Lunchtime snacks

Do you ever find yourself running out of ideas for things to give the kids for lunch? Bored of eating the same old sandwiches? Why not give these savoury cupcakes a try - they make great finger food for little people and you could even get the kids to help make them.

Cheddar and sweetcorn cupcakes

1 small tin sweetcorn, drained (I used sweetcorn leftover from dinner the night before)
190g self raising flour
55g grated cheddar
good pinch of paprika
1/2 tsp baking powder
55g unsalted butter (I used margarine)
2 medium eggs
120ml milk (I used full fat milk as J is too young for semi skimmed yet)
4 spring onions, finely chopped (I didn't have any so missed this out and they still tasted good)

1. Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 6 and line a cupcake tin with paper cases.

2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, 40g of cheese, paprika, sweetcorn and baking powder.

3. Add in melted butter/margarine and mix well.

4. In a measuring jug beat the eggs and milk together. Pour into the flour and cheese mixture and stir well.

5. Spoon into cake cases and sprinkle over the remaining cheese and a little paprika and bake in the oven for 20 mins until golden.

Here is another variation on the recipe that I haven't tried yet - cheese and ham muffins.

Happy lunchtime!