Pack Like a Pro: Freezer Hacks That Save Your Mornings

Let’s be honest, school mornings can be chaotic. Between getting everyone dressed, packed and out the door, there’s not always time to think about what’s going into the lunch box.

That’s where freezer-friendly lunch hacks come in. A little prep now = way less stress later. And the best bit? These tricks aren’t complicated - they’re real-world, parent-approved ways to make lunch packing faster, easier, and still fun.

And with Frugal Feb officially kicking off in our Montii Crew Facebook group, there’s no better time to fill that freezer!
Week 1 is all about making the most of what you’ve got batch, freeze, and please.

Montii Crew Freezer Faves

When we asked, you delivered! Here are some of the most-loved lunchbox fillers from our MontiiCo Crew:

• Banana muffins (always a winner)

• Pizza scrolls & pinwheels

• Zucchini slice

• Mini quiches

• Cornflake slice

• Coconut mango slice

• Cinnamon scrolls

• Sausage rolls

• Carrot & Oat Muffins
• Bliss balls
• Mini pikelets
• Veggie Fritters
• Choc chip cookies
• Cheese & garlic bagels
• Brownies
• Fruit straps

Bake, freeze, and drop them straight into your Bento or Feast Lunch Box, they’ll thaw by snack time and be good to go.

Freeze Fresh Sandwiches

Yes, sandwiches can be made ahead and frozen! Just skip watery fillings (like lettuce or tomato) and opt for freezer-friendly combos like:

• Ham and cheese

• Vegemite and butter

• Cream cheese and jam

Wrap them in baking paper, pop them in a container or reusable pouch, and freeze. In the morning, grab and go - they’ll be thawed by recess!

Freezer-Friendly Strawberry Bars from @cookwithkels_

We’re always on the lookout for fun, lunchbox-friendly bakes and these Strawberry Bars from @cookwithkels_ are just the thing. They’re simple to whip up, freezer-friendly, and perfect for snack time or recess.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups Rice Bubbles

• ½ cup milk

• 2 eggs

• 100g strawberries, finely diced

• 1 cup self-raising flour

• ¼ cup white chocolate, melted (optional but yum!)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a silicone mini loaf pan or line a loaf tin.

2. Mix everything together (except chocolate).

3. Pour into the tin and bake for 25 minutes.

4. Let cool, then pop into the freezer for 30 mins to help them set.

5. Slice into bars and drizzle with chocolate if you like.

Storage tip: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for an easy grab-and-go snack! 

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Love That Recipe?

@cookwithkels_ has launched The Freezer Friendly Lunchbox eBook, packed with 30 gluten-free, nut-free snacks you can prep once and freeze for the whole month.

Want more ideas?

Join our Montii Crew Facebook Group to get in on the fun! We’re running weekly themes and promos throughout Frugal Feb starting with Freezer Week, where our amazing community is sharing their favourite freezer-friendly bakes, batch-prep tips, and time-saving hacks.