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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.

Mini pies
Preparation time: 30 minutes

A quick homemade pie - without the hassle of pastry. Great with soup in winter! Or a tasty addition to the lunchbox.

Savoury bread cases
Preparation time: 25 minutes

A tasty, quick and easy way to feed hungry young mouths! Great as lunch or a filling snack.

Grandma’s vegetable soup
Preparation time: 40 minutes

An oldie but a goodie! Takes a bit of time to prepare, but makes a warm, hearty snack on the run. Plan ahead and make this in the weekend to have ready for lunches or after-school snacks during the week.

Vegetable fritters
Preparation time: 20 minutes

A fresh and tasty dish that is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Or make a batch the night before as a lunchbox snack for the next day.