Choc-orange energy boosters

It only takes 15 minutes to blitz dates, nuts, seeds and oats to make this high-energy snack – perfect popped into a lunch box

Spicy merguez & couscous pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pack up this spicy sausage stew as part of a hearty lunch – simply heat in the microwave for a filling midday meal

Sunshine Cobb salad

Pack 4 of your 5-a-day into your lunchbox with this healthy black bean, egg and prawn salad with a sweet chilli and lime dressing

Banana smoothie

Quick and easy to make, this banana, prune, almond milk and nut butter smoothie is an ideal on-the-go energy boost

Turkey, bacon & avocado mini bagels

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pack up a hearty lunch to look forward to – fill bagels with leftover turkey or chicken, crispy bacon and creamy mashed avocado

Cheese, ham & grape kebabs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Forget soggy sarnies, kids will love this simple lunchbox recipe – for very young children, skip the skewer and serve as a salad instead

Nutty cinnamon & yogurt dipper

Mix nut butter with creamy Greek yogurt and spice for a super simple lunchbox snack that kids will love – serve with apples or vegetable sticks

Pear, nut & blackberry Bircher

Creamy overnight oats with yogurt, macadamia nuts and cinnamon – pop this Swiss-style muesli in a tupperware for an on-the-go breakfast

Tomato kachumber

This Indian chopped salad makes a fresh and flavourful addition to a sharing or buffet spread with tangy red onion, cumin and coriander

Cucumber & mint relish

This cooling sauce is similar to a raita – perfect for serving as a buffet or dinner party side dish to tame hot curries and spiced meats