Hummus snack packs

Save the liquid from a can of chickpeas to make a creamy hummus. We’ve served it with vegetable crudités for a healthy snack that contributes to your 5-a-day

Crunchy chopped salad

Encourage kids to learn essential kitchen skills with this crunchy salad made with pomegranate seeds. The recipe is easy for children aged seven to 11 to follow

Oven-roasted sweet potato & courgette tortilla

Enjoy a baked rather than fried tortilla, making it healthier and easier to throw together. If you don’t have manchego, you can use cheddar or crumbled feta

Quinoa salad with eggs & dill

Quinoa is a complete protein that contains all eight essential amino acids. Enjoy it here as part of a salad

Roast peppers with ‘jammy’ eggs & almond & parsley dressing

Cook up a speedy lunch of roast peppers with soft eggs, served with an almond and parsley dressing. Enjoy with crusty bread

Apple ‘doughnuts’

Make these doughnut-style apple rings for a picnic with the kids. Children will love helping to make, decorate and eat these fruity treats, and there’s no cooking required

Rainbow rice paper rolls

Escape from a lunchtime sandwich rut with these rice paper rolls. Red cabbage and radishes add a lovely pop of colour, or try iceberg or Little Gem lettuce

Hummus rainbow wraps

Make these colourful rainbow wraps, with hummus, beetroot, carrot, feta and baby spinach for a quick and easy veggie lunch for the whole family

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

Squished tomato pasta sauce

Help kids aged 3-6 make their own superhealthy fresh tomato sauce to go with pasta