Another recipe that can definitely be served for breakfast as well as dessert – because you know, it contains fruit, oats, nuts, good fats, not too much sugar and…a cheeky bit of gut-friendly OhSo chocolate! Simple to whip up, use whatever fruit you have in the fridge, fruit bowl or freezer – it’s a really […]
Breakfast
Chunky Monkey Oat Cookies
Ingredients: 2 overripe bananas 4 tablespoons smooth peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 150g Mornflake Creamy Superfast Oats 40g coconut / brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 30g chopped nuts (walnuts and hazelnuts work well) 40g dark chocolate chips 30g dried banana pieces Get […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Calling all Nutella fans! You need the new Hazelnut Chocolate Spread from Cocofina in your life. It means serious business; rich, indulgent, the right balance of chocolate and hazelnut flavours while being just sweet enough – and beautifully silky smooth. This organic vegan palm oil-free chocolate spread [gifted] is dangerously easy to eat straight from […]
Seedy Quinoa Granola
Satisfyingly crunchy, packed full of texture and taste, this granola is so easy to make and it’s thanks to the star of the show that sets it apart: QUINOA. Yep, you know that bag that might be sitting in your kitchen cupboards and you’re wondering what to do with it? As much as it’s a […]
Date Caramel, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crunch Bars
You’ve got to love that first meal of the day, whatever time that might be for you (for me it’s about 10am after a workout and general busy parent life!) – BREAKFAST. Whether you’re a cereal fan, prefer a cooked meal or grab a smoothie on the go, there are so many options you can […]
Vanilla & Berry Layered Overnight Oats
You’ve got to love a quick, easy and healthy breakfast – especially when all you need to do is grab it from the fridge and it’s ready to go! That’s the great thing about this simple recipe, make it the night before (even increase the quantities so you can batch make a few portions), layer […]
Banana & Gingerbread Protein Granola
Banana and ginger with almonds combined into a chunky homemade granola…YUM. This recipe is as tasty as it sounds, and easy to make which is always a bonus. Absolutely packed with all the good stuff (oats, flaxseed, ginger, cinnamon) and a double whammy hit of banana for a super energy hit, this high-protein batch is […]
Banana Muffins 3 Ways
Place ingredients in a blender, whizz up, add toppings and bake. HOW simple?! These tasty muffins are absolutely ideal for a breakfast-on-the-go, energy-boosting mid morning/afternoon snack, or great for exercise fuel. You can add whatever variety of toppings you want – that’s the beauty of this recipe, go crazy, use your imagination and pick your […]
Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Orange Granola
With Christmas just around the corner now (eeek!), many of us are going to be enjoying many festivities – with festivities comes mince pies, festive drinks and sweet treats, which can be hard to resist! I’m all about balance and not depriving yourself, so by all means indulge in these things at this time of […]
Caramelised Banana, Nut Butter & Chocolate Porridge
It’s officially porridge season – colder, darker mornings call for something warmer, filling and nutritious to kick off the day, and porridge is the ideal thing! However you choose to serve it, and what goes in or on top of that bowl, is totally down to you – whatever you go for, there are countless […]
Baked Fig, Raspberry & Pear Oats
Porridge, overnight oats, bircher…Ahhhh oats, don’t you just love them? So versatile, so nutritious, so tasty. And when autumn rolls around, a dish of warm baked oats is the perfect way to start the day (or eat cold/warmed up at any time of day to be honest!). Filling, packed full of fibre and slow release […]
Date & Pumpkin Seed Granola
Anyone else a breakfast lover like me? As in, it’s up there as a favourite meal of the day? I go through phases whether I’m in the mood for yogurt and fruit, a smoothie, a big bowl of warming porridge, or…GRANOLA! One of the most addictive things ever, there are a couple of brands whose […]
Double Chocolate Granola Loaf
A soft chocolate sponge topped with a fudgey, rich chocolate layer finished off with a nutty, crunchy granola topping = what dreams are made of. Honestly one of my favourite bakes to date, you wouldn’t guess that this dream snack / dessert / treat is actually made up of pretty good ingredients – dates, sweet […]
Blueberry & Banana Breakfast Cookies
I’ve only really started experimenting more with healthy cookie recipes recently and with these ones, I think I’ve nailed the soft and chewy combo with a slight crunch. Packed with energy-boosting ingredients that are all good for you, they are so easy to whip up and would make a great snack or breakfast on the […]
Strawberry, Kiwi & Lime Smoothie Bowl
Who doesn’t love a colourful, vibrant and health-packed smoothie bowl? To start the day, as a snack or dessert, it’s one of my favourite ways to get the fruit and veggies in (yes, sometimes I throw in celery, cucumber or spinach!), in an interesting and aesthetically pleasing way. Working again with the wonderful Mr Fitzpatrick’s […]