Best energy-boosting snacks

Make these easy healthy flapjacks with dates & walnuts for when you need a pick-me-up. Plant-based and vegan, they're ideal for those on 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

Give your energy levels a real boost with these nutritionally-balanced healthy fruit bites

Enjoy these healthy mini oat pots with a topping of yogurt and your favourite berries. Although usually served for breakfast, they make a great little snack

Who says flapjacks should always be sweet? Rustle up a batch of these cheese and chive savoury flapjacks – they're ideal for picnics or as a snack to curb hunger

Enjoy these lighter brownies, which are low in fat, with no added sugar and gluten-free. Great for those with special diets

Get your children in the kitchen to bake a batch of these simple biscuits from CBeebies’ 'i can cook'

These date and walnut cinnamon bites are quick to whip up for a healthy snack. They also work as an after-dinner treat if you have friends round

Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar

Pack a pitta with chicken, salad and homemade caesar dressing for an easy lunch. It takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate and it's healthy too

Start the day well with this fruit and nut breakfast loaf, spread with cream cheese and topped with orange or apple. It keeps for a month, too

Beat hunger pangs with this vegan avocado and cannellini bean dip. Serve with crudités and crackers as a snack, light lunch or as part of a picnic

Get a boost of protein with eggs stuffed with basil and Kalamata olives. They'd work as a tasty lunch alongside a salad as well as being a healthy vegetarian snack

Shape a mix of peanut butter, flaxseeds, pecans, raisins and coconut into balls for a healthy, energy-boosting snack

Make this keto breakfast smoothie with spinach and fresh berries using any plant-based milk you like. You can also swap the hemp seeds for any nuts or seeds

Based on the flavours of carrot cake, these have a surprise ingredient - cannellini beans! They add a lovely texture and help provide 1 of your 5 a day

Try our date and peanut butter dip for a healthy snack. This sweet dip works really well with crisp veg, and you could use coconut yogurt to make it vegan

Keep these bite-sized dairy-free nut butter cups in the freezer. Made with medjool dates, they're perfect when you crave a sweet treat but want something lighter

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

These tasty, all-natural nibbles from sports nutritionist James Collins make a speedy snack and energy boost for on-the-go runners

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Enjoy a low-fat snack with Lime & chilli pitta crisps