These easy healthy pancakes get their fluffy texture from whipped egg whites. Stack them high with fresh berries and a spoonful of low-fat yogurt

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

Have your cake and eat it with this low-fat, healthy banana loaf - perfect for breakfast and beyond

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Start the day on a lighter note with this satisfying shakshuka, a wonderful pan full of tomatoes, pepper, spinach and eggs. It packs in four of your 5-a-day

Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that's both healthy and gluten-free. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

One that dads will love! This any-time meal is perfect with a helping of baked beans

A healthy spaghetti dish full of broad beans, leeks and asparagus tips. Make the most of spring greens with this vibrant, filling pasta recipe

Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre

Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

Start your day right with this filling bowl of oats, berries, banana and seeds. It's healthy and packed with nutrients to fuel body and mind

This healthier katsu is coated in finely chopped flaked almonds and baked in the oven (rather than fried) until crisp and golden. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan then this a great dish to add to your repertoire

This low-fat, low-calorie bolognese combines lean pork mince with fennel and cherry tomatoes to give a burst of fresh flavours and two of your five-a-day

Combine a few key Christmas flavours here to make a pie that both children and adults will adore

With apple, blueberry, banana and seeds, this breakfast-on-the-go tastes great, is low in calories and uses honey instead of sugar

Substitute eggs for chia seeds in this vegan take on a traditional Christmas cake. The coconut oil adds a great background flavour and keeps the cake moist

Keep hunger pangs at bay with these healthy, yummy lunchbox nibbles

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner Wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy

Get the kids cooking with this simple coleslaw - they'll be keen to eat it if they've helped out

Combine the best bits of a Christmas dinner in one moreish bite with these canapés. Ideal for a festive buffet

Paul Hollywood's fruit rolls can be made ahead then heated up before adding a glossy glaze and citrus icing

A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic

Pair John Torode's easy falafels with soft flatbreads, well-spiced humous and crunchy pickles for a magnificent meze of a lunch, or a shareable starter

Try this healthy potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe instead features basil, parsley and garlic

Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

Celebrate Halloween with these spooktacular healthy stuffed peppers. They're perfect for a Halloween buffet or a family dinner ahead of trick-or-treating

A festive treat to give or receive