
Serving suggestions
For little ones with larger appetites or for those over 5 years old, we suggest serving an additional side with our meals. For some inspiration, Lucy Upton shares a range of nutritious and tasty serving suggestions below!
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Chilli con Carne
Team with mashed or sliced avocado for a dose of extra fats. Don't forget the tortilla crisps for dunking!
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Mac & Cheese
Level up this meal with extra sprinkles; spring onions, shredded chicken, herbs or crushed sunflower seeds.
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Apple & Cinnamon Mini Muffins
Serve warm with a side of frozen yoghurt or low sugar custard, or grated apple.
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Coconut Fish Curry
Serve with flatbreads for dipping, or stir fried green beans for some extra fibre and folate.
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Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice
Team with roasted vegetables for extra fibre and vitamin C.
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Mediterranean Veg Orzo
Elevate the protein content with a side of leftover roast chicken, stir fried prawns or tofu.
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Creamy Chicken & Leek Pie
Team with green peas and a dollop of mint sauce, for extra veggies and Vitamin C.
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Cheesy Veg Bites
Add a pop of extra colour and to your 5-a-day by dunking into a tomato salsa dip.
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Fish Pie
Add extra fibre to this fish dish with a side of juicy corn on the cob.
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Mini Apple Pancakes
Combine ground seeds with a little cinnamon and spinkle on top for some extra crunch (and fibre!).
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Mild Chicken Korma
Serve with a dollop of yoghurt (contains Vitamin C!) and grated cucumber (our quick take on raita!).
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Lentil Bolognese
Super sides include cheese (or plant based alternative) or even cheesy garlic toast fingers.
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Pasta Bolognese
Add a side of garlic bread, or nudge up the vegetables even more with some cucumber and carrot sticks.
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Courgette & Sweetcorn Bites
Dip in garlic yoghurt, or make it a meal and serve in a wrap with avocado and grated veggies.
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Nudge up the nutrients by slicing in half and spreading with almond or peanut butter; both contain fibre and fats.
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Broccoli Tots
Pair with hummus or cream cheese for extra protein. Or make it a meal with potato wedges and veggies.
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Apricot & Carrot Oat Bites
Add some extra fat by spreading on a little smooth peanut butter, almond butter or tahini.
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Mini Banana Pancakes
Team with yoghurt and a drizzle of peanut butter, chia jam, or sprinkle of ground seeds.
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Classic Tomato Sauce
The possibilities are endless. Use in pasta, baked eggs, for pizza toppings or even poured over chicken or fish.
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Simple Chicken Korma
Serve with a dollop of yoghurt (contains Vitamin C!), or even some strips of naan bread for dipping!
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Simple Fish Pie
Help build exposure to veggies and textures by including some peas on the side.
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Simple Pasta Bolognese
Team with a sprinkle of cheese and some broccoli on the side!
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Simple Med Veg Orzo
Add some leftover roasted chicken to this dish for an extra source of protein.