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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.
A fun, cold and creamy snack. Great for after school or as a dessert on a summer night.
Fruit on its own is a great snack, but the yoghurt dip adds a fun variation for kids. Fruit cut into bite-sized pieces is easy to eat and goes a long way.
The same sandwiches everyday can soon get boring. Try some of our yummy, healthy ideas. The variety of fillings is limited only by your imagination. Try some of the new bread products at your local supermarket. There are so many shapes, colours and flavours to choose from.
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.
A super-quick meal that can be made using a variety of different fillings!
Perfect for a weekend breakfast or lunch. Get the kids in the kitchen to help you with this one.
Quick, easy and yummy! Use any combination of your favourite fillings and include vegetables for a healthy family meal.
Makes a great after-school snack. Keep this in an airtight container so it’s always ready for hungry kids.
A fast, easy after-school snack, which is also great in the school lunchbox. Or a yummy vegetable to add to your main meal. And, the best thing is that no preparation is required - just put the corn in the microwave, husk and all.
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