Thermomix® On-the-Go (UK & Ireland): Fast, Portable, Lunchbox-Ready Food
- Beatriz
- Aug 13
- 4 min read
Busy day? With Thermomix® + Cookidoo®, you can keep meals quick, portable and homemade—from 10-minute energy balls to 30-minute dinners and make-ahead lunchboxes.
Highlights below are tailored for UK & Ireland members and link straight to Cookidoo® so you can save to My Week or Shopping List in a tap.
Quick-Look: How To Cook “On-the-Go” Smarter
Tip | What to do | Jump-in link |
Find fast recipes | Use Cookidoo® filters by Total time (≤15 / ≤30 / ≤45) | Recipes in 30 Minutes (or Less!) → https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/pages/recipes-in-30-minutes |
Stack components | Use multi-level cooking (bowl + basket + Varoma® dish + tray) to finish a full meal together | Multi-level Cooking: Power of Steam → https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/pages/power-of-steam |
Plan ahead | Batch snacks/breakfasts; schedule with My Week; send ingredients to Shopping List | Back to Lunchboxes (planning tips) → https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/pages/back-to-lunchboxes |
Prep at speed | Slice/grate in seconds with Thermomix® Cutter / Cutter+ | Discover Thermomix® Cutter+ → https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/pages/discover-cutter |
Collections: Grab-and-Go Inspiration (UK-friendly)
Collection | Region | # Recipes | Why open it |
Breakfast on-the-go → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/col439659 | UK/IE | 8 | Portable breakfasts: overnight oats, smoothies, bagels, egg wraps |
Energy Balls → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/col262718 | UK/IE | 6 | 10–15 min no-bake energy bites for school/work/gyms |
UK/IE | 9 | Batch granola/cereal bars for the week | |
Mix, Grab and Go! → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-us-000001309010 | Global (viewable UK) | 9 | Lunches in minutes (5-sec salads, muffins, wraps) |
LUNCHBOX INSPIRATION → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001178355 | UK/IE | 8 | UK lunchbox staples (houmous, flapjacks, “traffic-light” salad) |
ANZ (viewable UK) | 27 | Big, family-friendly lunchbox set (wraps, no-bake slices) | |
Simply Quick → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/col456851 | UK/IE | 10 | 30-minute dinners for time-pressed nights |
5 Ingredients → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-gb/p/col456733 | UK/IE | 70 | Minimal-ingredient meals, snacks and packed lunches |
Fast Wins: Link-and-Go Recipes (save to My Week)
Recipe (link) | Total time | Great for |
Chickpea & Tomato Rogan Josh → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r91858 | 25 min | Hot lunchbox (thermos) or 30-min dinner |
Salmon & Fennel Risotto → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r131937 | 25 min | Work-from-home lunch or speedy family supper |
Mexican Quinoa Salad → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r233916 | 30 min | High-protein packed salad |
Smoked Salmon & Leek Quiche → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r395009 | 1 h 20 | Slice, chill and pack for days |
Coconut Dhal → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r82967 | 40 min | Make-ahead pots (freezer-friendly) |
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Balls → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r449978 | 10 min | 20 bite-size snacks, ~121 kcal each |
Kid-Ready Lunchbox Shortlist (from the On-the-Go guide)
Recipe (link) | Why it works |
Olive & Mozzarella Farfalle → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r448429 | 5-ingredient pasta-salad—cool, packable |
Leftover Vegetable Houmous → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r752007 | Uses roast-veg leftovers; 10-minute blend |
Pasta & Chickpea Salad → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r123512 | Fibre + protein; toss and box |
Simple Granola → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r640328 | Batch once, breakfast all week |
Breakfasts You Can Actually Leave With
Need | Recipe (link) | Notes |
5-minute sip | Grab-and-Go Breakfast Drink → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r622132 | Blend, chill overnight, shake and go |
Wrap to-go | Grab-and-Go Breakfast Wrap → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r807708 | Make ahead; reheat or eat cold |
Spoonable | Tropical Smoothie Bowl → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r148510 | Thick, top and pot for commute |
Smoothie jar | Coconut Chai Green Smoothie → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r486001 | Soak cashews overnight; blitz in 5 |
Energy bite | Peanut Butter Energy Balls → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r449972 |
Pro Tips (UK & Ireland)
Use filters: Sort by Total time, shortest and set ≤30 for a fast shortlist.
Cook in layers: Put long-cook carbs/veg below, quick-cook items above in Varoma®—everything lands together.
Batch snacks: Make cereal bars or energy balls on Sunday; portion and freeze.
Cutter speed-prep: Slice/grate veg in minutes; lunch prep becomes assembling, not chopping.
Let Cookidoo® plan: Build My Week and push ingredients to Shopping List for one-and-done shopping.
Still scrolling? Start with these pre-curated sets
Snacks on the move! → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001307368 (12 portable snacks, bars, bites)
Mix, Grab and Go! → https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-us-000001309010 (9 quick lunch preps)
FAQs
Q; How do I convert a family dinner into lunchboxes?
A: Cook once, cool quickly, portion into airtight containers and refrigerate (or freeze). Choose recipes that reheat well (dals, risotti, quiches, baked pastas). Use Cookidoo® filters to find 30-minute mains that hold their texture.
Q: What’s the fastest way to prep veg for lunchboxes?
A: Use the Thermomix® Cutter / Cutter+ with Slicing/Grating Modes—even, thin cuts for sandwiches and salads in minutes.
Q: Can Thermomix® help with weekly planning?
A: Yes—save recipes to My Week and send items to Shopping List right in Cookidoo®.
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