By the time kids get home from school they’re usually ravenous and keeping them satisfied until dinner can be a tricky balancing act. Here are some delicious recipes and ideas to help fend of the hangries until dinner time!
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Apricot bliss balls
Have a ball making (and eating) these fabulous apricot bliss balls.
Homemade muesli bars
Ditch the store bought bars!
Smoky tomato & bacon fritters
Crisp and warm from the frying pan is our favourite way to enjoy them.
Caramelised onion and cheddar pull-apart
Perfect for filling up hungry bellies.
Broccoli, mustard and cheddar hand pies
Increase your vegie intake in the tastiest possible way.
Seed and nut bars
The healthy way to snack.
Wicked choc nut bites
You’ll go nuts for it!
Beer battered potato scallops with minty edamame
Beer battered potato scallops are a fish and chip shop classic, without which summer beach days just wouldn’t be the same! Dip yours in tomato sauce or creamy aoili and tuck in!
Raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks
Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt popsicles. They’re fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot summer day.
Choc-dipped tropical fruit
Covering colourful tropical fruit with chocolate and an array of exotic toppings is one way to guarantee an eye-catching and delicious dessert.
Spanakopita quesadillas
How’s this for fusion? Delicious Greek spinach and feta pie meets the easy, breezy Mexican quesadilla for a low-GI snack you’ll make over and over.
Ginger and sesame seed logs
Healthy snacking doesn’t have to be boring! Try these tasty ginger and sesame seed logs – wholesome, good-for-you treats!
Dried fruit and coconut trail mix
Trail mix is an excellent way to satisfy your hunger between meals with high-protein nibbles, with healthy fats to keep you feeling full.
Watermelon and strawberry ice-block
These watermelon and strawberry ice-blocks have a fraction the sugar of store-bought and all the flavour of fresh summer fruits.
Quick chicken nuggets
Moist chicken breast chunks with a crunchy coating will be popular with adults and kids alike and you’ll know exactly what’s in them!
Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies
These rich, dense chocolate brownies rely on dates and rice malt syrup for their sweetness.
Salted popcorn and nut slice
The perfect balance of salty, sweet and crunchy, this delicious homemade slice is great to enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up, or wrap up and give as gifts to loved ones.
Ham, cheese and zucchini pizza scrolls
These scrolls are great for school lunchboxes (instead of sandwiches) and after-school snacks.
Mini ham, cheese and tomato frittatas
Light, fluffy and packed full of creamy melted cheese and fresh ham, these mini frittatas are easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or on-the-go lunch.
Mango, berry and passionfruit frozen yoghurt pops
These traffic light yoghurt pops are a deliciously fruity alternative to regular ice-blocks. They make a brilliant after school treat for the kids on a hot day.
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