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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.
These mini meat loaves are a great for the lunch box. Easy to eat on their own or yummy with a bread roll - a nice change from sandwiches.
A tasty after-school snack. Use any combination of your favourite fillings. We have told you our favourites, but get creative and invent your own!
Eggs can be cooked in minutes and make an easy quick snack, light meal or cafe-style breakfast.
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.
A great snack or a tasty lunch - and it's so easy to make. This soup freezes well, so make extra and freeze for a fast, easy meal another day.
A fun, cold and creamy snack. Great for after school or as a dessert on a summer night.
Fast, tasty and filling. Great for breakfast, lunch or a snack.
Low-cost and tasty for breakfast or an after-school snack. Easy for older children to prepare themselves. All for less than 50 cents per person each day!
If you're by yourself or in a hurry, here's a quick meal idea.
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