The Carob Edit - Back To School

Back-to-school season is here — uniforms to sort, drop-offs to juggle, and snack boxes to fill with something healthy that will actually be eaten! At Carob, we don’t just share clothes, we love passing on the little things that make mum life feel easier and wholesome.

Each week, in The Carob Edit, we’ll be rounding up what we’re into — from family finds to recipes and the small things are making us smile right now. Read on for our our go-to Banana Cake recipe, eco lunchboxes we love, and the two gym spots we are regulars at after school drop-off...

Because who has time for complicated bakes? This 10-minute banana cake recipe is a staple in my cook-book: quick, relatively healthy, and actually gets eaten. Perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.

⏱️ Prep time: 10 mins | 🍴 Cook time: 50 mins | ❄️ Freezes for up to 3 months

Ingredients:

75g Unsalted butter (or coconut oil)

50g Caster sugar

2 Eggs

140g Self Raising Flour

75g Greek Yogurt

1 Banana

100g Grated Carrots

100g Raisins

1tbsp Flax Seeds

2 tpsp Pumpkin Seeds 

Recipe

Goodbye plastic, hello eco-friendly. These lunchboxes are safer, sturdier, and last longer. A few options we’ve been loving — and yes, you can find them right here in Dubai.

✨ OMIE BOX — Our top pick. It has all the compartments plus a heated container, slips easily into the school bag, and the handle makes it simple for kids to grab on their own.

✨ BONJOUR — Stainless steel, bento-style boxes that last for years. Easy to clean, no hidden corners, and they make portioning snacks feel fun!

✨ LUNCH BOTS — A great stainless steel option, lightweight and durable for everyday use.

Packing snacks suddenly feels more satisfying when the boxes are this good — and it’s a small daily swap that makes a big difference.

Once the drop-off dash is done, if you can, take a moment for you. Whether it’s an 8am Pilates class, a morning walk, or a studio we’ve been loving lately, these little rituals make the juggle lighter.

✨ BOXICA (Studio City) — High-energy classes that let you sweat out the stress and leave you buzzing with endorphins. The perfect way to shake off that built-up tension.

✨ LEVEL UP PILATES (Dubai Hills) — A beautiful mix of strength and calm. Their reformer classes work your body hard but always in a way that feels restorative, not overwhelming.

So that’s our first little Carob Edit. A few favourites, some useful finds, and some good re-set excersise classes. Here’s to stepping into September with style, confidence, and snacks that actually get eaten ;-)

💛 Holly & the Carob team

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