Healthy comfort food recipes

Turkey mince is cheap and lean. Flavour Mexican-style chilli with cumin and paprika and serve in crisp baked potatoes

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

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

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

Swap beef mince and breadcrumbs with lean turkey and oats. Serve in a tomato sauce with pasta or potatoes for a light dinner

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

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

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

Making fish pie can be a palaver - not this one! Our healthy fish pie is simple to make and ready in just over an hour

Be transported to a beachside restaurant with a bowl of quick and easy seafood pasta that’s bursting with nutrients

Toss chicken with rice noodles and stir-fried veg to create a deliciously healthy dinner. There's a vegan option, too, which uses peanut butter (see tip, below)

Try this healthy chicken pasta bake with peppers, courgette and ricotta for a nutritious midweek dinner. It’s sure to be a hit with everyone

Rustle up our hearty and wholesome gnocchi dish in just 30 minutes. It's full of veggies, including spinach, white beans, tomatoes and red onion

Cook pork mince meatballs and serve with classic lingonberry or cranberry sauce and spring greens for a healthy, low-calorie family meal

Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it's quick to cook and low in fat and calories

Achieve three of your five-a-day with this veg-packed meatloaf in a sauce inspired by classic Italian ragu. This will soon become a family favourite

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

Cook a healthy, low-fat version of roast beef for two, made with lean, juicy steak and roasted veg, plus gravy on the side

Make a healthy version of chocolate milkshake with the help of banana, avocado, soya milk, cocoa, yogurt and xylitol. It's perfect as an after-school summer treat

Lighten up seaside favourite fish & chips using gram flour and a pan instead of a deep-fat fryer. Our lighter version is both healthy and gluten free

Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon - a low-fat sweet treat

Using pre-prepared mixed seafood makes this healthy rice dish very easy to put together. Plus, using one-pot means you save on washing up

A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge or when you fancy something cheap, this curry is delicious and filling. It's healthy and vegan-friendly, too.

Try our spaghetti dinner for two, with king prawns and harissa dressing. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is healthy too – great for a midweek meal.