Easy vegan back-to-school lunches that kids will actually want to eat and have fun helping to make.
Just remember small portions for kids (big portions can put them off) and when trying something new, remember to have some of their favourites alongside it. so it's not so daunting.
Also read my guide to Packing Lunch and Back to School Vegan Lunches for kids.
Ive included lunch ideas, snacks, breakfast recipes and quick after school dinners, Ihope you find some inspiration.
Back-to-school guides
Sandwich fillings
- Vegan Cheese Savoury Sandwich Filling
- Easy Vegan Pepperoni (Air Fryer or Oven)
- Vegan Carrot & Dill Coleslaw
- Easy Homemade Vegetable Cream Cheese for Bagels
- Air Fryer Falafel (Oil-Free & Vegan)
- Tomato & Olive Vegan Deli Slices for Sandwiches
- Homemade Vegan Maple Butter
- Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
- Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread from Scratch
Sandwiches
Pasta salad
Sausage rolls & parcels
- Vegan Cheese & Onion Bakes (better than Greggs)
- Vegan Sausage Rolls with Red Kidney Beans & Cheese
- Spicy Chickpea Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry
- Easy Hidden Veg Sausage Rolls
- Easy Butternut Squash and Chickpea Filo Parcels
- Vegan Halloumi & Spinach Borek
- Vegan Cheese & Red Pepper Filo Hand Pies
- Vegan Pizza Swirls for Lunch Boxes
Savoury bites
- Air Fryer Falafel (Oil-Free & Vegan)
- Air Fryer Balti Tofu Nuggets
- Mini Falafel Onion Pies
- Mini Tomato Pastry Bites for Lunch Boxes
- Vegan Pesto Cheese Swirls
- Vegan Sesame Bagel Pizza
- Air Fryer White Bean Falafel with Sesame Seeds
- Paprika Vegan Crackers with Sesame Seeds - air fryer or oven
- Easy Paprika Tortilla Chips
- Vegan Air Fryer Pizza Chickpeas
Energy bites
Muffins
Flapjacks, scones & banana bread
School morning breakfasts
Quick school night dinners
- Vegan Tomato Soup made with Tinned Tomatoes30 Minutes
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup - Vegan Soup Maker Recipe30 Minutes
- Easy Baked Potato Soup - Vegan Soup Maker Recipe25 Minutes
- Easy One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese with Spinach20 Minutes
- Easy Tofu Fried Rice with Sweet & Sour Sauce25 Minutes
- Vegan Air Fryer Cheese Toasties12 Minutes
- Vegan Sesame Bagel Pizza10 Minutes
- 5 Minute Sriracha Noodles (One-Pot)5 Minutes
- Vegan 2-Minute Cheese & Onion Ramen Noodles4 Minutes
- 30 Plant Based Baked Potato Fillings - Hot & Cold
