Nutella and banana sushi
These delicious Nutella and banana fruity snacks are so easy you can prepare them for the after-school rush in five minutes. They also look cute on party platters.
Cheesy cauliflower slice
Serve this nutritious slice as a healthy afternoon snack, or as a tasty side for lunch or dinner. Hot or cold, these hidden veggie bites will be guzzled with gusto!
Yoghurt chocolate bananamisu
No cooking, no baking! A scrummy cheat's dessert that is so delish, no one will ever know you took so many shortcuts. You must try this yoghurt chocolate bananamisu asap - we're not sure who will love it more; you or the kids! Creamy, crunchy AND fruity. Yum!
The very hungry caterpillar fruit snack
This snack, using the The Very Hungry Caterpillar book as inspiration, went down a treat in our house. Here apple is paired with Babybell cheese for a fun snack.
Passionfruit slice
A little bit crumbly, a little bit creamy, and packed with a passionfruit zing! This recipe is perfect in summer. Serve with some fresh fruit for a delicious after-school treat!
Apple crumble
Apple crumble is so easy to make, it can hardly be called cooking. This apple crumble recipe makes a great winter dessert, served with ice cream or cream, and contains cloves, allspice and brown sugar. The crumble forms when baked in a hot oven.
Grape caterpillars
These cute little green grape caterpillars tick all the boxes when it comes to healthy and easy. Pop them into lunch boxes, serve them up at parties or keep them in the fridge for a tasty snack.
Banana smoothie
A deliciously healthy way to start the day, this smoothie is full of bananas, honey, yoghurt with just a hint of cinnamon that makes it more-ish. It's breakfast in a glass and a great way to have a meal on the run.
Real meat pies
Next time you make a beef casserole, be sure to double up the quantities so you'll have some leftovers to make these delicious little pies. Everyone will love them and you'll feel great knowing exactly what's in the filling.
Ricotta pikelets
Perfect for breakfast, these ricotta pikelets are so easy to make. The berry butter on top makes them particularly moreish. We're sure you'll have to have a second serving.
Healthy chocolate power balls
These healthy chocolate power balls are filling and sweet enough to satisfy the most intense 3pm chocolate craving. I try to have a jar of these in the fridge and reach for them after dinner instead of dessert or any time I'm hankering for something sweet.
Wholemeal apple crumble loaves
These wholemeal apple crumble loaves are a great afternoon treat and the kids can help in nearly every step of the method below. Perfect for winter lunch boxes.
Lemonade scones
These scones are wicked straight out of the oven with a slathering of butter (yum!).
ABC muffins
The 'ABC' in these muffins stands for Apple, Banana and Cranberries and the kids will love these in their lunchboxes. If the kids aren't cranberry fans, you could substitute them with carrot, instead.
Bacon and corn fritters with coriander
It’s important not to overcrowd the pan - cook the bacon and corn fritters in batches. You can substitute the fresh corn for canned or frozen corn kernels.
Wholemeal pear and ginger muffins
With fresh pears and wholemeal flour, these muffins are a healthy lunchbox choice.
Choc drizzled muesli bars
Looking for a healthy lunch box treat your kids will love? Here's a yummy muesli bar with just enough chocolate drizzled on top to make it feel like a treat. Delish!
Individual baked egg pots
Breakfast, lunch OR dinner, these tasty individual baked egg pots make a fab feed for fussy little toddlers. Or make them for older kids as a nutritious after school snack. Yummy!
Apple and cinnamon turnovers
Use frozen pastry sheets to make these sweet and spiced fruity puffs. They're wonderful while still warm from the oven and great as a sweet treat for lunch boxes when cold.
Bacon and egg pies
The crust on these filling bacon and egg pies are made with bread. This is a perfect brunch, light lunch or lunch box filler.
Choc chip scones
These delicious choc chip scones are perfect for an afternoon treat and sometimes I pop them into the oven when my kids go to bed so they can have them fresh in their lunch boxes the next day.
Apple and cinnamon scones
Everyone loves a scone - particularly kids! And the great news is that these apple and cinnamon scones are one of the easiest things for little people to make.
Welsh cakes
A traditional snack in Wales, these warm buttery little cakes have the beauty of being cooked in a frypan - no waiting around for the oven to get hot! Made with pantry staples, quick to mix and even quicker to cook, these little treats can be whipped up while the kettle boils.
Cheese and Vegemite scrolls
Scrolls are always a popular lunch box filler - and your kids will adore these savoury scrolls filled with cheese and Vegemite. Yum!
Black bean brownies
For a delish and healthy twist on a traditional chocolate brownie, try these heavenly black bean brownies. You'll still get a hit of rich gooey chocolate, but you'll also get a big serve of extra protein and fibre. And the kids will never, ever know. Bonus!
Caramel coconut creamed rice
This caramel coconut creamed rice pudding, is the best comfort food after a hard day. Served with a dollop of ice cream, this gooey and creamy dessert is a heavenly way to reward your taste buds!
Bells of St Clements muffins
Just like the nursery rhyme, these muffins are filled with yummy orange and lemon flavours. They make a zingy afternoon snack or lunch box treat. They can also be made gluten free.
Sunshine breakfast smoothie
This fruity smoothie uses a fruitbowl of fresh goodies to make a delicious drink. Perfect for breakfast but delicious at any time of day.
Stuffed jacket potatoes
Microwave jacket potatoes are a great after-school snack or a perfect Sunday night dinner. Try the sour cream and green onion topping or open the fridge and let your imagination run wild.
Banana Cupcakes With Passionfruit Icing
These delicious soft and velvety cupcakes are not overpowered by the banana so it allows the irresistible passionfruit flavour to come through.