The Breakfast Dilemma

The Breakfast Dilemma   

For years now, since I left home  and started living on my own really (and that’s 10 years now), my morning have started the same every day. With an indecision, a dilemma, a quandary...what should I have for breakfast?

I’m sure I’m not alone in my breakfast struggle. My appetite first thing in the morning isn’t large, but also I can’t hold off until lunchtime. I want something healthy, light, fairly quick and delicious of course. Bread leaves me bloated and I don’t want all the sugar that cereals contain.

In the last year however I have discovered some amazing breakfasts that suit my lifestyle, are super healthy, are easy to make and taste great.

So here are a few of my absolute fave’s…

Chia Pudding

A new favourite with a number of the healthy cook books this is so simple to make and you can alter the flavour  depending on what goodies you’ve got in your cupboard to go with it. I love mixing it up between coconut and cacao powder, summer berries or  warm spices (cinnamon, ginger etc). Simply soak 1 tbs of chia seeds in 3 tbs nut milk of your choice. Leave for 15/20 minutes to gelatinise then mix with fruit, nuts, seeds and super food powders to taste.

Breakfast Bars

There are great because you can make a batch to last you all week. Not restricted to being bar shaped, I tend to go for pattie style squashed balls ;)

The base ingredients for these are rolled oats, flax seeds and chia seeds. Blend 1 cup oats in the food processor to make a crumble/flour texture. Mix this in a big bowl with 2 cups oats, ½ cup flax seeds, 2 tsp cinnamon and 1 cup dried fruits. I love mixing figs, apricots, dates, goji berries and mulberries.

In a separate bowl make a chia gel (soak chia’s for 15 mins,  1 tbs chia to 3 tbs water). Once gelatinous add to the food processor with ½ cup apple sauce and ½ cup raw agave or pure maple  syrup.

Once blended add this to the big bowl and stir all ingredients together well. Mold in to equal balls and squish in to pattie shapes. Bake in the oven for 20 mins on 180 and store in a air tight container. Yummy!!

Berry Smoothie

The perfect choice for those with very little appetite in the mornings, a really easy drinkable brekkie that you can cram  full of nutrients and super food powders.

Best made fresh every morning this recipe is for a big vitamix style blender so adapt if using a 1 cup blender.

Add all ingredients to the blender and pulse until smooth…

1 handful strawberries

1 handful Raspberries

1 handful blueberries

1 banana

1 pint coconut milk (or almond/hemp milk)

2 tbs maca powder

1 tsp maqui/acai powder

1 tbs lucuma powder

3 medjool dates

½ lemon squeezed

Since discovering the variety of healthy breakfasts available, my mornings have been revolutionised. So why not start the day by giving your body what it needs, a blast of vitamins, minerals and fibre. there are tonnes of other amazing breakfasts you can try, from home made raw granola to fruit salad. More recipes to come, make sure you give us a thumbs up if you found this useful.

Enjoy!

By Sophia Harvey

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with Cacao, Banana & Avocado

Makes 1 large glass of this amazing smoothie

½ Cup of Hemp Milk or Almond Milk
1 Ripe Banana
½ an avocado
4 Dates (Medjool is best)
2 tsps of Raw Cacao Powder
1 Tsp of Agave honey of 1 Tsp of Coconut Palm Sugar
1 Tsp of Nut Butter (Almond Butter is best)
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Warming Winter - Ginger, Lime & Maca Green Smoothie

This is a great winter smoothie with the freshness of the greens and the warming of the ginger & macs combo.

Ingredients to whizz into your blender

200ml 100% Apple Juice

1 x Banana
1 x 2-3cm of Fresh Root Ginger
½ lime juice
2 handfuls of Baby Spinach
1 ½ Tbsp of Maca Powder

Serves 2 large glasses

* if you want a creamy smoothie - add a fresh avocado

Chia Seeds - A Fantastic Aid to Weight Loss

I personally find these seeds to be the best aid in weight control (apart from avoiding too much sugar and any processed foods)

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and iron, chia seeds are great for weight loss because they act like a sponge, absorbing sugar and stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Chia seeds can help you lose weight by eliminating hunger. 

1. Chia Seeds have a high soluble fiber content, these tiny seeds can hold up to twenty times their weight in water.  When they are mixed with liquid, they form a gel in your stomach that curb your calorie intake by making you feel full longer and they absorb excess moisture, which makes feel you have eaten more than you really have.

2. Chia digest slowly, which means you will feel fuller and more satisfied for longer.

3. Chia is high in nutrition, which nourishes your body and helps you feel satisfied.

4. If you are have 1 Tablespoon of Chia that contains: 2 grams protein, 68 calories, 5.5 grams of fiber, B vitamins, 9 percent calcium, 7 percent iron and only 2.5 mg sodium.

To lose weight with chia seeds, have the chia seeds for breakfast and prior to each meal. Drink with plenty of water. The chia seeds should provide energy for your workout and keep you satisfied so you don't snack or overeat.

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