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
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Fruit and Veg Smoothie
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.
Banana Oat Muffins
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
Beautiful Berry Smoothie Bowl
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
Smoothie Bowl
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
Breakfast Berry Smoothie
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
Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie
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
Orange and Flaxseed Smoothie
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
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