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8 Deliciously Healthy Fakeaways

8 Deliciously Healthy Fakeaways

Sometimes you really crave your favourite takeaway but it can be hard to avoid temptation. Ditch the salt, sugar and grease so common in takeaways with healthy and flavour filled family and baby friendly versions. Our Mummy Cooks Fakeaway Guide is full of quick and easy classics with a twist to satisfy your cravings... without the guilt!

Vegetable Samosas

A healthy twist on the tasty classic, these Vegetable Samosas are so easy you’ll never feel the need to order them again! They are great to make in batches and freeze before baking in the Family Portion Set for a tasty finger food any night of the week.

 

Chicken Tikka Masala

Rich and creamy, our Chicken Tikka Masala is the perfect recipe for your weaning baby to enjoy with the whole family. This recipe is great served over rice for a quick and tasty meal to curb your takeaway cravings from the comfort of your own kitchen!


Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

This Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry is a tasty twist on the classic Indian curry that really packs a punch! Salt and sugar free and packed full of veggies, it is a great healthy alternative to salt laden classic curry dishes. Perfect to batch cook* and freeze for an Indian inspired dish any night of the week!

*Be sure to under cook the veg slightly before cooling so they don’t go mushy when you reheat it.

Chicken Fingers and Chips

Our Chicken Fingers and Chips are so easy to make and can be frozen before cooking to have on hand on those busier days. Perfect for a healthier alternative to the classic American style fried chicken and chips teamed with some Tomato Sauce for dipping. This recipe is sure to be a hit with even the fussiest of eaters!

Chicken Carbonara

Mummy Cooks Chicken Carbonara is great when you are craving an Italian dish! This creamy pasta dish is ready in under 20 minutes so you can enjoy a tasty and healthy dish even on those busier nights. Great to bring on the go in a Food Flask, this recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Salmon Pasta

You can’t beat the taste of fresh fish, which you won’t find in most takeaways. This Salmon Pasta is so quick and easy, you can re-create that tasty, creamy Italian dish you are craving in just 20 minutes!

Chilli con Carne

For a Mexican dish with a kick, our Chilli con Carne is the perfect guilt free recipe to curb your takeaway cravings.  Save time by making an extra batch to freeze in the Family Portion Set for a fuss free family meal any night of the week, especially when those cravings set in!

Chicken Fajitas

My girls love this Chicken Fajita recipe. They are so easy to make and can be so fun to enjoy with the whole family as everybody can create their own! These fajitas are great for fussy eaters to get them involved in the family fake away fun. The leftover chicken is great to store in the Child Portion Pots for a tasty lunch the next day too!


All of our recipes are perfect for both baby and family. Refer to our Portion Guide for more information on how to serve family meals to your weaning baby! Our fakeaway recipes are perfect to batch cook and freeze in the Family Portion Set or take on the go in a Food Flask for a delicious healthier alternative to your favourite takeaway at home or on the go!

At Mummy Cooks, we have a wealth of advise on feeding the family .We cover everything from meal prep and slow cooker recipes to moving baby on to family foods and preparing food safely. So whether you're looking for quick and easy meal ideas or want to learn about healthy eating, we've got you covered - Feeding the Family Advise page

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