Healthy after school snack ideas

After a long day of learning, kids always seem to be famished when they come through the door. These healthy snack ideas are the perfect way to keep hungry tummies full till dinner ...

Cheese and potato whirls

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Easy to make, great party food and the kids love them!

Banana flapjacks

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Deliciously simple flapjacks made with ripe bananas

Cheese, carrot and courgette muffins

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These savoury muffins packed with veggies are perfect for kids' lunchboxes

Mushroom vol au vents

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These easy to make party nibbles can be prepared in advance and they're great for a 70's retro party...

Ridiculously good onion bhaji recipe

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This bhaji/pakora recipe works a treat with both onion and potato or basically any veg...

Oat biscuits for cooking with kids

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A perfect snack or accompaniment to a hot drink... This recipe makes approximately 12 biscuits.

Flapjacks for kids

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A quick and simple recipe for flapjacks/cereal bars - great for lunchboxes...

Marrow cake

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Turn a marrow glut into this delicious loaf cake

Apple and raspberry muffins

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A very popular muffin recipe for all the family to enjoy...

Fresh fruit salad for kids

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Fruit salad - a fun and super easy recipe to make with your children...

Savoury cheese flapjack

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This cheesy flapjack recipe is great for lunchboxes and snacks...

Spinach fritters for babies and toddlers

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Delicious golden fritters packed with nutritious spinach

Banana blueberry muffins

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Kids will love making these berry-packed banana muffins

Crispy spring rolls

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A healthy alternative to takeaway spring rolls...

Smoked salmon bruschetta

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This recipe makes a simple but great tasting starter, perfect for serving up to family & friends...

Tuna parcels

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A calcium rich recipe from the Netmums 'Feeding Kids' cookbook...

Strawberry and banana smoothie for kids

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Thick and creamy fruit smoothie for breakfast or snack time

Baked apple slices

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These delicious apple slices with a hint of cinnamon are perfect for baby-led weaning and toddler snacks

Chicken wraps

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Try our easy and popular recipe for chicken wraps... This chicken recipe was sent in by three netmums members who...

Multi-jacks

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This recipe is delicious and makes a change from the usual flapjack...

Shreddies coconut bars

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These dairy-free snack bars are ready in just 20 mins

Slow cooker banana cake

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Delicious cake made in a slow cooker...

Pizza whirls

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These tasty snacks are great by a bonfire or as picnic food...

Falafel

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These tasty, gluten-free falafel are delicious served in pitta bread with salad and hummus

Boiled eggs

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How to boil an egg, from runny to hard boiled

BBQ banana

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Perfect for any barbecue...

Hummus without tahini

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Quick and easy chickpea dip for picnics, snack time and baby-led weaning

Apple, yoghurt and berry ice lollies

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Healthy homemade lollies packed with berries and fruit

Healthy flapjacks

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Lighter flapjacks packed with fruit and nuts

Sugar-free banana muffins for kids

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Quick and easy banana muffins with no added sugar