KID APPROVED BUDGET COLLECTION
the school bell rings and you know that means you'll have a house full of rumbling tummies crashing through the door! But what to feed them?
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teen, when school's done for the day you're faced with a hangry human that's opening and closing the fridge and pantry on a desperate quest for something, ANYTHING to eat - and your offer of fruit never cuts it. Don't worry, we've got you.
Before resorting to a packet of processed puff that will only sharpen their appetites, check out these recipes. We've picked the best parent- and kid-approved snacks, treats and dinners that will slay their hunger and ease your mind in one fell swoop. And the best thing? Most of the snacks and treats are freeze ahead, ready to pull out and thaw before the bus pulls up. Top marks Mum!
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easy pizza muffins
makes 12 | prep 25 mins (+ cooling) | cooking 20 mins
265g (1¾ cups) plain flour
2 tsp (7g sachet) dried geast
¼ tsp caster sugar
Pinch of table salt
160ml (⅔ cup) warm water
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
60ml (¼ cup) pizza sauce
130g (1¼ cups) grated mozzarella
12 fresh basil leaves, plus extra, to serve
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
(see topping variations)
¼ tsp dried mixed herbs
1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Grease 12 x 80ml (⅓ cup) muffin pans.
Combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in centre. Whisk warm water and oil in a jug. Add to well. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for
