Here are just a few simple ideas to provide a healthy kick-start to the day. All recipes on this page are provided courtesy of the BBC Food Collection. Click on the links to locate the full recipe instructions.
Overnight Muesli with Apple and Nuts
Otherwise known as Bircher, this is one you can prepare the night before. The oats will soften and take on the gentle spice flavours, resulting in a super-quick tasty breakfast.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/overnight_muesli_with_57876
Porridge with Berries
The perfect breakfast, this creamy-tasting porridge can be topped with fresh or thawed frozen fruit and toasted flaked almonds for extra protein.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/porridge_with_berries_50767
Toasted Crumpets and Warm Spiced Berries with Yoghurt and Honey
Top your crumpets with this mixture of gooey fruit, honey and yoghurt and you won’t miss the butter.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/toasted_crumpets_and_99702
Light n’ Low Pancakes
Use wholemeal flour to give a healthy twist to traditional pancakes. Top with mixed berries and yoghurt for a delicious breakfast.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/light_n_low_pancakes_98483
Muesli
The best thing about making your own muesli is that you can make it exactly how you like it. So feel free to adapt accordingly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/birchermuesli_88972
Crunchy Banana Yoghurt
Banana and yoghurt are a perfect low-calorie breakfast combination that will keep you going until lunchtime. The banana adds sweetness without the need for extra sugar and the seeds bring a satisfying crunch.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/crunchy_banana_yoghurt_48211
Cinnamon Porridge with Grated Pear
This porridge is made with water and skimmed milk to keep the calories low. A little ground cinnamon makes it taste sweeter without adding calories and it is topped with juicy grated pear.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cinnamon_porridge_with_53154
Boiled Egg with Rye Bread Soldiers
For a healthier version of the classic breakfast make rye bread soldiers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/boiled_egg_with_rye_48933
Blackberry and Apple Crumble Smoothie
Mix up this high-protein fruit smoothie, with oats and almonds, for a fibre-filled start to the day.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/blackberry_and_apple_39192
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Scrambled eggs are made extra special by adding smoked salmon. Serve with fresh watercress and grilled beef tomatoes for a more filling breakfast.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/scrambled_egg_with_15456
Warm Spiced Oranges with Labneh
Labneh is a thick strained yoghurt that is easy to make using natural yoghurt. Topped with warm spiced oranges it makes a wonderful breakfast or light dessert.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/warm_spiced_oranges_with_20973
Green Club Sandwich
This healthy sandwich is packed full of goodness to keep you going until dinner.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/420617/green-club-sandwich
Storecupboard Pasta Salad
This pasta salad makes a quick and healthy lunch, or is perfect prepared ahead for a picnic or lunchbox .
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/11418/storecupboard-pasta-salad
Two Bean, Potato and Tuna Salad
This main course salad is rich in flavour and Vitamin C – great for lunchboxes too.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/10765/two-bean-potato-and-tuna-salad
Satisfying and nutritious lunchbox fillers which take minutes to make .
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12222/lunchbox-mains
Chicken Guacamole Wrap, Very Easy Pasta Salad, Mini Ham Rolls, Ploughman’s Lunchbox or Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup
BLT Pasta Salad
An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox. Ideal for kids aged 9 – 12, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/blt-pasta-salad
Chicken Taco Salad
A crunchy chicken salad that’s zesty, healthy and 4 of your 5-a-day. Try this for variety in your teenager’s lunchbox or take it to work.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-taco-salad
Tortellini with Pesto and Broccoli
A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours – perfect for packed lunches .
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/9040/tortellini-with-pesto-and-broccoli
Carrot and Houmous Roll-ups
Roll-up, roll-up – snaffle something superhealthy in a flash with these vegetarian wraps.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1377639/carrot-and-houmous-rollups
Keep hunger pangs at bay with these healthy, yummy lunchbox nibbles.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12418/lunchbox-snacks
Bean Dip with Veggie Sticks, Raspberry Banana Smoothie, Cinnamon Custard Plums, Apricot Yoghurt Granola Pots and Carrot and Pineapple Muffins
Fruity Sundae
A sweet and fruity treat for kids needing a boost at lunchtime – yogurt swirled with mashed strawberries, topped with berries .
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/fruity-sundae
Choco-dipped Tangerines
Who could resist a chocolate orange in fruity form? These easy segments make the ideal lunchtime snack for kids and adults!
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/choco-dipped-tangerines
Sweet Potato Crisps
Everyone’s favourite veggie snack: crispy sweet potato slices roasted in olive oil. They’re a great lunchbox filler and vegan too.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sweet-potato-crisps
Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn
This chocolatey snack makes a sweet little lunchbox filler. It’s quick and easy to prepare too.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chocolate-drizzled-popcorn
Melon and Crunchy Bran Pots
Not just for breakfast, this healthy pot of yoghurt, fruit and seeds is a real mid-afternoon hunger booster and ready in 10 minutes
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1897714/melon-and-crunchy-bran-pots
Welsh Rarebit Muffins
Get the kids to help make these yummy muffins, perfect for lunchboxes.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3427/welsh-rarebit-muffins
Rhubarb and Custard Crunch
Kids will enjoy assembling these little pots. If rhubarb isn’t your thing, any cooked or canned fruit works well.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/353617/rhubarb-and-custard-crunch
Spiced Apple Crisps
Keep hunger pangs at bay by snacking on healthy dried fruit – this version bakes Granny Smiths with cinnamon.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1941636/spiced-apple-crisps
Chocolate Flapjacks
Lovely for a lunchbox treat, these flapjacks have plenty of slow-burning carbs to keep you going through the afternoon.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/353613/chocolate-flapjacks
Cheese and Fruit Sticks
A perennial favourite with children, these sticks are ready in seconds.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1215/cheese-and-fruit-sticks
Smashed Bean Dip
Dip vegetable crudités into this low-fat, moreish dip for a superhealthy snack fix.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/749635/smashed-bean-dip
Frozen Fruit Sticks with Passion Fruit and Lime Drizzle
On a hot day you’ll be glad of this fruity, frozen snack that is low-fat and a great source of vitamin C – perfect for kids.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1507672/frozen-fruit-sticks-with-passion-fruit-and-lime-dr
Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Pate Dip
This vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to houmous and great with crudités in a lunchbox.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1897679/red-lentil-and-sweet-potato-pt