Simple Recipes to Smash the Term 1 Rush
Let’s be real—the first week back is a marathon, not a sprint. Between the school run, the sports kit shuffle, and the inevitable "I'm hungry" the second they walk through the door, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend three hours meal prepping.
But here’s the good news: you don't need to be a Michelin-star chef to win at the lunchbox game. Woolworths got you with the "low-effort, high-reward" recipes that are perfect for the upcoming term.
Bunny Sushi Balls
Make your school extra memorable for the kids with these adorable, four-ingredient bunny sushi balls. They're nutritionally approved and easy to make.
Directions
Step 1
Heat rice according to packet directions. Transfer to a bowl. Add seasoning and stir until well coated. Place rice mixture in a small food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped.
Step 2
Using damp hands, roll 1 heaped tablespoon of rice mixture into an oval-shaped ball, pressing 2 carrot halves into the top to create ears. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with remaining rice and carrot. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
Step 3
Cut 12 x 6mm rounds and 12 x thin strips from nori sheet. Arrange 2 rounds to create eyes and 2 crossed strips to create a nose on each rice ball. Serve.
Make your school extra memorable for the kids with these adorable, four-ingredient bunny sushi balls. They're nutritionally approved and easy to make.
Ingredients
250g pkt microwave brown rice
2 tsp sushi seasoning
3 Woolworths snackable carrots, halved lengthways
1/2 sheet nori
Apple & Cinnamon Bliss Balls
Big and little kids will love these bliss balls, made from the goodness of apples, rolled oats, chia seeds, dates, cinnamon and coconut.
Directions
Step 1
Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Step 2
Place apple, oats, ⅓ cup coconut, chia seeds, dates, cinnamon and 2 tsp cold water in a food processor and process until combined.
Step 3
Place remaining coconut on a plate. Roll level tablespoons of apple mixture into balls to make a total of 24 balls. Roll balls in coconut to coat. Place on a plate. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve.
Ingredients
2 Pink Lady apples, unpeeled, cored, coarsely grated
1 1/2 cups traditional rolled oats
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/4 cup chia seeds
8 Medjool dates, pitted
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Back-to-school season is busy enough without overcomplicating the kitchen. With these Woolworths simple recipes in your back pocket, you’re officially ready to smash Term 1. Head into the store this week to grab your ingredients and make the school lunch scramble a thing of the past. You’ve got this!