This months recipe round-up is part of our Food & Finance series on socials, where we share recipes that prove you don’t need to spend big on store-bought snacks. Making them at home is usually cheaper, often less ingredients, and always more satisfying.
Here are some of our favourite top 7 homemade snack recipes that you can whip up for kids or adult lunchboxes, after-school goodies, or just something to nibble on at home.
Mini Cheat’s Pizza Bites 🍕
Quick, cheesy, and fun the perfect little snack when you want pizza flavours in a bite-sized form. Plus you can eat these hot or cold which makes the perfect snack for lunchboxes
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Anzac Biscuits 🌾
An old favourite that’s good all year round but sometimes forgotten about unless it's Easter or Anzac Day. Crunchy, chewy, and a total classic that is great for lunchboxes year round since they don't melt
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Cheese & Tomato Twists 🥖
Golden puff pastry wrapped with melty cheese and tomato, an easy bake that looks fancy but takes minutes and is another one that can be eaten hot or cold.
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Baked Banana Oat Bars 🍌
Nut-free, wholesome, and perfect for lunchboxes. These bars are soft, filling, and freezer-friendly. They are baked so hold their shape well in a lunchbox.
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Homemade LCM Bars 🍯
Skip the box and make your own! These are just as fun and sweet, but you know exactly what’s in them and its only a few ingredients that you may already have at home.
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Homemade Apple Chips 🍎
Crispy, naturally sweet, and perfect for when you want a light snack that's a little different. These would be great for dipping into yogurt as well like a little chip and dip.
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Airfryer Chickpeas 🌱
Crispy, crunchy, and so addictive. These make a great savoury snack for both kids and adults. And the best part you can switch up the flavours whenever you like so you can keep everyone happy with different flavours or just mix it up so you don't get sick of the same thing
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