Healthy alternatives

A speedy chicken traybake perfect for midweek or an easy Sunday lunch

These sweet and sour pork meatballs have all the classic takeaway flavours but in a lighter form. Perfect if you're being healthy but still want a Friday night treat. Get the Sainsbury’s magazine recipe

Root veg, such as parsnips and carrots, work surprisingly well in breakfast bakes. Add wholemeal flour for a fibre boost, and oats for slow-release energy

This tasty fruit and nut-packed loaf is lower in sugar than a typical banana cake. Try a slice for breakfast

Swap the traditional lamb mince for lots of good-for-you veg in this healthier take on a classic shepherd's pie. It's just as satisfying as the original and vegan friendly too

This healthier pasta dish for two is packed with veg and takes just 30 minutes to make - ideal for a speedy midweek meal

Say yes to bangers and mash on a diet with these few simple swaps...plus it's gluten-free

This delicious cake has less than a tablespoon of sugar per serving

This low-fat loaf is delicious on its own or with sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup. Fabulous toasted, too!

This healthier bake uses two high-fibre flours, but these cute rose buns are no less indulgent as a result. Enjoy for pud with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or for afternoon tea with a cuppa

Of the many alternative sweeteners available, we love date syrup. It's sweeter than sugar, so you can use less of it, and it gives the flapjacks a lovely sticky character

With ground almonds and whisked egg whites, this thin light sponge cake bypasses the mainstays of butter and refined flour in a standard sponge recipe. The strawberry sauce is also every bit as sweet and sticky as jam, with about a tenth of the sugar

Have your cake and eat it with this healthier bake - full of nutritious goodies, such as nuts, raisins and carrot, plus healthier oils rather than butter. Plus it's gluten-free

This healthier curry is packed with good-for-you veg and warming Indian spices for a satisfying vegan one-pot

This healthy alternative to a classic cheesecake is low-fat, vegan and gluten-free. A delicious dessert centrepiece that can be frozen up to 4 weeks ahead

Try our healthier twist on a British classic and serve with low-fat custard for a lighter dessert option