From boiled egg bunnies to lovingly carved star-shaped fruit, these parents have upped their lunch box game.
With many opting for Japanese-style Bento lunch boxes, these creations show that kids these days expect more than soggy sandwiches and a packet of chips.
To celebrate the kids being back at school, here's our pick of the top ten most creative lunch boxes from Instagram:
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It's that time of year again - time to pack the school lunchbox! Don't know what to pack? We've got you covered thanks to Anna and Alex from The Biting Truth. Click the link in our bio for some handy tips and to purchase a copy of their e-book The School Lunchbox. It contains more than 25 kid-friendly recipes and loads of practical ideas to make a nutrient-rich lunchbox your kids will eat.
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Today's lunch! The blue #glutenfree #munchbox on the left is a ham and avocado sandwich on Abbot's Village Soy & Linseed #gfbread. Mr 8 also requested roasted seaweed. #twonods4lunch #glutenfreekids #glutenfreekidslunch . . . #mumlife #schoollunchbox #healthykidsfood #lunchboxinspo #kidsmeals #healthylunchideas #bento #schoollunch #healthyschoollunch #nutritiousfood #lunchboxideas #healthylunchbox #aussielunchbox #simplefood #kidslunchboxideas
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Back to school and I tried the School Lunchbox sushi sandwich - it was so easy! I feel like sushi sandwiches are going to be a regular thing this year. 🍇🥕🥒🍞#schoollunch #bentolunchboxmums #mymunchbox #schoollunchbox
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Have a great week ahead, everyone. #kidsbaonfortoday #kidsbaon #baonideas #baonwithlove #baonforkids #shareyourbaonideas #lunchbox #lunchboxph #kidslunchbox #kidslunch #kidspackedlunch #packedlunch #schoollunchbox #kidsbento #bento #bentobox #lunch #baonph #lunch #recess #mommyduties #lunchboxdotcom #lunchboxmania #yumbox #yumboxlunch #yumboxph #whatsinmyyumbox
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Tuesday and today I have my Spring-Wich creation with roast chicken and cheese 🧀 on a nest of carrot 🥕 noodles. Swipe to the left to see how easy it is to create, they are easy to pick up and fun to eat but yet so simple! I also have kiwi fruit 🥝, preservative free and no nasties organic rice crackers, blueberries, grapes 🍇, mini tomatoes 🍅 and finally sliced pear 🍐. Total time to make was 10 min for two of these. I also made coffee at the same time too... peace out and high 5 yourself! #schoollunchbox #inspiredbygeorge #dadlife #stuckonyou #wholekids #bento #kidsbento #schoolbento #bentoinspo #loverules #ihopealfdoesntdieinhomeandaway #iforgotmylasthashtag
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You need SUPERFOODS in your lunch which is why I partnered with @brummelandbrown organic buttery yogurt spread! It's a New Year and getting TONS of nutrient dense vitamins and minerals in your body will help everything from your energy to your mood. DIY trail-mix is a must for getting a major mid-day protein boost! This Avocado, Chickpea Sandwich with chia + hemp seeds, quinoa bread, tomatoes, kale + a slather of the buttery yogurt spread is a game changer! Kiwi, berries + pomegranate seeds are naturally sweet and if you've never had seaweed salad now is the time to do it. My kids go nuts for it! Here's a few nerdy food facts to give you the boost you may be craving: * Greek Yogurt- twice the protein content of regular yogurt * Quinoa-is a complete protein and has a lot of fiber * Blueberries-help improve memory * Kale-high in iron and fiber * Chia Seeds- omega 3s * Beets- vitamin C, fiber, and potassium * Beans-protein, fiber, and antioxidants * Pumpkin seeds- alpha and beta carotene * Hemp seeds-amino acids * Goji berries- vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin A * Dark Chocolate-contains flavonoids promoting good heart health * Almonds-tons of protein and healthy fats * Walnuts-omega's + heart healthy fiber * Flax seeds-full of plant-based omega 3s * Tomatoes-loaded with lycopene makes your skin look better * Chickpeas: vegetarian protein packed legume * Avocado-healthy fat that helps you absorb other nutrients * Blackberries-have more antioxidants than raspberries, blueberries, etc. #brummelandbrown *Tap the bio for more recipes!
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Miss 3 insisted we have a few practice runs for her before she goes to "school" next year. 🍓🥕🍱🍉🍿 #bentolunchboxmums #schoollunch #schoollunchbox
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Celebrating the brand new @earlymanmovie coming to cinemas on January 26th with an extra special bento lunch! #EarlyMan (Ad)
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Happy Monday!💖 Today's #yumbox had frozen peas, carrots, kale, cucumber, strawberries, heart-shaped veggie chips, and a sunbutter+jelly sandwich. 😋. . . . . . . . . #yumboxlunch #bento #bentobox #bentoboxlunch #lunchideas #kidslunchideas #kidslunch #kidslunchbox #lunchbox #schoollunch #hearts #valentinelunch #ily #vegan #glutenfree #sweetapolita #littlenorthernbakehouse
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Schools back for the summer 🎶 #schoolsback #schoollunch #schoolsnacks #schoollunchbox #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #munchbox #munchboxstockist #aussiemum #aussiekids #mumsofinstagram #mumlife #thanksmum