do include sugar, but the inclusion of wholemeal wheat and bran makes them a worthy occasional treat.

Even More Freezable School Snacks

We’ve got heaps more freezable school snacks recipes featured on the site including our always popular 120 Biscuits for Less than $7. Combine with the below four recipes for another school term of freezable school snacks! The most important thing when it comes to freezing food is to ensure you are protecting it correctly.

• Raw Apricot Slice
• Apricot and White Choc Cereal Bars
• Honey Oat Slice