To help get you started on creating wholesome lunches for your household members and reducing lunchbox waste…
Visit your nearest store to stock up on all your ingredients, snacks and our zero waste Warrior Lunchboxes.
Be sure to tag us in your wonderful lunchbox creations @thesourcebulkfoods
There are so many tips and tricks out there to make school lunches quick and easy. Try to set a few hours aside on Sunday to do some kitchen prep for the week ahead. Include the kids and reward them with batter-bowl licking! Here are a few of our favourite ways to fill a lunchbox with healthy, delicious and package-free food.
Visit your local The Source Bulk Foods with your kids for your weekly shopping haul. Bring in your own containers or glass jars and fill them up with healthy and delicious bulk foods like grains, beans & pulses, nuts, seeds, snacks, herbs & spices, dried fruits and more.
Ditch individually wrapped snacks and create your own bulk snack pantry collection for easy lunchbox meal prep. Invest in large jars (we have these available for purchase in store) and fill with your children’s favourite snacks. Keeping them airtight and stored in a cool, dry place, these snacks will last for weeks. This stash is also handy for when guests pop over or movie nights!
Be sure to explain to your kids why you’re choosing to buy in bulk and what that means for the planet.
While in store, be sure to check out our warrior lunch box. Keep your kids’ lunches fresh and secure with our stainless steel, dishwasher safe and non-toxic boxes that make lunchtime fun!
When it comes to developing healthy eating habits in your kids, balance is the most important thing you can teach. For us at The Source Bulk Foods, we believe in the 80/20 rule: try to give your kids healthy selections 80 per cent of the time and save a few snacks like our chocolate honeycomb or chocolate frogs for occasional treats.
Even though you might fill your kids’ lunch boxes with healthy homemade treats, the real test happens when they’re on a break or after school, tantalised by the sugary treats at the school canteen or convenience store. Will your child choose a packaged, sugar-filled chocolate bar or will they be satisfied with the beeswax-wrapped Sweet Nut-Free Muesli Bar recipe below?
To ensure that 80 per cent of the time your kids choose the homemade muesli bar option, you must amplify your message. One way to do this is to share your “why” with your kids: why should your kids choose healthy foods? What does healthy food do for their growing body? There are plenty of fun and educational games available online that teach kids about healthy eating.
It’s also important to share your “why” when it comes to waste. Be vocal with your kids about why packaging and plastic waste is a big no-no for the environment. You might even like to watch documentaries like 2040 with your kids. By educating your little ones, you can rest assured knowing our beautiful planet will thrive for generations to come.
These sweet and delicious bars made with whole oats and a whole lot of love, making them a healthy alternative to store-bought muesli bars.
Makes: 10-12 bars
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