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Title: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2016, 09:40:30 am
Ladies. Your challenge, should you accept it, is to make and share something that could go in a lunchbox. It may be for an adult or a child. This can include things savoury and sweet. Healthy or not so healthy. We will leave it up to you. A lot of schools are nut free but I will leave it up to you if you go with this.
Let the fun begin. Thanks for the great suggestion Jamberie.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Jamberie on January 19, 2016, 10:04:32 am
Great! I hope this can be useful for everyone in some way :) I'm guessing a lot of the recipes would be good for picnics and other 'packed lunch' occasions, not just work and school :)
Title: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 19, 2016, 10:37:01 am
I made finger buns using this recipe
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/baking-sweet-recipes/sweet-bun-dough-thermomumma/282040

I added sultanas and divided the mix into 14 individual buns and cooked them in my French stick tins.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160119/1e0b565e18c826a17266c11c487765fc.jpg)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2016, 11:06:06 am
I'd love one of those in my lunchbox Kim.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: judydawn on January 19, 2016, 11:33:49 am
Great idea and what a quick response Kim, I love finger buns.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: spersephone on January 19, 2016, 01:48:24 pm
I'll have to figure out something and come back. I hope to make these kinds of things more this year for my children.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 19, 2016, 01:54:05 pm
Blimey Kim you were quick! Loving the finger buns 8)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 19, 2016, 05:03:35 pm
I had some blueberries kicking around in my fridge that needed using so made Blueberry Muffins (http://www.recipecommunity.co.uk/recshow.php?rec_id=97--).I pulsed the butter,sugar and flour in the TM but then folded the dry ingredients into the wet that were in a separate kitchen bowl.I didn't want to over process the mixture in the TM.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: thermilover on January 20, 2016, 12:28:33 am
Wow, Thanks Jamberie for this suggestion as I can try some of these recipes for my fussy kid :)
Love the idea of finger buns Kim and also those blueberry muffins look yum CC, Hope to try one soon!
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2016, 12:32:59 am
The finger buns and muffins look wonderful.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2016, 12:56:33 am
Lovely looking muffins CC. A great way to make them as they say muffins should not be over mixed.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Jamberie on January 20, 2016, 07:14:45 am
I made a version of zucchini slice ready to freeze for adult and child lunches. I also posted my method as it differs slightly from others :)
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16928.msg401522;topicseen#new
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2016, 09:00:20 am
looks delicious Jamberie and thanks for posting the recipe.  :D
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 20, 2016, 10:35:45 am
Yes I was quick but must confess I had decided to make these before I saw the challenge! They just happen to be something I pack in lunch boxes too.
Delicious Jamberie. Love the muffins CC.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Jamberie on January 20, 2016, 08:39:51 pm
I made finger buns using this recipe
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/baking-sweet-recipes/sweet-bun-dough-thermomumma/282040

I added sultanas and divided the mix into 14 individual buns and cooked them in my French stick tins.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160119/1e0b565e18c826a17266c11c487765fc.jpg)
Kimmy, do you freeze these? And do you use her icing with the solite or crisco? They've been on my to-do list for quite some time, you've inspired me to give them a go :)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2016, 09:00:31 pm
Made fruity's 5 cup loaf. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11512.0) Thought it might be good for lunches as it can be adjusted to suit any diet requirement and it freezes well. I'm sure it could be made into muffins as well.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: JulieO on January 20, 2016, 09:05:02 pm
You really are the finger bun queen Kimmy, they look wonderful.  :D
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2016, 10:48:08 pm
It's great to see such a quick response from our members for this challenge, well done ladies.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 20, 2016, 10:49:20 pm
I'll be back!  ;)

Very nice looking buns Kimmy - Do they freeze well?
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2016, 01:29:07 am
Mich, thanks for bumping that. I just had a thought. I could used tea for the liquid and soak the fruit in it before hand. Thank you.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: troupie on January 21, 2016, 09:06:03 am
What a great challenge; I remember when my children were little and shopping with me finger buns were the only thing I would buy for them for a treat at the end of the grocery shopping (other than fruit of course). Must make these and that 5 cup loaf as well. Now to think what I would put in lunch boxes.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 21, 2016, 10:04:11 am
I haven't frozen the finger buns but can't see why they couldn't. I don't have a big freezer, so we generally eat them until they are gone. They do stay fresh for a good few days.  The icing I used is a basic women's weekly recipe. Combine 1 cup icing sugar, 10g melted butter and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until smooth.
Title: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 21, 2016, 10:09:22 am
Tonight I made pikelets for the boys using this recipe http://www.trtlmt.com.au/fluffy-vanilla-pikelets/
We always have leftovers and they are great the next day cold, buttered and placed in lunch boxes.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160121/5a797072f5a70de0cd011167384d557c.jpg)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Jamberie on January 21, 2016, 10:42:51 am
They are our favourite pikelets Kimmy :)

I just made Hally's Ham and Cheese Zucchini scrolls. I made mini ones so that a couple will easily fit in a bento style lunchbox.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2016, 10:48:42 am
Gosh to think I had vegemite or cheese and jam, or maybe sultana and apple sandwiches. By lunch time it was a molten mass of yuck anyway. Lunches have come a long way. I think the frozen iceblocks things have helped a lot.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2016, 10:58:20 am
Fantastic ideas Michele,Amber and Kim. 8)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 21, 2016, 11:02:42 am
Mich, thanks for bumping that. I just had a thought. I could used tea for the liquid and soak the fruit in it before hand. Thank you.

I often wonder what happened to Fruity's toe - at one stage she was thinking about amputation.

Lovely pikelets and scrolls girls.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 21, 2016, 11:49:03 am
Amber we love Hally's scrolls and they keep well for lunch boxes. Great idea making them smaller. Great photo too.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2016, 12:59:23 am
Here is a link to some lunchbox ideas from a blog I subscribe too.
http://createbakemake.com/2016/01/18/easy-freezer-friendly-lunch-box-ideas/

There may be some ideas for you here.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 23, 2016, 03:37:22 am
Thanks Cookie, what a great site. Have just subscribed.  :D
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mab19 on January 23, 2016, 05:43:59 am
Great cooking everyone.

Hally's scrolls are a big hit here with the GC.

Thanks for the link Cookie, I have subscribed.
Title: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 24, 2016, 11:26:30 am
Thanks for the link cookie.
When we were little mum made coconut jam slice for our luncheboxes and I've made this one for my children regularly too
http://www.bakeplaysmile.com/coconut-jam-slice/

Today I used 6 sliced nectarines instead of jam (I found the idea in a magazine this week) and I think it tastes better as its not as sweet as the jam version.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/0434ff241fb697bfa3b89c13d4fbf0b1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: judydawn on January 24, 2016, 11:44:39 am
 I do like that idea Kim and it looks lovely.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Jamberie on January 24, 2016, 12:49:50 pm
Oh yes, what a great idea Kimmy! I think I'll have to try that too :)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: spersephone on January 24, 2016, 01:48:58 pm
My children hate everything. I had so many ideas for lunch boxes but they have the same things over and over, so boring. When I put something different in, it doesn't get eaten (unless it's chocolate or something).
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 24, 2016, 04:18:09 pm
You are a fabulous baker Kim 8)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2016, 11:47:14 pm
Lovely slice Kimmyh
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 25, 2016, 12:50:07 am
That is such a great idea Kimmy - and looks yummy too  ;D

I just whipped up a batch of milo yoghurt to freeze for lunchboxes....but....doesn't look like any is going to make it to the freezer  ;)
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15392.msg358412#msg358412 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15392.msg358412#msg358412)

Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2016, 01:41:26 am
Don't worry Sarah. Lots of kids are like that. It's shocking the amount of food that kids throw away at school. It's best to give them something they will eat.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 25, 2016, 05:15:39 am
The slice looks lovely Kim.

Sarah, at least you don't have to try and come up with new ideas, I would have liked children that just wanted to stick to the one thing.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 25, 2016, 09:57:44 am
We love your milo yoghurt Astarra. The pots are cute too.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 26, 2016, 02:53:27 am
TRTLMT's mix and match quiches from her lunchbox book today  :)
Our additions were grated zucchini, shredded chicken, tomato slices and salt+pepper.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 26, 2016, 02:56:43 am
Thanks for the link cookie.
When we were little mum made coconut jam slice for our luncheboxes and I've made this one for my children regularly too
http://www.bakeplaysmile.com/coconut-jam-slice/

Today I used 6 sliced nectarines instead of jam (I found the idea in a magazine this week) and I think it tastes better as its not as sweet as the jam version.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/0434ff241fb697bfa3b89c13d4fbf0b1.jpg)

That looks so yummy Kimmy, do you use fresh nectarines or canned?
Title: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2016, 12:59:39 am
We made some Anzacs for Australia Day, but added sunflowers, sesame and pumpkin seeds for a change. DD saw the idea in a Nigella book. They were really nice. Ok for Lunchboxes if your school doesn't have a no seed policy.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: obbie on January 27, 2016, 02:55:41 am
I made a chocolate slice yesterday, and lots of mini quiches for lunch boxes..
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: spersephone on January 27, 2016, 10:27:40 am

Ok for Lunchboxes if your school doesn't have a no seed policy.

We have no nuts, which makes me pause when thinking of things to try (no almond meal, nothing with cashews etc). Of course it's all moot, since my children hate it all.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: spersephone on January 27, 2016, 10:28:15 am

I made a chocolate slice yesterday, and lots of mini quiches for lunch boxes..

Yummy, again though, wasted on my girls.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 27, 2016, 10:31:43 am
Great cooking ladies.
Astarra I used fresh nectarines.........didn't know they came in cans.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 27, 2016, 11:15:22 am
Great cooking ladies.
Astarra I used fresh nectarines.........didn't know they came in cans.
Thanks Kimmy  :-*
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 28, 2016, 02:05:06 am
 :D just made the banana bread bites and mini doughnut balls from trtlmt blog.
Both a huge hit here  8)

I'd hate to admit how much money I have spent on doughnut ball for my kids in the past   :-[ but they have told me these are better than the brought ones  8)

BTW, please excuse my poor photography skills!  ???
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2016, 05:58:03 am
Nothing at all wrong with your photography Astarra.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2016, 06:02:38 am
Looks good to me too, tasty little morsels.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 28, 2016, 07:23:22 am
Wonderful baking Astarra  8)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 28, 2016, 10:03:17 am
Lovely Astarra. Did you use a cake pop pan to make the donut balls?
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 28, 2016, 10:18:10 am
Lovely Astarra. Did you use a cake pop pan to make the donut balls?

Yes, I did.....brought one especially - so hope I find many more uses for it!!!  :o
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 31, 2016, 08:08:56 am
Today.... 3 batches of these muffins http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2394.msg25674#msg25674 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2394.msg25674#msg25674)
2 batches of gluten free raspberry and white choc chips
1 batch of blueberry and dairy free choc chips

bread rolls
hard boiled eggs
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2016, 08:49:49 am
That's a lot of muffins astarra!
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2016, 09:39:42 am
You are certainly very busy Astarra. I'm sure it makes making lunches so much easier.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on January 31, 2016, 09:44:26 am
Great muffins Astarra. How long will that last you?
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on January 31, 2016, 10:44:25 am
Great muffins Astarra. How long will that last you?

They will only last just over a week here - with the 6 of us, each dozen is only 2 each which doesn't go very far!!!

Thanks everyone for the kind words  :-*
And yes, cookie...it sure does make packing lunches a million times easier, especially with the allergies we have in the house!!!  :D
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2016, 04:22:13 pm
Lovely muffins Astarra.They are DH's favourite ;)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on January 31, 2016, 08:34:33 pm
You've been very busy Astarra and everything looks lovely.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: obbie on February 01, 2016, 09:02:24 pm
lovely Astarra. i made brownies, and they went to fast to get a photo
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2016, 01:18:29 am
You have been very busy Astarra, your muffins look delicious.

Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on April 22, 2016, 09:57:45 am
I just did a little bit of cooking to fill the lunchbox drawer in the freezer for when the girls go back next week....

Raspberry and white choc chip muffins - in the teal and white wrappers
choc chip muffins - in the yellow wrappers
2 x browies - 1 with white choc chips on the top
croissants
and bread rolls which didn't make the freezer!  ;)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2016, 11:04:49 am
Nice baking astarra.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2016, 11:55:29 am
Phew. You have been busy Astarra.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Katiej on April 22, 2016, 12:36:54 pm
Great baking Astarra.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2016, 05:14:29 pm
Great baking Astarra.Lucky girls :)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on April 23, 2016, 12:27:40 pm
Awesome Astarra.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mcmich on April 24, 2016, 08:13:25 am
All looks wonderful.  ;D
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: mab19 on April 25, 2016, 01:06:58 am
Great baking Astarra.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Bedlam on October 17, 2016, 09:54:11 am
Recommend the fruit balls from TRTLMT, as does my 18month old!
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 17, 2016, 07:10:07 pm
The fruit balls look delicious Denise 8)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2016, 04:26:26 am
They look delicious. I wonder if I would eat too many? Silly question really! They would be great in the car when travelling.
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: thermilover on October 18, 2016, 10:36:36 pm
They look really nice Bedlam!! :)
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: Kimmyh on October 19, 2016, 12:37:05 pm
Yummy Denise
Title: Re: Pre-School Challenge. Or Lunchbox Challenge
Post by: astarra on October 24, 2016, 10:49:58 pm
Recommend the fruit balls from TRTLMT, as does my 18month old!

My 4 girls recommend them too :D
They are so yummy!