Stay ahead With Insider reviews, Buying Tips, and Exclusive Perks.

×

4 Healthy Kid-Friendly Back to School Snacks

School is almost back! Prepare for the year ahead with these delicious and healthy kid-friendly snack recipes.

As the new school year awaits, prepare your kids, young and old with some simple and tasty snacks and treats that they can take with them. Perfect for the morning recess break or as belly-filling lunches, our hand-picked selection of kid-friendly recipes will ensure everyone can try it out and have something they can take a bite of.

In the below article, we also share small appliances from Tefal, Sunbeam, Breville and Kenwood to help you and your kids create the back to school snacks.

A Fun Bite: Bacon & Mushroom Quiches

Savoury goodness meets bite-sized fun in these Bacon & Mushroom Quiches we know the kids and adults will love! With a gorgeous butter pastry bottom and smooth and creamy filling, simply prepare, pop them into the Tefal Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer (EY905C) and they’ll be done in no time!

Tefal Air Fryer’s two air fryer drawers

When making these Bacon & Mushroom Quiches, enjoy more frying capacity with the Tefal Air Fryer’s two air fryer drawers with a total 8.3L cooking capacity. Cook the quiches in both drawers or just do them in one and use the smaller 3.1L drawer for another snack. This air fryer also boasts 8 pre-set programs including air fry, grill, bake and dehydrate, and a ‘sync’ function which ensures cooking in both drawers finishes at the same time! For back to school snacks, daily dinners and everything in between, this Tefal air fryer will please.

Recipe: Bacon and Mushroom Cheese-Crusted Quiche

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 150g sifted flour
  • 150g soft butter
  • 100g grated cheese

Filling

  • 125g bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 125g diced button mushrooms
  • 30g butter
  • 6 xl eggs
  • 100ml cream
  • 50g grated cheddar
  • Salt pepper and mixed herbs

Method

Step 1: For the pastry, rub the flour, 150g of butter and 100g of grated cheese together until well mixed.

Step 2: Divide into 8 portions and press each portion into a muffin mould.

Step 3: In a pan, soften the onions in butter. Then add the bacon and mushrooms and simmer until cooked.

Step 4: Season with a pinch of mixed herbs and salt and pepper.

Step 5: Spoon the fried mixture into the prepared moulds.

Step 6: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and cream lightly.

Step 7: Pour the egg and cream mixture into the moulds evenly. Then, place them into the air fryer basket 4 at a time.

Step 8: Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and bake at 170°C for 30 minutes.

Tip: For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with sweet peppers

Recipe by Tefal 

Tefal Air Fryer’s two air fryer drawers

Delightfully Crispy Corn Fritters

Imagine healthy and nutritious corn fritters that are all done within 30 minutes. Now you can! Safely make them with the kids’ help and cook them with ease with Sunbeam’s Café Style 4-Slice Sandwich Press (SPM4000SS). 

More than just a sandwich maker, this Sunbeam Sandwich Press features an AnyHeight Control™ Lever which allows for multiple height adjustments. It’s perfect whether you and the kids are grilling meats, frying an egg, making toasties or making back to school snacks like these corn fritters. Check out the recipe below:

Recipe: Corn Fritters with Minted Yoghurt

Ingredients

  • ½ cup natural yoghurt
  • 2 tbs finely chopped fresh mint
  • ½ cup self-raising flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 420g can corn kernels
  • 2 green shallots, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Extra fresh mint leaves to serve

Method

Step 1: For the minted yoghurt, combine the yoghurt and chopped mint and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2: Turn on the Sunbeam Café Style 4-Slice Sandwich Press. In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, eggs and milk and stir to combine. Fold through the corn kernels, green shallots and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Brush the bottom plate of the sandwich press with olive oil. Spoon the batter into 4 equal sized fritters on the sandwich press and close and lock the lid. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes or until fritters are golden and cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with remaining fritter batter.

Step 4: Serve fritters with the minted yoghurt for dipping and extra mint leaves.

Recipe by Sunbeam

Recipe - Bacon and Mushroom Cheese-Crusted Quiche

Make It Yourself Raisin Bread 

Breville’s Honey Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread is the ideal bread to have any time of day – be it breakfast, recess (morning tea) or an after school treat. With its rich and sweet flavour, this Cinnamon Raisin Bread is sure to be a hit with both young and old. Have it toasted or at room temperature with some butter for a tasty and soft treat. 

Easily bake the Honey Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread with Breville’s the Custom Loaf Pro™ Bread Maker (BBM800BSS). With the ability to bake loaves up to 1.1kg in size, this bread maker features a kneading blade that does the hard work for you, with a fruit and nut dispenser that effortlessly adds in your mix-ins. With an easy-to-use LCD display and a large range of bread choices, this Breville bread maker might be the family’s newest favourite appliance!

Recipe: Honey Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 and ¾ cups water
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 and ¼ tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 and ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tablespoons milk powder
  • 2 and ½ teaspoons bread machine or instant yeast
  • ½ cup raisins

Method

Step 1: Sequentially add the ingredients to the Breville bread maker’s bread pan, starting with the water, honey, butter, salt, flours, gluten (if using), cinnamon, milk powder, and then yeast.

Step 2: Lock the bread pan inside the machine, and add raisins to the Automatic Fruit & Nut Dispenser.

Step 3: Select the WHOLE WHEAT option, pick your desired shade of crust and loaf size, and then hit the START button.

Step 4: As the baking cycle progresses, the aroma of honey, wheat, and cinnamon will fill your kitchen. Once the bread is finished, carefully remove it using oven mitts, and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Recipe by Breville

Recipe: Honey Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread

It’s A Sweet Treat: White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies

Did someone say cookie? Take a sweet bite of the easy White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies that will be the perfect lunch box filler or tea snack. Cripsy, sweet and nutty, these cookies are indulgent and easy to make thanks to the help provided by the K-beater of Kenwood’s Titanium Chef Baker XL Stand Mixer (KVL65001WH)

Kenwood’s Titanium Chef Baker XL Stand Mixer

Whether home baking is a regular thing or not, this Kenwood Stand Mixer will make everything easier with its built-in EasyWeigh™ scale and large 7L Stainless Steel bowl. The Kenwood Stand Mixer’s digitally controlled 1200W motor, electronic speed dial and LightLift head ensures all mixing efforts are easy no matter what’s on the menu. Aside from the beater attachment, this mixer also includes a Stainless Steel Whisk and Aluminium dough tool to make baking efforts feel like child’s play!

Recipe: White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies

Ingredients

Tool: Kenwood Stand Mixer, K beater

  • 200g Plain flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 175g Caster sugar
  • 100g White chocolate
  • 50g Macadamia nuts
  • 100g Butter
  • 1 Egg, beaten

Method

Prep. (Before you begin)

Step 1: Finely chop the white chocolate and macadamia nuts.

Step 2: Melt the butter.

Getting started

Step 1: Fit the K beater to the machine.

Stage 1

Step 1: Add the Ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, chocolate, nuts, butter, egg) into the Mixer bowl.

Step 2: Attach the Mixer bowl to the machine and fit the splash guard. Mix on speed 1 for 1 minute.

Step 3: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.

Step 4: Roll the dough into a log about 5 cm across.

Step 5: Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Pre heat the oven to 180˚C.

Step 7: Line the baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 8: Cut the dough into slices about 0.5 cm thick.

Step 9: Place the slices on the baking tray giving them room to spread out.

Step 10: Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C until lightly golden.

Step 11: Leave to cool before serving.

Recipe by Kenwood 

Recipe: White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies

Stay Up to Date 

For the back to school snacks, school holiday fun and festive celebrations, we’ve got you covered! Follow National Product Review on Facebook and Instagram to see all the latest home appliances news, technology reviews, product inspiration, recipes and so much more. Get everything delivered to your inbox too when you sign up to our newsletter. 

Sign Up

FAQs

School is almost back! Fuel those growing minds with quick and easy lunchbox ideas the kids can grab and go. Easy lunchbox fillers include:
  • Savoury quiches like bacon & mushroom quiches, cheese & spinach, ham & pineapple
  • Fritters: corn, zucchini and peas 
  • Scrolls: ham & cheese, vegemite 
  • Bread: raisin, chocolate chip 
  • Fruit skewers and yoghurt
  • Crunchy veggie sticks with dips like hummus
  • Sweet treats: home-baked cookies and fruit muffins

For large families, you'll want an air fryer with ample capacity to meet everyone’s needs. When buying an air fryer for the family, you should consider the cooking capacity, the number and types of cooking functions, the ease of use, as well as easy maintenance with dishwasher safe parts.  Our top pick air fryer for families is Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer (EY905C). This unique air fryer boasts two drawers, with a total 8.3L capacity and 8 pre-set programs like air fry, grill, bake and dehydrate. It features intuitive touch controls and works with the free Tefal recipe app so that the whole family can enjoy endless air frying possibilities. 

Yes, you can cook frozen food in the Tefal Dual Easy Air Fryer (EY905C). However, you'll need to adjust cooking times and temperatures as indicated on the packaging. Start with slightly lower temperatures and monitor the food closely to prevent overcooking. Preheating the fryer can improve cooking results. Avoid overcrowding the basket and shake or toss foods halfway through cooking for even browning. Always refer to the air fryer’s user manual for specific instructions and safety guidelines.

To clean the Sunbeam Café Style 4-Slice Sandwich Press (SPM4000SS), unplug it and let it cool completely. Wipe the cooking plates with a damp cloth or mild soap solution. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Wipe the exterior and dry all parts thoroughly before storing. Refer to your user manual for specific instructions.

The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL Stand Mixer (KVL65001WH) is a fantastic baking companion. Its powerful motor, large capacity, and versatile attachments make it ideal for kneading dough, whipping cream, and mixing batters. It's durable, easy to use, and a great investment for serious bakers.

The Breville Custom Loaf Pro™ Bread Maker (BBM800BSS) typically takes around 3-4 hours to bake a loaf of bread. This can vary depending on factors such as:
  • Bread type: Different types of bread (e.g., white, whole wheat, gluten-free) have varying baking times.
  • Crust colour: Darker crusts generally take slightly longer to bake.
  • Size of the loaf: Larger loaves will naturally take longer to bake.
  • Specific settings: Using the "custom" setting allows you to adjust baking times and other settings.

Featured Products