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If you’re looking for some Gluten Free Lunch Ideas you’ve come to the right place! These easy, gluten free lunch recipes for kids are just what you need to go back to school. From mini pizzas to DIY Lunchables, here are my favourite gluten free lunch recipes.
When it’s nearly time for the kids to go back to school, and the challenge is on to find some fresh gluten free lunchbox ideas!
I remember my Mum always struggling to find gluten free lunch ideas when I was first diagnosed with coeliac disease.
I have recollections of having soggy rice cakes sandwiched with cream cheese because at the time, there was just not much gluten free choice around.
I originally partnered with Juvela to create these three back to school lunch recipes in 2019, but now I’ve added a whole lot more lunchbox inspiration too.
Because it’s made with gluten free wheat starch, Juvela’s white bread has an amazing texture yet is completely gluten free!
Which means if you want to get creative, there are now so many options for gluten free lunches for children.
Support for children with coeliac disease
Explaining coeliac disease to children must be tough for parents.
I think I was lucky that I was pretty much a teenager when I was diagnosed so I could understand it a little better.
But as a child it can be very difficult to understand why your friends are eating foods you can’t.
Which is why I wanted to make these gluten free lunchbox ideas super fun!
Just because you have coeliac disease or are gluten free, it doesn’t mean you should miss out on fun and creative lunch ideas!
Juvela also has some great resources on its website – including this super cute guide to coeliac disease for children.
If you want to get your hands on some Juvela bread, you can buy the Fresh White Loaf in Tesco.
If you are diagnosed with coeliac disease, you can also get the Fresh White Rolls, along with a selection of other products, on prescription in some areas of England, as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Only some NHS Trusts offer gluten free bread on prescription but you can check availability in your area here.
Three Gluten Free Lunchbox Recipes
I definitely wanted to ‘think outside of the sandwich’ for these gluten free lunchbox ideas – and I think I’ve achieved just that.
I’ve come up with: gluten free mini pizzas, gluten free mini tuna quiches, and gluten free ‘Lunchables’ – the perfect way to get through the week!
Scroll down for each individual recipe, they’re all super quick to make and you can make a few days’ worth at a time to make life easier as well. I’d love to know if you give any a go!
And I’ve also added a list of other gluten free lunch recipes around these recipe cards, which are great for packed lunches and little hands too.
Gluten Free Mini Bread Roll Pizzas
Ingredients
- 2 Juvela Fresh White Gluten Free Rolls
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 ball mozzarella, (drained)
- 4 cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200'C / Fan 180C / Gas Mark 6.
- Cut the Juvela rolls in half and lay them on a baking tray, cut side up. Spread 1/2 tbsp tomato puree over each one, then sprinkle with the oregano and basil.
- Tear up the mozzarella and spread evenly over each mini Pizza. Slice the cherry tomatoes into three and place three slices on each pizza.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges of the roll are golden. Can be eaten hot or refrigerated and eaten cold too.
Notes
Nutrition
Gluten Free Mini Bread Quiches
Ingredients
- 8 slices Juvela Fresh White Gluten Free Loaf
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tin tuna in spring water, (drained)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, (for greasing)
- fresh chives, (optional – for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200'C / Fan 180C / Gas Mark 6. Grease a muffin tin with the oil, and set aside.
- Using a biscuit cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread. (See notes for what to with the leftover bread – don't waste it!) Gently press each slice into the muffin holes – don't worry too much if you get any breaks, you can tear some tiny bits of the leftover bread to patch them up a bit.
- Bake the bread for 10 minutes until golden. Meanwhile make the filling by mixing the eggs and tuna in a measuring jug (season with salt and pepper to taste if you like).
- Remove the bread from the oven and carefully fill each bread-cup to the top with the filling. Place back in the oven for another 10 minutes until golden on top. Remove and cool, then top with chopped chives if desired. Can be eaten hot or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Gluten Free DIY Lunchables
Ingredients
- 4 slices Juvela Fresh White Gluten Free Bread
- 4 slices ham, (check it's gluten free – no breadcrumbs!)
- 4 slices Edam or Gouda cheese
- olive oil, (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200'C / Fan 180C / Gas Mark 6. Using a small biscuit cutter, cut 8 circles from the Juvela bread slices and lay them on a baking tray. (Don't throw away the leftovers – see notes for ways to use these and not waste them!)
- Brush the slices with olive oil and bake for 3-4 minutes until golden. Turn over and bake for another 3-4 minutes, before removing from the oven.
- Cut each cheese slice into 4 squares. Use the same round biscuit cutter to cut 8 small circles from the ham pieces (See notes for off-cuts).
- Arrange each lunchbox with 4 circles of toasted bread, 4 slices of ham and 4 slices of cheese, ready to build your own stack! Feel free to add extras such as cherry tomatoes too, or increase the amount of circles depending on how much your child likes for lunch!
Notes
10 More Gluten Free Lunch Recipes
Need some more inspiration for your gluten free lunchbox? Here are some more gluten free lunch ideas which are always popular with kids.
Plus they’re super fun to make as a family to pass on some essential gluten free baking skills. Great for a rainy day.
Gluten Free Mini Quiches with Courgette and Feta
Gluten Free Mini Pizzas
Gluten Free Tuna Pasta Salad
Gluten Free Sausage Rolls
Gluten Free Scotch Eggs
Gluten Free Cheese and Onion Pasty
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Gluten Free Greggs Steak Bake
Gluten Free Quiche Lorraine
Gluten Free Bagels
Sweet Treats for Lunchboxes
And if you need something sweet for your gluten free back to school lunchbox, why not try some of these easy gluten free bakes?
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