Snack recipes

The picnic classic gets a healthy makeover - two thirds of the fat is knocked off by using lentils and lean pork and baking instead of frying

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

A healthier version of traditional fruit and nut bars packed with seeds, oats and agave syrup – perfect for snacking and lunchboxes

Snack on these moreish sunflower and pumpkin nibbles, a healthier choice for a night in front of the television

A great thrifty homemade snack of salted popcorn with chickpeas, raisins, nuts and Indian spices

Ready in under 10 minutes, this snack is great eaten warm or stored as a snack to stave off hunger between meals

Keep hunger pangs at bay by snacking on healthy dried fruit - this version bakes Granny Smiths with cinnamon

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

Get the whole family snacking on this low-fat alternative to peanuts

Savoury oaty biscuits that are great for lunch boxes, add Marmite or peanut butter for a delicious pinwheel

Not just for breakfast, this healthy pot of yoghurt, fruit and seeds is a real mid-afternoon hunger booster and ready in 10 minutes

Teach your kids some pastry skills - and provide a lunchbox filler - with this recipe from CBeebies 'i can cook'

Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Three ingredients and two minutes is all you need to whip up this low-fat, low-calorie but high in protein frozen yogurt treat, which is ideal for eating after exercise or as a quick dessert

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

Teach kids a lifetime cookery skill with a special recipe from CBeebies' 'i can cook'- these buns show how to make dough

Homemade ice lollies are healthier and cheaper than shop-bought. These are as creamy as ice cream but lower in fat

Oven bake flour tortillas into crunchy chips flavoured with traditional Louisiana spices and serve with dip

Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip - a healthy snack

Savoury Marmite works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels. These easy homemade pasties are ideal for picnics

Flapjacks use up storecupboard spares and these chewy, oaty, fruity bars topped with chocolate will always go down a storm

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

The traditional combination of pork bangers and flaky pastry will never get old - this version has a chutney filling

A traditional Irish loaf that uses bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast - this version is sweetly spiced with fruit and oats