Let’s face it, no parent has a lot of time on their hands. And the last thing you want to be doing during the school holidays is trawling round the shops with the kids in tow if you can help it.

Stock up on these healthy fridge and pantry staples and not only will you be ready to whip up a filling and nutritious meal at a moment’s notice but you’ll also be prepared to ward off the cries for snacks with an alternative to processed, sugary treats that your kids will actually eat.

Below, paediatric nutritionist, mother-of two and Wholesome Child author Mandy Sacher gives us tips on what to fill the fridge and pantry with these school holidays:

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May 24, 2018 at 2:16pm PDT

Fruit and vegetables.

Dips, sauces and spreads.

Dairy and non-dairy.

Protein.

Salmon fillets are perfect for San Choy Bow. Image: Supplied.

Drinks.

Snacks/biscuits/bread.

For a delicious, kid-approved, healthy snack, make Mandy Sacher's Bliss Ball Cake Pops. They're full of healthy fats and fibre and don't contain processed sugars... and they're nut-free.

What sort of snacks do you give your children on the school holidays? Tell us in the comments section below.

To learn more about Mandy Sacher please visit the Wholesome Child website. Her book “ Wholesome Child: A Complete Nutrition Guide and Cookbook ” is available to purchase online and through iTunes, and you can connect with Mandy on Instagram and Facebook.