Getting back on your feet after the school holidays can feel like an uphill battle. But with a few fail-safe recipes and a bit of preparation, you can handle school breakfasts, packed lunches, after-school snacks, and simple family meals without (too) many tears.
So get ready for school with our easy and nutritious family recipes, all of which can be pre-made or made in batch mode so you can feel before the game.
Breakfast on the go
Rule the school by making a serving of muffins or a vegetable-filled omelette to eat on the go. If it doesn’t, you have one healthy homemade bread Sliced in the freezer, ready to toast every morning.
![Mini super fruit breakfast packs](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/51430773.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Jool's breakfast on the go](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1479_2_1433162572.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Omelette with kale, ricotta and pumpkin](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1533_2_1431620918.jpg?tr=w-399)
Lunch box ideas
From sandwiches with vegetables to pasta and noodle salads: pack the kids with a balanced lunch box that will last them home.
![Pepper pasta salad](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/Bqv5UiGr4lG9oV42x098x-.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Pesto pasta with peas and Popeye](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/6_FsJZrqqaRBsYjhjR4jMw.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Simply humous](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/46287939.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Squash it sandwich](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1491_1_1436889915.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Crunchy carrot pittas](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1059_1_1438877726.jpg?tr=w-399)
After school snacks
Prepare some nutritious snacks that will restore energy levels and keep the post-school slump at bay.
![Marmite popcorn](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/7HlZKMDCqfjAJdVEJnQ0LS.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Sweet Potato Muffins](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1595_9_1439907619.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Quinoa kale muffins](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/4hGp62uKaqlBM4C24cf7U_.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Jools' simple oat fruit biscuits](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/APk6HVaN4aWAX389u30_zP.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Energy balls](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/xtra_med/9Ye1yC6ma9hAsvPhl8pToy.jpg?tr=w-399)
Simple family meals
Cooking for young and old is not always easy, so we turn to Jools to help the whole family enjoy their brilliant weekday meals.
![Jool's fish pie](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1482_2_1430137066.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Jools' easy chicken curry](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1487_2_1430148812.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Jools' simple beef stew](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1477_2_1430131134.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Jools' easy chicken and vegetable stew](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1485_2_1430147494.jpg?tr=w-399)
![Jools' Asian style salmon](https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/xtra_med/1478_2_1430133232.jpg?tr=w-399)
Hungry for more? You can find many more family recipes Here.