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Pudding and snack recipes

Your family will love these delicious puds and snacks. And with ingredients like caramelised apples, healthy berries and creamy bananas, these tasty treats can even help towards your family's 5 A Day!

All pudding and snack recipes

Whether you're rounding off dinner with a fruity crumble, making healthier popcorn with a kick for film night or hankering after a scoop of ice cream, these tasty, healthier recipes are for you.

Apple, apricot and sultana squares

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Blueberry and banana muffins

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Carrot and courgette muffins

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Carrot and sultana mini pancakes

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Chargrilled pineapple

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins

Cherry berry crumble

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Choc cherry popcorn cakes

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 8 mins

Corn frizzlers

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Easy banana ice cream

Prep: 5 mins; Freeze: 2 hours

Eyeball juice jellies

Prep: 10 mins; Set: 2 to 3 hours

Fishy toast toppers

Prep: 15 mins

Greek yoghurt and raspberry chill

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 3 mins

Grilled plantain with fresh salsa

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Mini apple and banana muffins

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 25 mins

No-pastry mini mushroom quiches

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Orange and sultana milk pudding

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 5 mins

Pancakes with caramelised apples

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins

Piri-piri pomegranate popcorn

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins

Pizza crumpets

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins

Sweet potato chips with simple salsa

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Warm bananas and yoghurt

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 3 mins

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Load that lunchbox!

There's no reason these recipes need to only be eaten at home. Many of them are also perfect for helping to keep the lunchbox rotation fresh and exciting.

These 5 make a great addition to any lunchbox – and don't forget to check out our dedicated healthier snacks page for loads more quick and easy tips and ideas.

Corn frizzlers

These easy fritters take minutes to make and go great with pretty much any dip you fancy! Perfect for a lunchbox.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

No-pastry mini mushroom quiches

Light mini quiches without the pastry. Slip in with a crunchy green salad.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Carrot and courgette muffins

These savoury muffins make a tasty snack, whether the kids are just in from school or having their packed lunch.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Piri-piri pomegranate popcorn

It's so easy and cheap to pop your own corn – and it's healthier than shop-bought versions.

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins

Choc cherry popcorn cakes

Make a healthier version of chocolate crispy cakes with this popcorn recipe.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 8 mins

More snack inspiration

Healthier snacks for kids

From whipping up simple homemade snacks to picking packaged ones in the shops, learn how to snack smart with these quick and easy ideas!

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