Recipe: cute Easter chicks that your children will love

If you're finding it tough to tempt your youngsters into trying a tasty treat that's simple, sensible and satisfying, these cute Easter 'chicks' will not only ensure that you satisfy their sweet tooth without the worry of hindering their health, but prevent you from piling on the pounds if the 'taste test' is too hard to resist...

Ingredients - to make 4:

• 4 plain digestive biscuits (or nairins dark chocolate chip oat biscuits for a healthier alternative)
• 3 squares of white chocolate (or dark chocolate of at least 70% cocoa for a healthier alternative)
• 2 cherries - halved
• 8 dark chocolate chips (or raisins for a healthier alternative)
• dessicated coconut - the quantity can be tailored to suit your taste.

What to do:

• Pop your chosen chocolate into a heat proof bowl and melt in the microwave for 2-3 minutes - checking at regular intervals to prevent burning.
• Create four 'beaks' by carving each halved cherry into a point (as seen in the image above) and set aside.
• Smear the melted chocolate over each biscuit before covering with dessicated coconut - creating one chick at a time will ensure that the coconut sticks to the chocolate.
• Use the dark chocolate chips (or raisins!) and carved cherries to create a set of eyes and a beak.
• Enjoy!