Recipe Index

Stuffed baked potatoes
Stuffed baked potatoes
Making stuffed baked potatoes is a clever way to ensure most of the potato is eaten, rather than just the filling!
Frozen yoghurt with raspberry swirl
Frozen yoghurt with raspberry swirl
Summer is a time for ice cream, but if you're looking for a healthier alternative try this frozen yoghurt recipe. It's just as creamy as ice cream but much lower in fat, and it's a good source of calcium.
Chocolate flapjacks
Chocolate flapjacks
These healthy chocolate flapjacks are packed full of nutritional treats such as bran flakes, oats, raisins and apricots, with a chocolate topping as a treat!
Chicken Wraps
Chicken Wraps
Chicken wraps make a good alternative to sandwiches if you're going on a picnic or to the beach. They hold their shape nicely and you won't get a mouthful of sand! You can keep the fat content down by substituting the mayonnaise for plain low-fat yoghurt or using half and half.
Turkey Burgers
Turkey Burgers
These are great for summer barbeques and much lower in fat than burgers made from beef or lamb.
Hawaiian fruit salad
Hawaiian fruit salad
This tropical fruit salad is a good way to get children to try fruit that they may not have tasted before.
Chocolate fridge cake
Chocolate fridge cake
These make a great picnic treat and are healthier than most chocolate bars or cakes as they are bursting with nutritious dried fruit.
Cheese enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas
Enchiladas make a quick and easy supper, especially if you can make the tomato sauce in advance or have it left over from a previous meal.
Summer pudding
Summer pudding
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Salmon and cucumber tagliatelle
Salmon and cucumber tagliatelle
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Guacamole
Guacamole
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Cornbread
Cornbread
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Mango and pineapple
Mango and pineapple
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Blueberry and melon
Blueberry and melon
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Banana and berry
Banana and berry
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Apple, pear and cranberry
Apple, pear and cranberry
These tasty smoothies are a great way to help get your kids their 5-a-day!
Mixed Root Mash
Mixed Root Mash
Children will love the bright orange colour of this mash and the subtle sweetness provided by the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
Chicken and Pepper Risotto
Chicken and Pepper Risotto
This recipe makes a well-balanced meal of carbohydrate, protein and vegetables.
Bean Burritos
Bean Burritos
This recipe is a great way to get children to try pulses. The tortilla pancakes add novelty value.
Banana Loaf
Banana Loaf
Banana loaf makes a great in-between-meal snack for days of non-stop play when an extra energy boost is needed.
Pineapple and Carrot Cakes
Pineapple and Carrot Cakes
These little muffins make the perfect after-school snack.
Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni Cheese
A great way to pack extra calcium into your childs diet.
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
Low in fat and just as tasty as the ones from the local takeaway!
Fruit Crumble
Fruit Crumble
Encourage children to be creative and try different fruits.
Breakfast Yogurt
Breakfast Yogurt
A great tasting change from the usual bowl of cereal.
BBQ Chicken Wraps
BBQ Chicken Wraps
Filling tortilla wraps is fun for children and a great way to get them to enjoy fresh veggies.
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