Cakes, biscuits and treats

Make your own fruit roll ups. A very high energy snack.

This lunch box idea has been developed by Lyndal Wellard from Healthy Kids School Canteen Association (SCA).

The vanilla dressing adds a new twist to a standard fruit salad.

These muffins freeze well and can be defrosted and microwaved to serve warm.

A quick and easy snack with calcium and fruit.

You'll have this one ready to go in less time than it takes the kettle to boil in the morning, so why not whip it up while you're making a cup of tea?

A nice homemade treat for the lunch box.

These muffins are gluten free, egg free and nut free, perfect for allergy-prone kids.

A fantastic mix of flavours makes this snack a favourite.

Tasty and nut free, these muffins will keep your kids happy.

This slice should be served in small portions for small people, and has less fat and sugar than most store-bought treats. That said, it's also a great mid-morning snack for parents too!

Make the muffins mini in size to be child-friendly.

A simple cookie for allergy-prone kids. Like all biscuits, best saved as a treat food.

These muesli bars can be made once a month, so they're always on hand, ready to go. They also make great energy snacks for the kids' sports team at half time.