It’s all about the berries this morning! I’m currently battling the sugar cravings again, and it’s a real struggle. We need to listen to our bodies, but also be able to recognise when our bodies are taking through an addiction, and make wise choices instead. Banana, strawberries, blueberries and coconut milk. Lots of goodness in … Continue reading
This morning it felt like a cloud had lifted! I still wasn’t too keen to get up, but I had some motivation to do some exercise, and have some hot lemon water. The sun is shining, and that makes a huge difference. This breakfast bowl feels like it has a little bit of sunshine in … Continue reading
I have been trying to stick to mainly vegetables in juices and smoothies, with an 80/20 ratio of veg to fruit. Some days though, you just need a little extra sweetness to get you going in the morning. I started some power plate sessions in November, and today was my first session of the new … Continue reading
I found this funky looking fruit in the shops this week. I had no idea what it was, so I bought it. The label said it was a Yellow Pitaya. This is the inside, and as you can see it looks a lot like a dragon fruit. … Continue reading
For this smoothie I was just using up some things from the fridge so it is a bit of a strange mix. Banana, strawberry, raspberry, carrot and lemon! I added a bit much water so it was more like a juice than a smoothie in consistency, but it was still nice.
Sometimes a salad just isn’t going to cut it. For those days when you want something a bit more filling and comforting, an omelette is a quick and easy fix. Add a load of veg and you have a hearty, healthy lunch. For my omelette I fried off some … Continue reading
These muffins are easy enough to make in the morning for breakfast. They are lovely eaten warm, and you could even spread some butter on them too! They are also great for packed lunches and after school snacks. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups oats 1 cup plain … Continue reading
I have not found a nice gluten free granola anywhere. It really is very easy to make, although pricey when using just nuts and seeds. If you are OK with oats then you could always bulk it out with some oats. The ingredients listed below are just an example of quantities … Continue reading
Another smoothie bowl. I absolutely love the colour of this one. These really do take as long to make and photograph as they do to eat, but it’s good fun. This smoothie was banana, strawberry, raspberry, celery and cucumber. On top there are chia seeds, freeze dried apple, blueberries and a few baby salad leaves … Continue reading
So, smoothie bowls are a thing, a very beautiful and creative thing, and I just had to join in with the fun! A smoothie bowl is quite simply, a smoothie in a bowl. The bonus is that you have a large surface area on which to sprinkle and arrange a whole host of delicious goodies. … Continue reading
For today’s breakfast I needed something sweet and filling – fruit and oats seemed like a good option. Soak the oats in water before adding to the smoothie or it can be rather bitty. Ingredients: – 2 bananas – 1/2 cup raspberries – 1/2 cup strawberries – 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup soaked … Continue reading
If you are weaning yourself off sugary breakfast cereals, or sugar in tea and coffee, this is a great breakfast to curb your sugar cravings in the morning. Berries contain natural sugars, but are also loaded with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, as is honey. Seeds provide healthy fats and protein. Ingredients; – 1 banana … Continue reading
I am taking part in Foo Foo fun club classes, and part of it involves looking at what we eat. Amazeballs are recommended as a healthy snack alternative. I had a go at making two sorts this week. I just used what I had in the cupboard. Now they are in the fridge ready for … Continue reading
This is basically a flapjack type recipe, which I made in cup cake cases, but you could also bake it on a tray and use as granola. I normally do a “non chocolate” version, but I needed something a little chocolatey to snack on! Ingredients; – 2 cups oats (use gluten free if preferred) – … Continue reading
This post is for my fellow Foo Foo fun club members! A bit of day 1 motivation for our challenge to swap that cup of coffee or tea for something else. I’m having hot lemon water today. You can use the same slice of lemon all day, and just keep topping up with hot water. … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s nice to have a smoothie that is a bit more “milkshakey”. For this one I added some Greek yogurt. This made the smoothie thick and creamy. Don’t forget to add some water though, or you will have to eat it with a spoon! Ingredients; 1 banana 1 cup blueberries 1 handful baby spinach … Continue reading
This morning I wanted something a little sweeter, so I opted for a fruit based smoothie. Ingredients; 1 cup raspberries 1/2 mango 1 banana 1 handful baby spinach 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed Water
Back on track with the smoothies (I hope!) I may just stick to smoothies for breakfast, and veggies for lunch and dinner. This smoothie has quite a thick, creamy texture, due to the flaxseed. The milled flaxseed I used was actually a mix of flaxseed, goji berry, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. You can just … Continue reading
The temperature has dropped over the past few days, so a warm drink was needed while curling up on the sofa. My usual comfort drink would be hot chocolate (with sugar, milk and cream if it’s available!). This is my healthier alternative; mixed spice cocoa. Still a little chocolatey, but the spice gives it a … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like a nice mojito?! This is obviously without the vodka and much better for you. This was a good morning refresher and easy to drink. Ingredients; 1/2 cucumber 1/2 lime, squeezed Small bunch of mint leaves 1 handful baby spinach Water
Day 2 of smoothies – breakfast Carrot juice is lovely, I think next time I will just add carrot juice instead of blending whole carrots. Carrot stays very pulpy when put in a smoothie, making it a little hard to drink, as you feel the need to chew each mouthful. This tasted good with the … Continue reading
Look what we bought today! Lots of lovely things from a local farm shop. It was our fist visit and there were so many things to choose from. I especially love the curly kale – it’s huge!! Lets get smoothie making 🙂
Last night I watched “Fat, sick and nearly dead”, a documentary film about a guy who goes on a juice fast for 60 days to lose weight and help him get into a more healthy lifestyle. Its a real eye opener and I recommend it to everyone to watch. I felt like I should get … Continue reading
Sausages have always been a popular “child food” but they can contain a lot of junk and not much meat! I decided to have a go at making some myself. Ingredients: – 400g pork mince – 1 onion – 1 cup oats – salt, pepper, herbs (any seasoning you would like to use. Finely chop … Continue reading
I really like peanut butter, and have been meaning to make a better alternative, so here it is! I roasted about 2-3 handfuls of raw almonds for 10 minutes in a hot oven. They were then blended with a bit of sea salt and a teaspoon of honey. This actually took quite a while as … Continue reading
One of the biggest things stopping me from cutting out milk, is having an alternative. I use coconut milk for some things, but other milks are either too expensive or have added sugar. I decided to have a go at making almond milk, as it seemed fairly simple, and I have a stash of raw … Continue reading
Isn’t the weather beautiful at the moment! Glorious sunshine, great for getting outdoors. I have made this smoothie two days running now, and it is the perfect summer snack or cool-me-down for warmer weather. The ingredients (with no particular quantities!); – banana – Greek yogurt – peach – … Continue reading
Breakfast is great. I used to hate breakfast, back when the options were toast or cereal. Now there are so many options! If you haven’t tried crispy bacon with banana, you really need to! Sweet, salty, crispy and soft. So yummy!! Throw in some raw sweet red pepper … Continue reading
I fancied some berries this morning! Fortunately I bought some yesterday, and I had some frozen blackberries in the freezer. Another lovely coloured smoothie too! The colour makes it so appealing. This smoothie contains; – apple juice, frozen blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana. Thick, smooth and delicious. … Continue reading
This is my second smoothie made in my Vitamix. Loving the colour!! I made it yesterday….so struggling to remember what went in it! It was something like; -carrot, ginger, lemon, apple juice, sweet red pepper, apple juice and passionfruit. I put a bit too much ginger in, so it had a very peppery … Continue reading
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