Cheap family meals that are simply delicious? We’ve got you sorted with a range of tasty recipes, perfect for every family meal plan. It’s always fun to get creative in the kitchen! This time we’re not only getting creative, but we’re also keeping every meal under $5 per serving. Here are our favourite cheap easy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will leave your stomach and wallet full.

Family breakfast ideas

There’s no better way to start your day than with a delicious breakfast! Whether you’ve got a little extra time on the weekend, or are looking for something to sweeten up your weekday mornings, our two recipes are the perfect treat. Not only are they quick and easy family meals, but they’re also under $5 per serving! 

Parmesan & Chive French Toast: French toast for breakfast is one of the best things in the world. This savoury Parmesan & Chive French Toast recipe is only $2.17 per serving! This savoury French toast features the Sunflower Flax Sourdough and you can up the flavour by serving it with an optional dip of Marinara sauce!

Apricot Delight French Toast: Looking for something sweet? Take the classic French Toast approach but with the Apricot Delight Log for a fruity explosion! This easy breakfast recipe will make your mornings a treat and better yet, one serving of this meal is as low as $2.59.

Easy lunch ideas

Whether you’re packing a lunch box for school and work, or whipping up something at home, these easy lunch ideas are sure to satisfy those lunchtime appetites. Quick and easy to make, these recipes are perfect for fuelling you for the rest of the afternoon.

Caprese Cape Seed Toast: This Cape Seed toast is a healthy and fresh way to keep your day going! One serving of this recipe is approximately $3.97 and comes with a lot of flavour. This recipe takes less than 15 mins and is the perfect quick lunch for a midday refresher. The fresh tomatoes and basil leaves along with the Cape Seed loaf, will give you just the right amount of energy to get you through the rest of your day!

Sushilicious: This fun vegetarian recipe is super affordable and easy to make. Think of it as Sushi but instead of rice you use a delicious, fresh-baked loaf of Higher Fibre! This recipe is super simple, and chances are you probably have all 3 ingredients in your kitchen already. This exciting recipe, which is perfect for picnics and kids’ lunches, is only $3.12 per serving and is packed with fibre from the Higher Fibre loaf!

Family dinner ideas

There’s no shortage of easy dinner recipes for your family that are quick, yet delicious. Whether you’re short on time, or running out of time to make a hearty meal, we’ve picked two recipes that make for the perfect meal ideas for your family, or even impromptu dinner guests. Both are made using one of our delicious loaves, meaning they’re just as filling as they are tasty! 

Tuna Melt: Save time at dinner time as this recipe will be ready in less than 15 minutes. As you wind down your evening, this recipe will surely leave you full and satisfied! The trick to this Tuna Melt is to use our Higher Fibre Loaf and incorporate chives and smoked cheese so every bite is filled with flavour! The best part of this meal is the price as it will only cost you about $4.40 per serve!

Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese: Think of a classic grilled cheese… now add shaved chicken and put this on our authentically rich Sourdough Loaf along with some marinara sauce. Sounds yummy doesn’t it! You’ve got yourself a chicken parm in sandwich form! This recipe will take you less than 15 minutes to make and comes in at only $3.87 per serving.

Bonus Dessert Idea

With breakfast, lunch and dinner out of the way, it’s time for the real main event – dessert! This recipe is one of our favourites  and is perfect for those cooler Fall evenings. 

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding: Is the day even complete without dessert? This delicious Bread & Butter Pudding comes in at around $2.12 per serving making it the perfect way to cap off your day! This tasty dessert is mouth-watering and features our fluffy Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns!

If you need to pick up any Family Faves loaves, you can order online or visit your local bakery. Looking for more family recipes? Check out more of our recipes, using some of your favorite COBS products. Let us know what you think of these recipes on social and tag us in any recipes you try! We’d love to see!

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The green one

Take your grilled cheese up a notch by adding a delicious avocado mix! Served on our Higher Fibre Loaf, this sandwich is packed with nutrients while being super yummy and filling. It’s the perfect grilled cheese for anyone.

The vegetarian one

Why have one cheese when you can have a trio for three times the gooeyness? Overflowing with brie, swiss and mozzarella, it’s sure to satisfy your grilled cheese craving.

the fancy one

Take your grilled cheese to the next level with our Sourdough Loaf. We love the sweet and salty combination of prosciutto and pear sandwiched between gooey melted cheese and authentic sourdough.

the secret one

This grilled cheese sandwich has a secret ingredient. OK, maybe two. Thinly sliced pears are the first, and sandwiching that and a load of cheese between our Sunflower Flax Sourdough is the other! It is the perfect combination of salty and sweet.

the Italian one

Elevate your meal with this Italian-inspired grilled cheese sandwich – stacked with pancetta and just the right amount of gooey mozzarella, topped with balsamic glaze and fresh basil!

Perfect on it’s own or as a side with some soup, the grilled cheese sandwich goes well with almost anything. Just get your bread, your butter and cheese and you’re ready to grill!

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Want to make your next brunch easy, yet elegant? Then keep scrolling. 

Whipped Ricotta & Kale Pesto Tea Sandwich

First up is a wonderful Whipped Ricotta & Kale Pesto Tea Sandwich. Perfect for those who love their sandwiches with a little more style. Using our Higher Fibre Loaf from our Family Faves range, your guests will be treated to a fresh take on flavours while saving just enough room for dessert! 

Cucumber Sandwiches

Have extra guests coming this Easter? Stay cool as a cucumber with our easy (but beautiful) Cucumber Sandwich perfect to whip up on short notice without compromising on taste. Light, fresh tasting, and so simple to prepare, this sandwich will make your guests feel like royalty. 

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

The heartiness of COBS Bread Country Grain Loaf pairs perfectly with the delicate texture of smoked salmon and cream cheese for this Stacked Smoked Salmon Sandwich. Add a hint of dill and you’ve got an elegant flavour combination fit for the finest brunch. 

Hot Cross Bun Toasted Delight

No brunch is complete without some expert-baked COBS Bread hot cross buns. Use your favorite flavour (we have four to choose from!) to complete this recipe and elevate your Easter with our Hot Cross Bun Toasted Delight. 

Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Parfait

This sweet spring Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Parfait recipe is one even the kids can help with. Add sweetness to any brunch with this combination of hot cross buns, chocolate mousse, and mini eggs. 

Hot Cross Bun Toppers

If you want to elevate even the simplest brunch, grab yourself and 6-pack of COBS Bread hot cross buns to create Hot Cross Bun Toppers. Add some ingredients like salted butter, sweet jam (we love fig!), mascarpone, or the pantry-staple honey and you have yourself some decadent treats. 

These Easter delights will inspire your next brunch filled with friends, family and great moments shared. Giving one of our recipes a try? Tag us on Instagram @cobsbread. 

Happy Easter! 

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Family Breakfast

A great way to start the day is to get everyone involved with making breakfast. We’ve got some great kid friendly recipe ideas on our website. No matter what breakfast gets made it will taste all the sweeter having the whole family involved.

outdoor adventure

Just because it’s February doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Wrap up warm and go on an outdoor adventure! If you’re lucky enough to have snow, why not get on the slopes. From skiing to snowboarding to tobogganing there’s something for all members of the family. Nice weather? Grab those bikes and pack up your bags with a COBS Bread picnic to keep you well fueled throughout the day.

Local activity

Make the most of the weekend and go somewhere new in your local area. Have an aquarium you’ve never visited? Indoor mini-putt? Have an art exhibition in the town you haven’t visited yet? Get all the family to write down one thing they’d like to do in the area and try check off the list by the end of the weekend. Have a COBS Bread in your area? We’re open all long weekend to help quash any family cravings.

Movie Marathon

Nothing says family weekend more than a movie marathon. Grab the freshly baked snacks and treats from COBS and cozy up on the couch for the day. Having a trilogy of films is a great way to keep the whole family interested and wanting more. This works well for any tv series as well. The longer, the better. It is the weekend after all!

Make Memories

Whether you are exploring and adventuring all day or simply spending quality time at home, anytime spent with family is precious. Take photos with the family to have for years to come. Printing off photos and scrapbooking is another fun way to spend a weekend. Flipping through actual pages is a great way to preserve photos not just in a digital space.

Did you know that COBS Bread bakeries are open all long weekend long for your fresh baked bread and treats needs? 

Plus from February 10 – February 24 COBS Club members gets an exclusive offer in-store so download our loyalty app today!

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Italian Sandwich Stars

Make your kid’s lunch the star of the classroom show! Adding a protein, dairy and vegetable covers the main food groups and gives your child the lunch they need to succeed in the classroom.

Turkey Roll-ups

Looking for an easy way to make lunch fun for your little ones? These turkey roll ups are SO quick and easy, making them the perfect school or school-from-home lunch. To complete the lunchbox, add sliced apples, veggies or your child’s favourite snack.

Californian blt sandwich

If you need a sandwich that will have them counting down the minutes to their lunch break, the nutritious Californian BLT on our Country Grain Loaf is it! Packed with colour and full of yummy goodness this sandwich will certainly pass any hunger test. Looking to level up lunch even further? Try our High Fibre Loaf, it tastes just as great as our regular White Loaf, but has four times the fibre!

Cape seed turkey sandwich

Are you running out of ideas on how to make a turkey sandwich fresh and interesting? Our Cape Seed Loaf is not only nutty and full of texture, it’s packed with the nutrients of nine grains and seeds, essential for growing young bodies. Slice thick pieces for a classic smoked meat sandwich that’ll fill their belly for hours. Plus it’s part of our Family Faves range which are a collection of customer-selected, favourite loaves, treats, and snacks.

High fibre lunchbox buns

Lunches just got easier with our High Fibre Lunchbox Buns already prepackaged to take home in a 6-pack. Just as tasty as our regular white bun but with the added benefit of oat fibre, this lunchbox sized bun is just what those hungry tummies need!

Hoping these nutritious & delicious lunchbox ideas help you score an A from your kids!

For bread that passes the test head to your local COBS Bread Bakery today.

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Step 1: Pick up your freshly baked Gourmet Hot Dog Buns from your local COBS Bread (Open daily all summer long)

Step 2: Beef, pork, turkey or veggie hot dogs? Choose one or choose them all, whichever you select just make sure they’re hot and there’s plenty of them! Most prefer their hot dogs grilled however you can also boil, steam, microwave or even pan fry your hot dogs.

Step 3: Try all the toppings! While the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes that is a real thing!) advise that only people aged under 18 should place ketchup on their hot dog and report that mustard is the most loved condiment for hot dog lovers we say why stop there? Fill your Gourmet Hot Dog Bun with relish, onions, salsa, cheese or pickles.

Step 4: Admire your daring DIY hot dog creation and then eat & enjoy. Repeat steps 1-4 as often as necessary…or as far your waistband allows!

Looking for some more inspiration for your hot dog making?

We’ve created two unique recipes this summer for all our hot dog loving fans.

First up we have the Gourmet Hot Dog – Filled with beer-braised sausage, veggies and your choice of mustard to create a rich and full-flavoured BBQ treat that’s sure to be a red-hot ‘wiener’ all summer long.

Not forgetting about our meat-free lovers we’ve created the Beyond Sausage® Garden Hot Dog which might just be the best vegetarian hot dog we’ve seen. Loaded with flavour with thanks to our Gourmet Hot Dog Bun and bursting with vegetables and toppings this recipe is a real crowd pleaser.

Celebrating Hot Dog Month? Share your DIY hot dog creations with us on social @cobsbread

Ps. Why did the dachshund have to sit in the shade? … Because it was a hot dog!

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Fresh crayons with no broken tips, crisp notebooks just waiting for the first stroke of a pen, scuff-free sneakers… it must be back to school time. Planning school lunches is part of the daily routine, but just because it’s routine, doesn’t mean it has to be boring! We’ve got five tips to help make lunch interesting for the little learners this September.

1. Involve the kids in prep

Get them involved and interested in what’s for lunch! We’ve all read that kids are more likely to eat dinner when they have a hand in prepping it. The same can go for lunch.! Have them help make lunch the night before and share fun facts with them about food. For example, there are eight grains and seeds in our Country Grain Loaf, or that apples are actually part of the rose family!

2. Cute (and reusable) utensils

Who doesn’t love cute kitchen accessories? Ditch the disposable utensils by packing kid-friendly reusable forks or chopsticks. Don’t want to buy something new? Old utensils and small toys paired with a glue gun will do the trick!

3. Make sandwiches fun

Sandwiches can be so… square. Mix it up by using cookie cutters or using skewers to turn sandwich fixings into kabobs!

Bring Back the Bento

Bento Boxes are fun, colourful, and not just for kids! Make these Turkey Roll-Up Sandwiches with colourful veggie sticks or use silicone muffin cups to separate bite-sized crackers (okay fine, Goldfish Crackers) or small treats. Don’t forget about your own lunch! Packing a box of high protein snacks and easy finger foods, like veggie sticks and home-made hummus, makes it easy to stay nourished throughout the day, whether you’re rushing from daycare to soccer practices or sneaking a bite between meetings. 

An extra surprise

You can put more than just food into a lunch box. Sure ‘Dad jokes’ can be totally groan-worthy,  but adding food-related jokes can be just the pick me up a kid needs after a long morning. We’ve got a couple to get you started. 

• Why did the orange stop half-way across the road? He ran out of juice!
• What happens to grapes when you step on them? They Whine!
• Why was the strawberry so upset? Because it was in a jam!
• What did the butter say to the bread? I’m on a roll!

Looking for the perfect back to school sandwich loaf? Our Higher Fibre Loaf is the go-to loaf for white bread lovers – it has four times the fibre of our Traditional White Loaf, but tastes the same! Looking for extra protein? Our Country Grain Loaf is packed with 4 grams of protein per slice and is a source of fibre. Find your local bakery to pick up healthy bread to get ready for the school year.

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