Best energy boosting snacks

These healthier oat bars use bananas and apple to bind the mixture, so you can cut down on the fat and sugar

Grab a few of these energy-boosting healthy cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit

A low-fat muffin that tastes as good as it looks - they'll keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month

Looking for a healthier version of your favourite treat? These cookies from Leiths School of Food and Wine use wholemeal flour, oats and walnuts to create an ultra nourishing sweet bite

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

Try these make-ahead overnight oats for a healthy start to your day. They're naturally sweetened with dates and cinnamon and a good source of calcium.

These cheesy muffins are a great way to get savoury flavours into portable baked bites - great packed as a lunch box snack

These granola bars are great for lunchboxes, breakfast on the run or just with a cup of coffee

A moreish vegan snack, flavoured with smoked paprika, cumin and coriander. Simply spice, roast and get stuck in!

Choose your favourite nuts and dried fruits in this versatile dairy-free flapjack recipe, or change it up each time you make them – be adventurous!

Start your day with homemade granola for breakfast, full of nuts, seeds, oats and dried fruit. Enjoy with milk or yogurt, and fresh seasonal fruit

These vegan, gluten-free chocolatey treats with dates, cashews and maple syrup are just as sticky and moreish as the original Millionaire's shortbreads

A 5-minute filler to keep you going until dinner. This low-fat lettuce cup with a touch of spice is a super simple snack that has all the flavours of Coronation chicken

We love a slice of banana bread with crunchy walnuts and sweet dates, warm from the oven. This vegan version is great for breakfast or with an afternoon cuppa

Frozen berries are a thrifty way of creating a healthy smoothie - pad it out with oats to make it extra filling

Prepare these pesto egg and feta muffin bites for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as part of a picnic hamper. Simple to make, kids will love them!

Soft and slightly chewy, these oaty cookies contain apple and maple syrup instead of sugar. They're packed with hazelnuts which are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Start the day with energising oats and omega-3-rich chia seeds with this delicious breakfast. It's vegan, but you can use cow's milk and yogurt, if you prefer

A no-cook quick and simple snack that's ideal for an energy-boosting refuel when doing exercise or playing sport

Whip up a breakfast smoothie with raspberries, apples, yogurt and oats. It’s a great way to start the day and up your fruit intake

Make these easy date & walnut flapjacks for elevenses, or when you need a pick-me-up. Plant-based and vegan, they're ideal for anyone following a dairy-free diet

This all-natural granola is sweetened with date purée to make crunchy clusters of nutrient-rich oats, grains seeds and nuts

Layer up creamy avocado with protein-rich, low-fat turkey for a great energy-boosting healthy snack

Whizz up a low fat breakfast smoothie in no time. Use banana with other soft fruit, plus honey for a little sweetness and oats for slow-release fuel