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Light meal and snack recipes for kids

Get your little chefs in the kitchen and help them make a batch of light bites and tasty snacks. Our recipes are packed with wonderfully fresh ingredients that are guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s tummies.

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Get the kids to love their packed lunch with this easy healthy sandwich that’s packed with layers of fruit and veg. Taking inspiration from a classic carrot cake for the sandwich filling, orange-flavoured soft cheese and juicy raisins add sweetness.
Carrot, raisin and cream cheese sandwich
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A fun lunchbox idea for kids, cut these turkey sandwiches into star shapes for an easy, healthy packed lunch. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
Turkey sandwich stars
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These sweetcorn pancakes, topped with crisp bacon, tomato and avocado, are not only packed with flavour, but they are great for getting little ones in the kitchen. On the table in less than half an hour, this super easy supper is also even healthy
Sweetcorn pancakes
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The best way to embrace the trend for colourful fruit – this nutritious parfait is full to the brim with gorgeous fruits, from tropical kiwi and pineapple to juicy mango and blueberries. What's more, this breakfast bowl can be made up in 20 minutes
Fruit yogurt parfaits
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This tomato and bacon savoury muffin recipe makes a great healthy lunchbox idea for kids. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
Tomato and bacon muffins
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These veg-packed muffins are ideal for popping into a lunchbox or taking to work for a healthy afternoon snack
Green frittata muffins
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Quick to make and easy to eat, this tuna mayo pitta recipe makes a deliciously healthy lunchbox idea for kids. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
Tuna mayo pitta
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Chicken nuggets but not as you know it! Kids will love this crunchy quinoa coating, which adds a slightly nutty flavour and a crisp texture
Crunchy quinoa chicken nuggets
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Popular light meal and snack recipes for kids recipes

Fish finger tacos
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The whole family will love this colourful fish taco recipe loaded with budget-friendly fish fingers, crisp salad and fiery jalapeños
  • Serves 12
  • 20 mins
  • 155 calories
Sweet potato and pepper soup
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Pack your child's lunch full of vegetables in this easy-to-make sweet potato soup recipe with onion, carrot, celery and tinned tomatoes.
  • Serves 2
  • 50 mins
  • 450 calories
Banana peanut cornflake bars
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This easy snack uses just 5 ingredients! Top a peanut butter and cornflake base with bananas and melted dark chocolate for the ultimate, family-friendly sweet treat.
  • Serves 16
  • Takes 20 mins to prepare, plus chilling
  • 264 calories
Sweetcorn and courgette frittata sandwiches
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Make kids' lunchboxes more exciting and get them eating more veg with these frittata sandwiches, loaded with colourful courgette and juicy sweetcorn
  • Serves 2
  • 30 mins
  • 360 calories
Adam Bennett's chicken soup safari
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This fun and tasty chicken soup will get the kids involved at all levels from helping to mash right through to picking the meat off the bones.
  • Serves 4
  • 20mins to prepare, 70mins to cook and 30mins to cool
  • 180 calories
'Tiny tree' and sausage pasta
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Make meal times more exciting and encourage kids to eat more veg with this broccoli and sausage pasta recipe.
  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins
  • 321 calories
Mushroom and spinach omelette buns
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Liven up your kid's lunches in just 10 minutes with these brilliant omelette buns!
  • Serves 2
  • 10 mins
  • 377 calories
Paul Ainsworth's garlic dough balls wrapped in prosciutto
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But.tery, garlicky and soft, these dough balls from Paul Ainsworth make a lovely treat for kids and adults
  • Serves 25
  • 15mins to prepare and 30mins to cook
  • 105 calories
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