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Almond, Mulberry & Goji Berry Granola
What’s your favourite Granola combo? I just love this easy go to breakfast! I always prep a big batch, store in an airtight container ready for quick breakfasts and snacks! I love to mix up my flavours and this week I made this delicious spiced almond, mulberry and goji Berry granola This is packed with oats that have an amazing fibre in the form of beta glucan that helps to support the health of our gut by increasing the growth of good bacteria within our digestive tract. It can also help support blood sugar levels, insulin response and increase feelings of fullness. Oats also contain wonderful antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols…
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Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes these really are the perfect quick and simple breakfast cookies packed with wholegrain oats, banana, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate! Starting the day with a complex carb such as oats along with healthy fats and protein can help to stabilise those blood sugar levels! When we eat a high sugar or simple carbohydrate breakfast, the sugar raises our blood sugar levels which are in turn is broken down rapidly causing a spike and drop in blood sugar levels resulting in those mid morning energy dips often shown as yo yo effect! But by combining a complex carbohydrate which is accompanied by that all important fibre…
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Chocolate Pancakes
Mornings deserve a big bowl of chocolate pancakes? Who’s with me? It’s a pretty delicious start to the day for both adults and kids! But don’t just stop with cacao, why not add in some amazing veggies to the mix like cauliflower, courgette, spinach, kale! It all helps to meet our a 8 a day and trust me the kids will never know! We combined cauliflower, courgette, ginger and pear with cacao and wholegrain oats! Did you know that Cacao has the highest plant based source of magnesium which is needed for over 300 chemical reactions within the body including supporting heart health, energy production, muscle relaxation, helps turn glucose…
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Granola
Although I’m not one to meal prep for the week, I do like to make sure I make easy and convenient breakfast options and granola is definitely at the top of my breakfast prep list. This is a great one to make at the weekend, lasts for ages and is the perfect quick breakfast, breakfast on the go or simple an afternoon snack. Did you know that Oats are packed with amazing fibre in the form of beta glucan that helps to support the health of our gut by increasing the growth of good bacteria within our digestive tract.It can also help support blood sugar levels, insulin response and increase…
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The perfect smoothie bowl
Even in winter I love a smoothie bowl but did you know that many are loaded with sugar and can spike blood sugar levels resulting in energy slumps and those mid morning cravings, so how do you get around it! You see with smoothie bowls many people load them with fruit when in actual fact, this is the best time to add in some amazing veggies which should make up 80% of the bowl…think broccoli, spinach, kale, courgette, beetroot, carrot and cauliflower giving you an amazing array of phytonutrients to support your health… What about helping to stabilise those blood sugar levels, well that’s where protein and complex carbs come…
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Double Chocolate Baked Oats
This is a firm favourite in our house as it’s easy to throw together and is perfect for those mornings when time is limited and you can just heat it up and enjoy! Packed with wonderful antioxidant, protein rich wholegrain oats, nutrient dense cacao powder and chocolate chunks as well as tahini and wonderful winter spices, it’s the perfect start to the day. Baked Double Chocolate Oats 1 cup @flahavansuk rolled oats1/4 cup @naturya cacao powder1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp mixed spice1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon1 small mashed banana2 tbsp @belazu_co tahini1 1/4 cup @plenishdrinks oat milk(Optional 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract) if you like it sweeter.@ombarchocolate Dark…
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Chocolate Porridge
You all know by now that I absolutely love cacao and for good reason…it is packed with amazing health benefits and of course it tastes amazing. Did you know that;Cacao is loaded with antioxidants and has 40x the concentration of antioxidants than blueberries. Cacao has the highest plant based source of magnesium which is needed for over 300 chemical reactions within the body including supporting heart health, energy production, muscle relaxation, helps turn glucose into energy enabling your brain to work with clarity and focus, and support blood sugar balance. Cacao also contains 4 amazing mood boosting chemicals serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine, which can help with those feelings of…
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The Rebalance Program
Do you want help to Find balance with your weight Balance your hormones naturally Improve Skin health Support Gut health Enjoy food again without the restrictions? Join my Rebalance Program and begin to enjoy food again, learn to eat for nourishment, without being restrictive This package will help you to: Find a balance with your weight Improve Hormone balance Improve Skin health And support Gut health The Rebalance Program will help to give you the tools you need to take control of your health and wellbeing Gain a love of food again Have more energy Sleep better Support hormone balance The Rebalance Program contains Individual health Consultation with a personalised…
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Chocolate Fudge Muffins
It’s all about the chocolate (anytime of the year) By now you know that I love chocolate and for good reason…it’s so good for you! Unfortunately I’m not talking the sugar laden milk or white chocolate variety but dark chocolate and raw cacao. You see Cacao is loaded with antioxidants and has 40x the concentration of antioxidants than blueberries which can help to reduce inflammation, reduce risk of disease and reduce aging 🧡 Cacao has the highest plant based source of magnesium which is needed for over 300 chemical reactions within the body including supporting heart health, energy production, muscle relaxation, helps turn glucose into energy enabling your brain to…
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Chai & Chocolate Granola
When it comes to breakfast many people don’t eat a good quality breakfast or don’t have the time to eat a nourishing breakfast! Eating a well balanced breakfast can help to support energy levels throughout the day, help to stabilise blood sugar levels and provide us with wonderful nutrients and minerals that our body needs…remember that breakfast is breaking the fast from the night before so we need to fuel our bodies with good foods. Many shop bought cereals/granolas/muesli are packed with unnecessary sugars which will cause blood sugar imbalances and ultimately cause energy crashes mid morning, contain high amounts of sugar that can suppress the immune system, cause digestive…
