BREAKFAST GRANOLA BANANA BOAT
Serves 1 | Prep 5 mins | Cook none
INGREDIENTS
● 1 large banana, peeled
● 3 tbsp dairy-free yoghurt a sprinkling of gluten-free vegan granola
For the topings:
● berries, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, cinnamon, chopped nuts, nut butter
METHOD
➤ Simply slice open the banana and fill with your favourite yoghurt, granola and toppings, then enjoy!
Nutrition facts: 247 calories / 12.5g total fat (7.3g saturates) / 0.03 salt / 26g sugar / 7.5g protein
CHOCOLATE BANANA BIRCHER MUESLI
Serves 4-6 | Prep 20 mins plus overnight for chilling | Cook none
INGREDIENTS
● 250g (9oz) gluten-free rolled oats, sifted
● 2 bananas, peeled, mashed
● 1 apple, grated
● 700ml (27fl oz) almond milk, unsweetened, plus extra if needed
● 1 tbsp chia seeds
● 2 tbsp fl axseed, sunfl ower and pumpkin seed mix
● 1 tsp cinnamon
● 1 tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder
● 2 pinches of sea salt
● 3-4 tbsp agave nectar
● 70g (2¾oz) pecans, chopped
To garnish:
● 25g (1oz) coconut
● chips, toasted
● 100g (3½oz) blueberries
● 25g (1oz) dairy-free dark chocolate shavings
METHOD
➤ Place the sifted oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, cocoa powder and sea salt in a large bowl, then mix together until thoroughly coated in the cocoa powder.
➤ Add the almond milk, agave nectar and banana and mix until completely smooth, then stir in the grated apple. Add the pecans to the mixture and stir until combined.
➤ Cover and leave to thicken in the fridge overnight.
➤ When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and give the mixture a good stir (you can add a little extra almond milk if you need to loosen the mixture, after it has set overnight).
➤ Place in serving bowls or mason jars and top with chocolate shavings, toasted coconut and sliced blueberries.
Tip: Soaking the mixture overnight creates a thick, creamy texture, which helps the bircher taste amazing.
Nutrition facts: 607 calories / 40.4g total fat (26.4g saturates) / 0.07 salt / 19.5 sugar / 10.7 protein
CLEAN EATING OAT BREAD
Serves 8 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 1 hr
INGREDIENTS
● 300g (10½oz) gluten-free oats, plus extra for sprinkling
● 500ml (18fl oz) soya yoghurt
● 1 fl axseed egg (1 tbsp ground fl ax seeds plus
● 3 tbsp water, mixed together and allowed to sit for 10 minutes)
● 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
● 30g (1oz) mixed seeds
● a pinch of salt
● coconut oil
METHOD
➤ Preheat the oven to 180℃/Gas Mark 4 and grease a loaf tin with a little coconut oil.
➤ Mix the oats, bicarbonate of soda, salt and seeds in a bowl, then add the yoghurt and flaxseed egg and combine well.
➤ Pour the batter into the loaf tin, sprinkle with oats and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
➤ After 30 minutes, lower the temperature to 150℃/Gas Mark 2 and bake for another 30 minutes.
Nutrition facts: 231 calories / 7.3g total fat(3.6g saturates) / 0.2g salt / 4.6g sugar / 9.4g protein
HEALTHY BREAKFAST BAR
Makes 12 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 15 mins
INGREDIENTS
● 2 ripe bananas, peeled
● 300g (10½oz) gluten-free jumbo oats
● 75g (2¾oz) raisins
● coconut oil
METHOD
➤ Preheat the oven to 180℃/Gas Mark 4 and grease a 20cm (8in) square baking tin with a little coconut oil.
➤ Mash up the banana and mix with the oats and raisins.
➤ Place the mixture in the baking tray and press down firmly, then bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is brown. Allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition facts: 142 calories / 3g total fat (1.4 saturates) / 0g salt / 6.4 sugar / 3.7g protein
BICHER MUESLI
Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins plus overnight for soaking | Cook none
INGREDIENTS
● 150g (5½oz) gluten-free rolled oats
● 225ml (8fl oz) water or milk for soaking (you can use half and half)
● 1 tbsp shredded coconut
● 25g (1oz) mixed sunfl ower and pumpkin seeds
● 50g (1¾oz) slivered almonds
● 50g (1¾oz) goji berries or dried cranberries
● 1 green apple, grated a handful of strawberries or berries of choice, plus extra to serve
● 2 tbsp Greek-style yoghurt
● ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
● 1 tbsp raw honey, maple syrup or stevia powder (optional, to serve)
● fresh mint
● a pinch of ground cinnamon
METHOD
➤ Soak the oats in water or milk overnight. Make sure the oats are completely covered.
➤ The next day, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. The texture must be thick, but smooth.
➤ To serve, drizzle with honey, top with fresh mint, cinnamon, berries.
Nutrition facts: 457 calories / 24.1g total fat(4.3 saturates) / 0.03g salt / 40.8g sugar / 11.6g protein
BANANA, ALMOND BUTTER AND CACAO ENERGY BITES
Makes 16 | Prep 10 mins plus freezing | Cook none
INGREDIENTS
● 1 banana, peeled
● 140g (5oz) ground almonds
● 45g (1¾oz) pitted dates
● 3 tsp cacao powder
● 125g (4¼oz) almond butter (or any other type of nut butter)
Optional toppings:
● chopped hazelnuts, blueberry powder, ground almonds, chia seeds
METHOD
➤ Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
➤ Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until you reach a thick paste consistency.
➤ Roll one teaspoon of the mixture at a time into small balls, then roll them in your choice of toppings.
➤ Freeze for 1 hour before serving.
➤ Before consuming, let the bites defrost at room
temperature for around 10 minutes
Nutrition facts: 121 calories / 9.3g total fat(0.7 saturates) / 0g salt / 3.5g sugar / 3.9g protein
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