If you’re trying to keep lunchboxes balanced without spending a fortune, B&M quietly has some brilliant healthier finds — all under £2. These are perfect for school lunches, nursery snacks, work lunchboxes, and weekend outings when you need something quick but not overly sugary or processed.
Here are 10 healthier B&M bargains, all £2 or less, with full product links:
1. Fruit Bowl Strawberry Peelers — £1.25
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/fruit-bowl-strawberry-peelers-20g-867349
A great alternative to chocolate bars — real fruit concentrate, kid-friendly, and naturally sweet.
2. Alpro Strawberry Soya Drink (1L) — £1.80
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/alpro-soya-drink-strawberry-1l-865338
A dairy-free drink option that’s lower in saturated fat and great for lunch boxes.
3. Nature Valley Protein Bar (Single) — £1.00
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/nature-valley-protein-bar-peanut-chocolate-40g-866188
Higher protein, lower sugar than most snack bars — ideal for older kids and adults.
4. Quaker Oat So Simple Sachets (Original) — £1.99
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/quaker-oat-so-simple-original-10-sachets-867777
A cheap, whole-grain breakfast option — great for keeping kids full before school.
5. Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal (275g) — £1.79
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/kelloggs-rice-krispies-275g-865779
Lower sugar than most cereals and versatile for lunchbox snack pots with fruit.
6. Uncle Ben’s Express Wholegrain Rice (250g) — £1.50
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/ben-s-original-wholegrain-rice-250g-865235
Perfect for quick, healthier lunches if you prep meals for the week.
7. Branston Baked Beans (4-Pack) — £1.99
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/branston-baked-beans-4-pack-867144
High fibre, high protein, cheap — brilliant for batch lunches like beans on toast or beans + rice.
8. Whitworths Sunny Raisins (6 Packs) — £1.00
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/whitworths-sunny-raisins-6-pack-865209
Portion-controlled dried fruit — perfect swap for sweets.
9. Hartley’s 10-Cal Jelly Pots — 3 for £1.00
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/hartleys-10-cal-jelly-strawberry-175g-865450
Low-calorie alternative to puddings — kid friendly and lunchbox approved.
10. Harvest Morn Multigrain Snack Bars (6 pack) — £1.50
Link: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/harvest-morn-multigrain-snack-bars-6-pack-866988
Lower sugar, whole-grain based, easy to pack, and much cheaper than supermarket equivalents.
⭐ Why These Make Packed Lunches Easier
- Cheaper than supermarket equivalents
- Lower sugar / higher fibre than standard snacks
- Most items are portion-controlled
- Great for toddlers, school-aged kids, AND adults
- All under £2 — ideal for tight budgets
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