Best energy-boosting snacks

Try a winning combo of peanut butter and banana for breakfast with these healthy vegan breakfast pots, made with porridge oats, soya yogurt and cinnamon

These healthier oat bars use bananas and apple to bind the mixture, so you can cut down on the fat and sugar

Make tasty protein balls using oats, protein powder, flaxseed and cinnamon to enjoy post-exercise and replenish your protein stores.

Grab a few of these energy-boosting healthy cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit

These low-fat banana and blueberry muffins make a great breakfast option. Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month

This sweet smoothie packs in plenty of nutritious ingredients, such as spinach, flaxseeds and banana, with an optional spoonful of maca powder for a natural energy boost

Have your cake and eat it with this delightful low-fat, healthy banana loaf - perfect for breakfast and beyond

Fill up at breakfast time with this healthy low-sugar granola, served with your choice of milk and sliced fresh strawberries. It'll keep you going until lunch

It only takes 15 minutes to blitz dates, nuts, seeds and oats to make this high-energy snack - perfect popped into a lunch box

Try these make-ahead overnight oats for a healthy start to your day. They're naturally sweetened with dates and cinnamon and a good source of calcium.

With apple, blueberry, banana and seeds, this breakfast-on-the-go tastes great, is low in calories and uses honey instead of sugar

These easy granola bars are great for lunchboxes, breakfast on the run or just with a cup of coffee as a mid-morning snack

A moreish vegan snack, flavoured with smoked paprika, cumin and coriander. Simply spice, roast and get stuck in!

Looking for a healthier version of your favourite treat? These cookies from Leiths School of Food and Wine use wholemeal flour, oats and walnuts to create an ultra nourishing sweet bite

Grab one of our peanut butter flapjacks when you're on the go. Ideal for a lunchbox, they also make a good choice during exercise to help sustain energy levels

Start your day with homemade granola for breakfast, full of nuts, seeds, oats and dried fruit. Enjoy with milk or yogurt, and fresh seasonal fruit

A 5-minute filler to keep you going until dinner. This low-fat lettuce cup with a touch of spice is a super simple snack that has all the flavours of Coronation chicken

Give yourself a dose of vitamin C in the morning with this vegan green smoothie. Along with kale and avocado, there's a hit of zesty lime and pineapple

Choose your favourite nuts and dried fruits in this versatile dairy-free flapjack recipe, or change it up each time you make them – be adventurous!

Frozen berries are a thrifty way of creating a healthy smoothie - pad it out with oats to make it extra filling

Prepare these pesto egg and feta muffin bites for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as part of a picnic hamper. Simple to make, kids will love them!

Soft and slightly chewy, these oaty cookies contain apple and maple syrup instead of sugar. They're packed with hazelnuts which are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Start the day with energising oats and omega-3-rich chia seeds with this delicious breakfast. It's vegan, but you can use cow's milk and yogurt, if you prefer

A no-cook quick and simple snack that's ideal for an energy-boosting refuel when doing exercise or playing sport