Healthy recipes for kids

Healthy eating is easy when you try some of our delicious, colourful and filling healthy recipes, including salads, soups, dinners and lunches.

Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 29 Ratings

A healthier version of a takeaway doner kebab, which can be high in fat – try this lower fat, but very tasty alternative...

  • 4 Hrs 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

How to poach fish in milk

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

We've used haddock in this classic recipe, but any other fish, such as cod, would taste great, too.

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

No-egg vegan banana pancakes

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

Easy no-egg and dairy-free banana pancakes that kids and grown-ups will love, perfect for Pancake Day, or whenever you fancy a tasty (and ethical!) treat.

Pancakes on a pink tray with fruit and yoghurt
  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Wagamama's chicken firecracker curry

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Wagamama has revealed the recipe for its popular and seriously spicy firecracker chicken. Here's how to make it...

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

1940s style bread pudding

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 14 Ratings

This recipe for bread pudding is really cheap to make and is a good way to use up old bread...

  • 2 Hrs 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Almond milk and berry porridge

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Nutritious porridge that's ideal for baby-led weaning

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

American potato salad

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A great alternative to a traditional potato salad...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Apple crisps

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Make your own delicious and healthy apple crisps

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Apple puree for babies

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Simple one-ingredient weaning puree

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Apple turnover

A delicious fruity homemade dessert

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Applesauce muffins

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Subtly sweet apple muffins the whole family will love

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Applewiches

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Apple slices filled with peanut butter and granola

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Asian chicken cakes

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 8 Ratings

Fragrant and full of oriental, zesty flavours...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Avocado mash

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 20 Ratings

A recipe for small newly-weaned babies (the leftovers are tasty too!)

  • 2 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Avocado pasta

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 11 Ratings

A creamy, thick and rich pasta sauce, which is healthy too...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Avocado puree for babies

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Easy no-cook puree for weaning babies

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Baba ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a Lebanese dish which comprises of soft aubergine and spices – it’s a delicious alternative to hummus and works brilliantly with fresh crispy veggies. Serve as a healthy after school snack or pair with cocktails at a dinner party

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Baby banana pancakes

Perfect for celebrating Pancake Day while weaning your baby

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baby beef stew

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

Red meat is a good source of easily absorbed iron, which babies need for growth and brain development...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Baby couscous

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A deliciously simple bowl of couscous that both baby and grown-ups will enjoy

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Baby porridge

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

If you're wondering how to make baby porridge that your little one will love, we've got the best baby porridge recipe on the internet. Why is it so good, you ask? It contains just 3-4 ingredients, it's super simple to make and great for weaning!

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Baby rice pudding

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

An easy pudding recipe for weaning your baby...

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baby's first pancakes

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

2-ingredient mini pancakes for little eaters – perfect for baby-led weaning

Mini pancakes for babies with sliced banana
  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baked apple slices

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

These delicious apple slices with a hint of cinnamon are perfect for baby-led weaning and toddler snacks

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Baked apples

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 18 Ratings

A delicious budget-busting dessert, serve hot with vanilla ice-cream...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

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