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Pat

Grandmother of 10 mokopuna

I am on a tight budget so I don’t buy lots of biscuits or juice.

When the grandchildren come home from school I give them fruit or wholegrain toast with a healthy topping.

I have always grown vegetables and that also helps with the budget.

 

Eating on the Run

Snacks don’t need to come in packets. Choose homemade healthy foods. They can be tasty, low-cost and easy to prepare.

Microwave baked potato
Preparation time: 6 minutes

Baked potatoes make a great snack or addition to any meal. This is a fast, easy way to cook potatoes in the microwave.

No-cook noodle snack
Preparation time: 7 minutes

A great snack for serious after-school munchies.

Banana or peach smoothie
Preparation time: 4 minutes

This yummy smoothie is an easy and fun-to-make snack.

Fruity popcorn
Preparation time: 10 minutes

A fun variation to popcorn. The best snacks are often the ones you prepare yourself. Bought snacks are often more expensive, and can also be high in sugar and fat.

Quesadillas (cheese tortillas)
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Great as a snack or cold in the lunchbox. We've suggested our favourite fillings, but use your imagination to come up with new, tasty combinations.

Crowded canoes
Preparation time: 8 minutes

Dress up some celery to make a fun snack the kids will love.

Microwave porridge
Preparation time: 4 minutes

A filling breakfast or after-school snack. This microwave version is faster and easier than the stovetop.

Banana French toast
Preparation time: 20 minutes

A tasty variation on traditional French toast that the kids will love!

Wack, wack potato snacks
Preparation time: 10 minutes

If you're by yourself or in a hurry, here's a quick meal idea.

Salad wraps
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Prepare this popular cafe meal yourself. The best wraps are home-made and can be prepared in a few minutes. Use any combination of your favourite salad ingredients.