Nut and seed + Healthy recipes (39)

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Ants on a Log

Recipe by: Michele O'Sullivan

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This is a fun and healthy snack that kids can make.

Apple and Peanut Butter Sandwich

Recipe by: SAIDANDDUNN

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This combination is so good together and it's a great way to get your kids eating fruit. I make this for my daughter's lunch and she loves it.

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Apricot oat flapjacks

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

Reviews(3)

Soft, chewy bars, packed with sweet fruit and ginger, make an ideal mid-morning or afternoon snack.

Banana and peanut wedges

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

Reviews(1)

The ultimate version of a peanut butter sandwich takes some good hearty bread packed with sesame and sunflower seeds, with sweet mashed banana as a perfect partner for the peanuts. Serve with crisp apple or fresh, juicy pineapple wedges for extra fruit value.

Brazil nut and Date Squares

Recipe by: Susannah

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This is a great (very healthy) snack, suitable for vegans and those who are allergic to dairy.

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Bulgur wheat pilaf with nuts and seeds

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Although high in fat, nuts and seeds are extremely nutritious, and just a handful gives a satisfying crunch to this pilaf.

Cereal bars

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Naturally sweet and moist, these make a great addition to a packed lunch. They are also a good way of getting the family to try some more unusual grains and seeds, and add new healthy ingredients to the diet.

Cherry and almond wafers

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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These crunchy wafers are ideal with all sorts of creamy desserts or after-dinner coffee.

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Courgette and hazelnut twist

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Based on a quick soda bread, this low-fat, savoury loaf has lots of healthy additions – grated courgette, toasted hazelnuts and bran. With gentle handling, it is easily shaped into an attractive twist. Cut it into generous slices and serve with soup or a hearty salad for a satisfying lunch.

Date and walnut flapjacks

Recipe by: Azmina Govindji

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Flapjacks are a favourite sweet treat for lunchboxes as well as for coffee or teatime. The modern streamlined version here uses less butter than usual, and adds dates for natural sweetness as well as walnuts and sunflower seeds for extra texture. The result is both nutritious and delicious.

Dee's Granary Bread

Recipe by: Dee Dee

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This hearty granary bread is full of wheat, flax seed and sunflower seeds and makes excellent sandwiches or toast.

Fruit and pistachio baklava

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Here is an updated version of the traditional Greek dessert, made with a cinnamon-spiced filling of dried dates, dried mango and pistachio nuts, layered with filo pastry. Although this baklava uses less fat and honey than usual, it is most definitely a special sweet snack and sure to be a winner.

Fruit brochettes with rosewater cashew cream

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Serving fresh fruit threaded on skewers is an attractive alternative to making a fruit salad and is a great way of pairing complementary fruit. It will entice children to eat more fruit, too. Here an exotic nut cream flavoured with rosewater transforms the simple combination of ripe apricots and cherries.

Fruity muesli

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This breakfast cereal was invented over a century ago by Dr Bircher-Benner at his clinic in Zürich to improve children's diets. Soaking the cereal – here using milk – makes it easier to eat and digest.

Fruity Yoghurt with Chocolate Chip and Nut Crunch

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Plain yoghurt makes the perfect instant dessert – it just needs a little imagination. Add some fruit and a crunchy nut topping and it will round off a meal perfectly. Delicious!

Gluten Free Bread

Recipe by: elanaspantry

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This quick and easy gluten free bread is full of fibre (from the flax and almond) and tasty in oh so many ways. It's great toasted and spread with goat cheese, nut butter or dipped in olive oil.

Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

Recipe by: Christina

Reviews(2)

The hazelnuts and lemon zest add a delightful touch to green beans.

Grilled figs with ricotta

Recipe by: Andrea

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This is a delicious way to use up fresh figs for a healthier dessert. They look beautiful with the toasted almond and ricotta filling.

Guavas and plums with vanilla syrup and pistachio nuts

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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This up-to-the-minute exotic fruit salad is healthy, hassle-free, fast and fabulous.

Honey Peanut Granola

Recipe by: SSHANER09

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This sweet, crunchy homemade granola combines porridge oats with peanuts, wheatgerm, honey, dark brown sugar and vanilla. Baked in the oven, it's easy to make. You can use whatever kind of nuts you prefer.

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