Children's snacks

Have you tried our cornflake crack yet? If not, you’re really missing out! It’s a thin and crispy sweet treat that is quick and easy to make, and satisfies even the pickiest of eaters – win, win and win!

These salted caramel Jatz are a great sweet fix to satisfy your cravings, a pretty little addition to decorate your table setting or a fun way to keep the kids happy. They’re even so easy to make that the little ones could do it themselves (with some supervision around the oven, of course). We find: […]

This is a wonderful way to get the children involved in creating some of their own Christmas gifts for family, teachers or friends. They are a cut-out cookie and the decorations you use are only limited by your imagination.

A healthy lunchbox snack or afternoon hunger-buster, these coconut, almond and ginger bars are perfect for back-to-school inspiration. Whip up a batch in just 25 minutes!

This is a great recipe for kids to make in the school holidays. They are yummy and crunchy but nneed to be chilled before you eat them, so patience is needed!

This ham and cranberry pull-apart Christmas tree is a perfect recipe to make with the kids. Your own Christmas elves will love whipping up this delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy!

When the kids get home from school starving, it's a good time to slip something healthy on their plate. We've got five great ideas including muffins, a smoothie, snack balls, fruit dip and quesadillas...

Creating this iconic party favourite is easier than you'd expect! Decorate your crunchy toffee apples with crushed nuts or chocolate sprinkles and prepare to delight kids and adults alike

These festive tombstone brownies make the ultimate Halloween treats! Easy and delicious!

Naturally sweet and fruity, this quick and easy banana and raspberry wrap makes a healthy afternoon snack idea for your children. You could also pop it in their lunchbox for a school treat - they'll love it!

Sweet, cripsy and buttery, these little cinnamon-crusted tortilla shapes make a fun and tasty afternoon treat for your children. Serve them warm, fresh from the oven, or include as leftovers for school lunchboxes.

The combination of fresh fruit and sweet chocolate will quickly become a favourite snack fpr your little ones. They're super quick to make, and can be enjoyed after school or as a lunchbox treat.

Topped with lashings of sweet raspberry jam, tart fresh berries, fluffy marshmallows and oozing melted chocolate, these delicious dessert pizzas make an indulgent after school snack for your kids and their friends.

Delicious little balls of coconut, white chocolate and dried apricots.

Try this fun and healthy snack this Halloween. Photography by Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au

Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free blueberry vanilla cupcakes. Perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free spiced apple cupcakes perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

These scrolls are great for school lunchboxes (instead of sandwiches) and after-school snacks.

These fun bite size, Texi-mexi pizzas are great for kids to get a taste of Mexico or delicious nibbles for Mexican-themed parties!

Alexa Johnston gets you out of the mall and into the kitchen to craft delicious edible Christmas gifts.

This cheesy chicken strips recipe is sure to be a hit with the kids. Fry them for crunch and flavour or oven bake them as a healthier alternative.

These little meaty sausage pastries are great for kids who really want to cook.

These sweet, golden childhood favourites are a must-have for every kid's party or birthday. Full of oozy honey and crunchy corn flakes, they're great to pop in the lunchbox for an on-the-go treat.

These sweet pastries make great nibbles for morning or afternoon tea. They are best made and served on the day.

Fluffy homemade raspberry marshmallow is perfect for kid's parties or a fun dessert.

Make these cute and colourful gingerbread cookies for the family, a children's party or to give as gifts. They can be made up to 4 days ahead.

Chocolate croissants, or pain au chocolat, are one of life's culinary delights. For this quick mini version of the French classic, your mini-masterchefs will want to help.

Cool the whole family down on a hot summer's day with these refreshing fruity iceblocks. They're best made in iceblock moulds, which you should find in your local supermarket or kitchen shop.

Fresh and light, this fetta and tomato quiche is perfect with a green salad for a complete meal.

Tasty ham and salami comes wrapped in crisp pastry in this hearty pizza pie.

This is a cute and colourful variation on traditional fairy bread. The kids will enjoy helping to make them and they will love eating them.

Cool, creamy and chocolatey, these sweet thick shakes are perfect to enjoy with the kids on a hot afternoon. We've made this indulgent drink healthier by adding fresh bananas for natural sweetness and by using low-fat milk and ice-cream.

Make these crumbly golden biscuits for your children this weekend. Topped with melted chewy jubes, they will love the bright colours and sweetness of these tasty treats.

Whip up a batch of these easy savoury muffins and serve warm straight away ... or store in an airtight container ready to be popped into a school or work lunchbox.

These cute pancakes, topped with hundreds and thousands, are just the job for children's birthday parties or any other celebration for little ones.

Dip chocolate into homemade shortbread and you have a yummy treat for morning or afternoon tea, a picnic dessert or a welcome addition to a school or work lunchbox.

Fluffy marshmallow rolled in coconut makes a delightful and fun addition to any party or high tea.

Packed full of flavour and protein, these delicious Asian-spiced fish and rice patties are wonderful tossed through a fresh salad or served on their own as a quick, healthy lunch.

Naturally sweet, this tasty sandwich is spread with mashed banana in place of butter and stuffed with chopped dried apricots to create a quick and healthy lunchbox snack.

Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a luscious, creamy flavour.

This rice paper roll dish can be served on its own, or with your favourite dipping sauce. Great for lunch boxes, drinks parties and a healthy mid-meal snack.

Jam-packed full of chewy dried fruits, crunchy seeds and whole grains, these homemade muesli bars are the perfect guilt-free snack to make for the whole family.

These easy muesli muffins are perfect for breakfast on the run or school or work lunchboxes.

Crispy, salty golden homemade potato wedges are brilliant served fresh out of the oven with a creamy, garlicky aioli dipping sauce. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy as a relaxed lunch, or served as a side to a tasty dinner spread.

These light and fluffy savoury muffins are perfect for a work or school lunch box. Packed full of juicy corn, fluffy polenta and delicious sun-dried tomatoes, these are a great vegetarian on-the-go treat that will keep you fueled for hours.

These golden biscuits are delicious and great to make with the kids. Full of crunchy walnuts and chewy apricot pieces, they'll be a sure-fire hit!

Get the whole family involved to whip up some delicious lunch box snacks for the kids.

These tasty biscuits spread some festive cheer with their bright red and green colours. Perfect to decorate with the kids and hang on the tree or hand out as Christmas goodies to your friends.

Nutrient-packed white beans are the main ingredient in this easy homemade dip. Add bread and fresh vegie sticks and your work or school-day lunch is ready to eat.

Whip up these deliciously healthy energy-packed treats in no time at all - perfect for a lunch box snack or on-the-go energy boost!

Get your kids to eat their vegetables the fun way - these exciting traffic light shaped sandwiches are full of goodness and will entertain and please your little ones.

This decadent chocolate and raspberry slice is devilishly good - try and resist a piece!

There are hundreds and thousands of reasons to adore these chocolate freckle pops for you and the kids.

A quick and easy light meal or snack for little people ... who might also be persuaded to help in the kitchen for this one!

Perfect for an after school snack or a tasty lunchbox treat - these cheese and vegemite embrace classic Aussie flavours in a delicious baked bread.

Your kids will love helping to make these milkshakes. Banana and chocolate is a timeless match, but you can try other flavours, too.

Delight your children with these beautifully sweet homemade honey wafer cones. They make the perfect treat when stuffed with vanilla ice-cream and topped with sprinkles.

These delicious apricot, coconut and honey balls are perfect for an easy on-the-go energy hit!

This homemade dip makes a great healthy snack, or to take with you to your next bring-a-plate social occasion. It is so quick and easy to make that even the children can help.

These lamb and vegie pastries are quick and easy to make and suitable for all the family. This recipe also works well with minced pork or beef.

Perfect for Halloween or a ghost-themed children's party, these sweet tasty biscuits are shaped as long witches fingers and bones to entertain your kids and their guests.

Sweet, fluffy and zesty, these iced lemon cupcakes are wonderful made for the family for birthday celebrations. They are also wonderful enjoyed as a treat for morning tea with a mug of coffee.

Packed full of nuts and fruit, these delicious freshly baked scones are wonderful served warm with fresh cream.

A classic fast-food favourite, prepare your own homemade version of golden, crunchy chicken nuggets for your family in no time at all.

Beautiful bite-sized treats sandwich irresistibly sweet apricots between delicate, buttery biscuits.

Fresh fruit is a lunchbox staple. This simple fruit salad makes 4 servings and you can choose which fruit you use depending on the season. In hot weather, pack with an ice block to keep the food cool.

A timeless recipe, blueberry muffins can be enjoyed any time of the day. Serve your muffins warm or cold with a thick spread of butter.

The whole family will love these cranberry and oat cookies, fresh from the oven.

These deliciously sweet apricot balls are easy to make and a perfect lunch box snack or on-the-go energy hit.

This filling, fruity, low-fat yoghurt smoothie is a great after-school drink for kids.

Recreate a childhood favourite with this divine chocolate and peppermint slice recipe that is wonderful sliced and shared with loved ones over a pot of tea.

These decadent cookies and cream brownies are absolutely divine. Packed full of dense chocolate, crunchy macadamias and delicious biscuit pieces, don't expect them to stay around long!

Packed full of double chocolate chunks, these delicious malt cookies are wonderfully sweet, and are divine served with a glass of milk.

A tub of plain vanilla ice-cream is transformed into a rocky road delight in no time. Serve as soon as it's set ... or hide in the back of the freezer to serve as special treats.

The kids will enjoy helping to make these simple minty biscuits. They make great food gifts as well as a sweet treat for the whole family.

Perfect for a cool winter's evening, this creamy, nutritious broad bean soup is wonderfully warming and best enjoyed with homemade cheesy parmesan twists.

Creamy and fruity, the whole family will love these healthy homemade mixed berry frozen yoghurt iceblocks.

This bite sized balls of heaven are beautiful served with a cup of hot coffee or on their own as a sweet afternoon treat. Decadent chocolate frosting is sandwiched between pink and white marbled meringue kisses to create the ultimate petite dessert.

These delicious chicken, corn and pineapple melts make a delicious after-school snack. Easy to prepare, packed full of goodness and the promise of scrumptious melted cheese makes this dish a winner!

This Marshmallow Slice takes almost no cooking and minimal preparation. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, take to work to share with your friends, or put a batch together for a children's party.

The sweetness of maple syrup is wonderfully swirled through these dense apricot muffins, packed full of all-bran goodness.

These decadent caramel peanut tarts are easy-to-make, and absolutely divine. Sweet, gooey caramel is combined with crunchy peanut butter, then topped with creamy dark chocolate, all sitting inside a sweet, biscuit crust.

These delicious low-fat slices are perfect for breakfast on-the-run, a school lunchbox snack or morning tea with a cup of coffee.

All you need is a cookie cutter, some food colouring and edible flowers to make these simple biscuits for a children's birthday party or tea party. They make great edible gifts for little people too.

For a snack or a sweet share plate, these nutty date balls are perfect. Made with mostly pantry ingredients, they require no cooking and can be created in just minutes.

Full of dried fruit, sultana bran and nuts, these muffins make a healthy after-school snack.

These chewy apricot cookies are wonderful drizzled with a sweet lemon icing.

Gather the kids for some festive baking. They'll love the process of getting their hands dirty with dough and the delicious end result as well!

Mini hot dogs are perfect kids' party food, but they're also great as a fast after-school snack. Serve with tomato sauce, of course!

Add a selection of raw vegetable sticks to these bite-sized frittatas and the school lunchbox never looked or tasted so good.