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It's never been easier to pack up your hamper with delicious and healthy treats. Try satisfying salads, light frittatas and guilt-free desserts are perfect for a picnic. See more Picnic food.
These 3-ingredient fruity pops make a great healthy snack or dessert all year round! Prep in just 10 minutes before popping in the freezer.
Add a burst of colour to your picnic basket with this speedy rainbow salad that is sure to put a smile on your face
For a speedy no-cook starter that's packed with refreshing spring flavours, look no further than this herby tzatziki recipe with earthy beetroot
Sweet, refreshing and great fun to make, this watermelon pizza makes a fab healthy dessert for midweek, the weekend or a party. Get creative and change up the toppings!
These lighter veggie rolls have a spiced butternut squash and cheese filling encased in super-easy ready rolled puff pastry. Perfect for a picnic or as a tasty lunchbox addition.
With a flapjack-inspired base, these peanut butter cups are loaded with fruits and veggies for extra taste, texture and nutrition. A great morning or afternoon snack and providing 1 of your 5-a-day, this recipe can be doubled to make a batch for the freezer.
Middle Eastern soft cheese, labneh is actually strained yogurt and while it looks cheffy, it's super-easy to make, you just need a little patience. Made from Greek-style yogurt strained overnight, you just need to add the final flourishes the next day, then serve with crudités and flatbreads. This is going to impress without a doubt!
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which combines perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Fussy eaters will love this ham 'sushi' – why not try it instead of your usual lunchbox sarnie?
For a Vietnamese spin on your lunchbox, try these tasty prawn summer rolls. Filled with crunchy iceberg lettuce, shredded mint and sweet carrot, and served with a rich hoisin-style dressing, these are great for a takeaway lunch or dinner party canape.
Beans are a great source of protein for veggie and vegan diets, and taste even better when stuffed into pitta breads. Batch-cook this recipe for easy healthy lunches all week.
Hot smoked salmon and cream cheese is a marriage made in brunch heaven. Rustle up this gorgeous frittata in less than half an hour for a healthy, hearty dish that is as perfect for lazy weekend mornings as it is for breakfast on the go.
Packed with crispy fish fingers and a flavourful katsu-inspired sauce, these wraps are great as a tasty lunch or light dinner.
This healthy bake has all the classic flavour of an indulgent carrot cake recipe, but makes a healthy treat for kids and adults alike, as the cake is sweetened with apple, banana and sultanas and cut into snack-size squares.
Snack healthy with these wonderfully crunchy kale crisps, a great lunchbox snack for adults and kids alike
Pack up the perfect picnic or lunchbox with this filling pancake from Northern Italy.
These spooky sandwiches will be a great addition to your Halloween party platter.
This beautiful Italian focaccia is packed with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes and fragrant rosemary, and makes a deliciously aromatic loaf that's perfect for sharing with friends
Rich in both vitamins and minerals, edamame beans give these falafel bites an extra boost of protein, as well as a rich, nutty flavour. A great healthy snack or light lunch!
This on-trend cottage cheese loaf is a source of protein and high in vitamin B12, and makes a tasty alternative to sliced bread.
Go for bold Indian spices with this Bombay potato salad. Served with a fresh raita and mango chutney, it's a perfect potato salad with a twist to serve at a summer gathering.
This colourful Spanish salad is packed with orzo pasta, red peppers, chorizo and cherry tomatoes.
This 5-ingredient dinner is a great timesaver, use a ready-made naan to wrap your chicken pakoras and enjoy
Sweet and smoky, this dip is made with cannellini beans and peppers and provides 2 of your 5-a-day. Lightly spiced with paprika and cumin, it tastes great with crunchy veggies for dipping.
Don’t let summer veg go to waste – this quick pickle is great for using up leftovers. Serve with salads, houmous and pitta bread, or simply enjoy straight from the jar!
These veggie samosa puffs make a delicious addition to a picnic. They’re based on the flavours of traditional Bangladeshi samosas – but easier to make!
These "sushi" wraps come together in 5 minutes and kids will love them. Filled with ham, cheese and carrots, they're great for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks.
We love these moreish smash-and-grab roast potatoes with a herby garlic dip – just right for a sharing platter.
We love the Mediterranean-inspired flavours in this filling and nutritious summer salad. You only need a microwave and 20 minutes to make this delicious dish.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy Italian-style salad is perfect for a simple yet hearty lunch and is high in protein. Tuna and butter beans is a classic combination which tastes even better when paired with a sharp and zesty mustard dressing. Top with a boiled egg and enjoy with a sprinkle of basil leaves.
Grab a tortilla chip and dip into this gorgeous guacamole! Simply stir sharp lime and fragrant coriander through creamy, mashed avocado, alongside chopped tomatoes for extra bite, and you’re good to go. Add to a Mexican feast or enjoy as a quick snack
Switch up classic Scotch eggs with this vegetarian version that’s 1 of your 5 a day. Spiced sweet potato and spinach and coated in crispy breadcrumbs - check out that golden yolk!
Prawn cocktails on a picnic? Why not we say! These lovely little jars are full of flavour, yet so simple to make with some lemon & za'atar mayonnaise, frozen jumbo prawns and lots of fresh salad.