
Healthy kids' recipes
Healthy, simple and scrumptious recipe ideas that will keep the whole family happy – from homemade fish fingers to pasta with tomato & hidden veg sauce.
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Salmon pesto traybake with baby roast potatoes
Keep little kids happy at the family dinner table with this colourful salmon traybake that's delicious and healthy, with a good dose of omega-3 from the fish
Cajun prawn pizza
Make a healthy, low-fat pizza with juicy, spiced prawns instead of calling the takeaway. Top with peppery rocket to make it even more nutritious and delicious
Chicken skewers with tzatziki
Kids will love these chicken skewers hot off the griddle for a quick supper, or pack them in wraps with green salad and tzatziki to take on a picnic
Caramelised onion & goat's cheese pizza
Make a veggie pizza that's healthy and low-fat instead of ordering a takeaway. This easy recipe uses goat's cheese for tang while the onions give it sweetness
BBQ chicken pizza
Make a healthy, low-calorie pizza that adds up to three of your 5-a-day and give the takeaway a miss. The barbecue chicken lends a moreish smoky flavour
Butternut squash & chickpea tagine
Make this tasty vegetarian tagine that kids will love as much as grown-ups. It's a great way to serve four of their five-a-day and it's freezeable
One-pan egg & veg brunch
With courgette, peppers and eggs, this vegetarian dish is a filling, healthy breakfast for all the family – kids will enjoy dipping toast into soft egg yolk
Lighter chicken tacos
The same tasty Mexican dish with half the fat of standard tacos. Pile on the chicken, salsa and guacamole, and build yourself a delicious dinner
Chicken schnitzel with coleslaw
Chicken breasts are tenderised, covered in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. A dinner that kids will love cooking and eating.
Masala frittata with avocado salsa
A spicy twist on a simple frittata recipe, with Masala paste, coriander and plump cherry tomatoes. Pair it with our avocado salsa for a light and budget-friendly supper
Pitta pocket
A low-fat, healthy snack with chicken, tomatoes and cucumber under 150 calories, and it takes just minutes to prepare
Superhealthy pizza
The quantities for this are generous, so if you have any leftovers, pop a wedge of cold pizza into your lunchbox the next day
Super-veg pasta
Get two of your five-a-day with this deliciously versatile sauce
Weaning recipe: Chicken meatballs
If your toddler enjoys feeding him or herself then try these moreish chicken meatballs, made with fresh veggies and chicken thighs. Serve with rice and broccoli for a satisfying dinner
Bircher muesli with apple & banana
Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easier to digest, and the muesli will be extra creamy. Great for a quick breakfast straight from the fridge
Barbecued chicken fajita skewers
Get the kids in the kitchen to prepare this easy BBQ chicken recipe, then assemble together with creamy guacamole on tortilla wraps
Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal
A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper.
Egg & rocket pizzas
Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch - crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake
Courgette, potato & cheddar soup
This freezable soup is a delicious way to use up a glut of courgettes
Superhealthy salmon burgers
If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers
Turkey burgers with beetroot relish
These low-fat burgers freeze well, so why not make double and freeze for another time?
More veg, less meat summer Bolognese
Hide peas and courgettes in this Italian favourite to up your vegetable intake - great for kids when served with pasta
Mushroom & chickpea burgers
High in fibre and low in fat, these veggie burgers with spiced yogurt are the healthy way to enjoy fast food
Egg & soldiers
We love this spin on the traditional using asparagus soldiers for your dippy egg - a great low-fat, gluten-free snack or light lunch, just over 100 calories