A low GI breakfast to give kids plenty of get-up-and-go. Ingredients 600g mixed canned beans, drained 300g diced canned tomatoes, drained 2tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 small red onion, small diced 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 2 tsp brown sugar (seasoning optional) 1 (120g) bag of spinach, washed, steam cooked 1 large … [Read more...]

A snack for the lunchbox that will keep everyone smiling. Ingredients 1 cup oats 2 cups puffed kamut, chopped ½  cup currants ½  cup coconut, shredded 12 dried apricots, chopped 5 dried figs, chopped 2 tbsp honey 100g canola margarine (or Devondale butter) 3 tbsp brown sugar ½ cup chocolate bits (optional for … [Read more...]

A healthy icy snack rich in calcium. Ingredients 300 ml plain, reduced fat or Greek style yoghurt 2 cups mixed frozen berries 1 - 2 tbsp honey To make In a blender add the yoghurt, berries and honey, blend until smooth. Pour into ice block holders and add ice cream sticks. Place in freezer and allow to freeze for 3 hours before … [Read more...]

Berry and Apple muffins for the lunchbox or afterschool. Ingredients ½ cup mixed frozen berries 1 apple, peeled and grated 2 cups self-raising flour ½ cup castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs, lightly whisked 60g canola margarine (or unsalted butter), melted ¼ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup Devondale milk 12 muffin … [Read more...]

The perfect solution for lunchboxes when sandwiches are “soggy”. Ingredients 15 rice paper rolls (small size) 2 chicken breasts, steam cooked and thinly sliced 1 cup sweet potato, peeled, diced small 1 cup pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, diced small 1 red capsicum, deseeded, cut into strips 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled 2 tbsp olive … [Read more...]

A Mexican inspired, nutritious family meal where you can create your own fillings. Ingredients 1 ½ cups chicken or lamb, cooked and shredded 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and mashed ½ cup sweet potato, diced and cooked 2 baby carrots, peeled and grated 1 - 2 avocados, finely diced ¾ cup grated Devondale lite cheddar … [Read more...]

A twist on traditional burgers as we go fish for omega 3’s. Ingredients 3 - 4 firm white fish fillets 4 burger buns (small) toasted 10 – 12 slices of beetroot 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled and cut/grate into thin slices 1 carrot, peeled and cut/grate into thin slices 1 small cos lettuce, leaves separated, washed and … [Read more...]

Greek style minced lamb rich in essential iron and zinc. Ingredients 3 eggplants cut into 3mm long slices Vegetable oil, for cooking the eggplant 1 tbsp salt, for eggplant Paper towel 500g minced lamb 1 onion, peeled and diced small 4 garlic gloves, peeled and sliced 425g crushed tomatoes ½ cup parsley or oregano leaves, … [Read more...]

Perfect pizza base for make-your-own nights in, with family or school friends. Ingredients 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 tsp brown sugar 1 (7g) sachet of yeast Pinch of salt 1 tsp olive oil 180ml warm water To make Pre heat oven to 200 degrees. Place all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix, then add the oil and warm … [Read more...]