Coconut macaroons
Macaroons are a light, airy biscuit. These coconut macaroons are a favourite! They are so easy to make! Gluten-free, nut-free and relatively low fat.
Cheesy Vegemite pastry twists
A great snack or lunchbox filler that is easy for the kids to make you can also freeze them and pull them out when needed.
Grapesicles
These grapesicles are a fun, healthy alternative to ice-blocks on a hot summers day!
Chocolate banana bread
Banana bread is a great way to use up bananas that have seen better days and this version, studded with chunks of dark chocolate, is a sure fire winner. Serve warm for afternoon tea or slice and freeze to pop into lunch boxes.
Parmesan toasts
My kids love these toasts in their lunch box. They go particularly well with a little container of hummus. I love to add rocket and prosciutto to mine and it becomes a sudden lunch or great with a wine
Orange marmalade
Marmalade is a delicious tangy spread to have on your toast for breakfast. This marmalade recipe is surprisingly easy to make and uses plenty of delicious oranges which gives it a lovely sunshine-y colour. Perfect for gifts, this recipes makes 1.5 litres of marmalade.
Watermelon ice blocks
These frozen fruit-y goodies will cool everyone down on a hot summer day. The colourful layers are a fun change from the standard fruit popsicle flavours.
Pear blueberry and almond muffins
Pear and almonds is a classic combination but add a burst of blueberries to the mix and you've got yourself a taste sensation! These simple muffins and great as an afternoon tea treat or as a special addition to the lunch box.
Healthy strawberry smoothie
Kick-start your morning with this healthy strawberry smoothie. Quick to make, really tasty and the kids love it, too!
Coffee pecan muffins
These coffee pecan muffins may be a bit too much of a pick-me-up for the kids but is a great not-too sweet muffin for morning tea with the girls.
Wholesome breakfast smoothie
The kids will love this wholesome breakfast smoothie - especially those who aren't keen on a big brekkie. This liquid meal is packed to brim with nutritious ingredients and will keep them full and satisfied until recess.
Banana pikelets
These pikelets are great with any bananas you have that are past their best. They are tasty and add the extra sweetness with banana.
Vegetarian pasties
These cheesy, veggie-packed pasties make a nice change from sandwiches in the kids' lunch boxes. No need to fiddle around with puff pastry either when there are great supermarket versions available. Easy as!
Beetroot chips
If its a healthy snack youre after, these beetroot chips are just what you need.
Ham and pesto crepes
Crepes are a great little finger food for kids and especially good for parties as they can be pretty much all made in advance. Fill with whatever sweet or savoury ingredients you fancy. Our favourites are these ham and pesto crepes!
Banana smoothie with Milo
Who doesn't love a iced chocolate and this one is good for them if you use low fat milk it will increase their uptake of calcium
Apple and raspberry bread
If you love banana bread you will love this recipe with added raspberry and apple it is a delicious combination the whole family will love. Just cut of a slice after school as a healthy alternative to a piece of cake
Apple and hazelnut cake
This cake does require quite a bit of preparation before it goes in the oven – it will probably take you 30-45 minutes. But, wow, what a rich, delectable cake!
Baked nectarine with crunchy bits
This easy dessert makes the most of nectarines which are past their best by stuffing them with crushed Anzac biscuits and honey, then baking them in a cinnamon syrup until soft. Top with yoghurt for a truly divine dessert.
Creamy coconut and pineapple popsicles
These Creamy coconut and pineapple popsicles are the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. They taste totally divine and are healthy too. Bonus!
Chia seed muesli bars
These chia seed muesli bars are great for the kids to take to school for recess and you wont believe how easy they are to make. You will never buy muesli bars again and best of all, they are nut free.
Peanut balls
Almonds and peanuts are both high-protein foods, making these a protein-rich snack. Protein is made up of amino acids that are the building blocks of your brains networks and can nourish your brain.
Polenta chips with tomato sauce
I love chips in all forms; fried, baked, potato, beetroot, you name it. But Ive only recently discovered the joy of the polenta chip golden, cheesy, crunchy and not at all dripping in fat. Ive been making regular batches of this recipe for my family and we are all hooked.
Cauliflower tots
These cheesy tots are so delicious that no one will even know their main ingredient is cauliflower. Rustle these hidden-veg morsels up for a tasty snack or lunch box treat your littlies will love.
Halloween teeth
These scary Halloween chomping smiles can be made up in a flash because theres no actual cooking involved!
Sugar and spice slice
This old-fashioned slice recipe uses pantry ingredients and is so easy to make, the kids could do it. Flavoured with nutmeg and cinnamon and with a nutty filling, it's a great one to have in the cake tin come the weekend.
Banana bread
Moist and delicious banana bread is easy to make with this mum-tested recipe from Kidspot. It can easily be toasted to serve with butter or transformed into a gluten-free recipe by substituting the flour and baking powder for a gluten-free variety.
Peaches with crunchy muesli
Perfecty for breakfast for all the family these tinned peaches topped with yoghurt, cottage cheese and muesli tastes delicious.
Frozen yoghurt pops
Healthy yogurt is a great snack for the kids but did you know you could use it as an easy path to healthy ice blocks too? Check out this cool trick