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The summer holidays are so busy there’s not always time to factor in what to cook or when! We’ve got an easy meal plan you can follow for a fun day’s worth of recipes the kids will devour. From alphabet muffins to a creamy pasta dish, we’ve covered lunch, dinner and a snack to help make planning mealtimes a lot easier.
Fruit and veg are hidden in these muffins for a healthy yet sweet snack the kids will love. Filled with apples, blueberries, bananas and carrots, they’re 2 of their 5-a-day and made with oats for more fibre. Put them in lunchboxes or freeze for a later date, they’re great on-the-go too. Plus, you can get the kids involved with baking them for a fun activity, and something they can look forward to snacking on afterwards.
Whip up this creamy ‘nice cream’ with only a handful of ingredients for a colourful breakfast. There’s no need for churning; all you need is a blender to blitz up the fruit, yogurt and honey for the easiest ice cream ever. Top with slices of fruit for a fun brekkie that the kids will love. Double the recipe and store in the freezer for tomorrow morning.
Wraps make a great speedy lunch and take only 5 minutes to put together. These colourful wraps are filled with shredded carrots, cheese, ham and a hint of honey-mustard dressing, then sliced into little sushi-style rounds for kid-size bites. They make a great lunchbox addition if you’re out and about, and you can easily double the recipe to make more if you’ve got a playdate. These are sure to be a hit at lunchtime.
Everyone loves chicken nuggets and these crispy ones have got extra plant points with their hidden ingredient. Cauliflower is added to the mix to sneak in some vegetables, and the kids will never know it was in there! They’re easy to make with the help of a food processor or blender and you can even get the little ones involved with shaping the nuggets. Serve with their favourite dipping sauce for a kid-approved lunch.
Pasta is a no-brainer when it comes to dinnertime and this creamy tomato chicken and broccoli penne really hits the spot. It’s got plenty of veg and everything is mixed in a cream cheese and tomato sauce for comforting flavours. It’s a tasty dish that feeds the whole family and is ready in less than half an hour. It also makes great leftovers!
For a summery dinner after a long day out, you’ll love these herby pork koftas stuffed into flatbreads. Inspired by Middle Eastern flavours, they’re filled with homemade chips, salad and an easy homemade tzatziki. They’re tastier than any takeaway kebab! Get ahead and prep the koftas in the morning, then keep them in the fridge till ready to cook later.
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