Sweet treats

Dessert can also be a great way to get the family eating more fruit and dairy products.

Check out our top five dessert ideas that taste good and are good for you.

1. Fruit salad - a great way to use up fruit that needs eating. Simply peel and chop any fruit you like. Add drained canned fruit to bulk the fruit salad up if you need.
2. [Fruity rice pudding] (https://www.healthykids.org.nz/eat/recipes/fruity-rice-pudding) – a filling and creamy dessert that’s perfect for the winter months. Cold leftovers make a tasty breakfast too!
3. [Fruit crumble] (https://www.healthykids.org.nz/eat/recipes/fruit-crumble) – this will soon become a family favourite. Serve warm with yoghurt.
4. [Healthy ambrosia] (https://www.healthykids.org.nz/eat/recipes/healthy-ambrosia) – a delicious fruit and yoghurt dessert with a tasty marshmallow twist.