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]]>It’s my favourite thing to do – transitioning into more grounding and heart-warming foods as the temperatures drop, in order for my body to feel more balanced and nourished with the seasons changing.
That said, if you’re an oatmeal lover, you can easily eat this recipe in full-fledged summer.. I’d even go as far as to say that you can actually eat this for lunch or dinner, seeing it’s savoury & it reminds me a little of a “healthified” risotto in some kind of way.
You guys went bonkers for it, when I posted it on my Instagram Stories the other day, so hopefully you’ll get into your kitchens and try to cook this one of the days coming. Maybe it’s perfect for Sunday? In any case, please do let me know, in the comments below or tag me on Instagram, if you do choose to create this little recipe.
If you’re not a masterchef, don’t fret – this recipe is super easy. All you need to make sure of, is that you stir the oats quite frequently so they don’t burn in the bottom of the pan, otherwise I think you should be all good.
This recipe creates enough oats for a small serving for 4 people – as it can be a little dense and we have toppings, you don’t want too big of a portion to weigh you down, especially if you have it for breakfast.
However, it’s easier for your gut to break down the oats, because we’ve soaked it overnight and rinsed them before cooking.
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and can be made vegan without the egg.
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]]>You really cannot go wrong with this dish. Even if you’re not a cook, it’s very hard to mess up. It’s also easy, convenient and quick – all the key-words you want, especially if you’re time-poor, a mumma or just don’t like cooking but still want to eat healthy?
This dish contains loads of delicious green vegetables and I’ll tell you why: Green Leafy Vegetables health benefits includes improving digestive health, maintaining weak eyesight, balancing cholesterol levels, enhancing youthful skin, treating anemia, fighting free radicals, supporting cardiovascular health, promoting weight loss, boosting energy levels, and increasing lifespan. Just to name a few..
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]]>Breakfast means exactly what the word describes: break(ing) the fast. As our bodies have been fasting and been in ketosis (fat-burning stage) since we ate our last bite for dinner, we are about to pull it out of that state and fuel it up with energy for a long day ahead.
We eat breakfast for numerous reasons:
Enough reasons for you to start eating breakfast? Great!
So, what do you eat for breakfast? Well, getting a mix of carbohydrates, healthy fats and protein is vital for keeping, not only your tummy happy, but also your mind and mood.
Let’s start with protein. Protein is what will keep you feeling full for longer. See below for a few Protein Sources for your breakfast:
Carbohydrates:
Healthy Fats:
As you can see, some of these sources cross over meaning they both go as a carb, protein and fat source. That’s okay, just make sure you don’t pick the same from each category, so you double up everywhere
You’ll be surprised at how easy it really is to compose a healthy breakfast, if we just simply use our common sense. You with me?
Now, here’s a few suggestions as to what you could put together for a healthy breakfast that’ll fill you up in every area of the carbs, fats and protein area:
Please remember to by fresh produce and organic/farm-fresh wherever, and whenever you can..
As a society, we’ve almost been bred to believe that fresh, quality produce costs twice the amount than what we can get at the Supermarkets – this is not true. You can make some great bargains at your local farmers-markets on the weekends, and through the week you can supplement with supermarket groceries if you need to. You can also use a delivery service like Community Organics who deliver a fresh fruit & veggie box do your doorstep every week. Just make the choice – then stick to it!
A bit of inspiration from my own breakfasts to get your creative mind going.
Sprouted Bread with Scrambled Eggs, Parmesan, Greens, Avocado & Tomato.
Elixir from Orchard St. made of Raw Cacao, Salted Caramel, Ground Herbs & Coconut/Cashew Mylk
Greens with Hemp Seeds & Feta, Sauerkraut, Avocado, Fried Eggs & Gluten-free Grainy Toast.
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]]>And you know what else is a YES?! Same-sex marriage in Australia as of today. Today was a DAMN good day for humankind!
I’ve been a bit slack with my recipe creations (I’m so sorry, as I know you love the simplicity of what I normally create), but for a little while I lost my creative mojo, but now I’m back again. And I promise I won’t go away again. Well, at least for now – expect to see a lot more fun, easy and healthy recipes coming up in the next little while.
For today, I’ve created a pink pitaya protein bowl for you all. Pink pitaya is also known as ‘dragonfruit’, and is rich in Vitamin C, Antioxidants, good fatty acids and B Vitamins as well as carotene and protein. Superfood? I think, YES!
Have this bowl for breakfast or even just have it as a drink (without the toppings) for an in-between-meal snack. It works both ways. If you want to keep it lighter, leave out the protein.
If you’re wondering where to get the Pink Pitaya from? This Organic one is from THR1VE which you can order with their home-delivery meals.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup frozen berries
– 1 small mango
– 1/2 ripe banana + 1/2 to decorate
– 1 serving of pink pitaya
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 1 tbsp pistachios + more to decorate
– 1 tbsp goji berries+ more to decorate
– Handful of ice-cubes
– Strawberries to decorate
– Blueberries to decorate
Method:
– Add all ingredients to a blender
– Blend at high speed for 10 seconds
– Add ice-cubes and blend for another 10 seconds
– Pour into a bowl and decorate with fruits, nuts and seeds or put it in a air-tights jar and bring it with you as a snack. Keep it refrigerated and cold.
Let me know if you create it at home and what you think?
Would also love to hear which type of recipes you’d want me to create?
ENJOY!
Anna xx
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]]>I have done Bulletproof’s for about 2 years now – I was first introduced to it back in 2015 and I never even drank coffee for 25 years! 2 years later and I’m obsessed.
Now, if you haven’t ever heard of Bulletproof Coffee – which is a part of the Bulletproof diet – let me tell you a little bit about it.
Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof coffee was ‘invented’ by Dave Asprey back in 2009 after travelling to Tibet and tasting yak-butter tea drinks. Come 2014 and Bulletproof was trademarked and is now a brand boasting a complete product line and original Bulletproof cafe’s in Los Angeles (Santa Monica & Downtown LA).
What is it exactly?
Bulletproof coffee or the many other names it may go by: keto coffee, butter coffee, fat coffee – is a drink, very simply, containing coffee, butter & oil.
Separately those ingredients don’t exactly tick any health boxes, but together they are the three components you need to make Bulletproof coffee – a frothy, energy-igniting drink that has a multitude of health benefits including triggering weight loss by way of ketosis, a metabolic state triggered by a lack of carbs that kicks fat-burning into overdrive; it kills pesky cravings; and it boosts cognitive function, mainlining a shining dose of mental clarity throughout the day instead of the highs and lows you get from drinking ‘normal coffee’.
How do you drink it?
The things is, if you do have a bulletproof coffee, you will have it in the morning and it will substitute your breakfast as it is a meal in itself because of the high intake of fat and oils that will put your body into a fat-burning state – this state can’t be reached if you eat with this drink as well.
Have it first thing in the morning as you rise, and then have a snack as you normally would mid-morning, continuing onto eating normally throughout the day.
If you are further wanting to burn fat in particular, you can follow the bulletproof diet which, again, is a diet focused on eating foods high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. I personally don’t follow this diet but simply eat a variety of fresh, organic (when can), healthy and highly nutritional produce mainly focused on vegetables, but I have no strictness around it.
Ingredients:
1. Make Coffee:
Brew coffee as you normally would. Make sure it’s the right kind of coffee. If you haven’t purchased Bulletproof Upgraded Coffee beans, you can get a great organic roast form your local health-store.
2. Pre-heat blender:
Boil extra water and pour it into a blender while your coffee brews to pre-heat the blender.
3. Froth:
Empty out the hot water from the now pre-heated blender and add the brewed coffee, butter, and Brain Octane oil. Blend until there is a thick layer of foam on top like a latte. The stronger the blender, the better. A spoon won’t work as it won’t dissolve the butter or make it frothy.
4. Optional:
Add cinnamon or a sweetener like Stevia. Don’t use honey or agave as it messes with the components of the ketosis.
Ingredients:
Follow the above instructions and add all ingredients to blender – blend on high and drink straight away.
This method is much more of a comprehensive meal and you certainly won’t feel like you need breakfast after this either. It will keep you going for hours at a steady pace without the spikes that a normal caffeinated coffee-drink will provide you with.
I often also have a bullet (short for bulletproof) if I have a big presentation or an important meeting as part of the benefits are enhanced brain function and clarity to think and act better and quicker.
Take it with you in your keep-cup, and you help the environment, too.
Hope you love it! Cx
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]]>These little wonders are full of Vitamin D, they will boost your immune system (goodbye flu’s!), they are full of antioxidants which help fight free radicals that are all around us and get into our bodies on a daily basis, they contain lots of Vitamin B2 & B3’s which help ramp up your metabolism, AND they are rich in the mineral selenium which studies have found can lower the risk of bladder cancer. Sounds pretty good, right?
I absolute LOVE marinated mushrooms, and especially for breakfast with some good eggs on the side and a serve of avocado on toast. Simple, yet full of flavour.
This recipe is: vegan, nut-free, sugar-free & gluten-free. Images of assembled breakfast with eggs are obviously not vegan.
Marinated Mushrooms – 1 small bowl
Ingredients:
Directions:
You can either eat these hot, or leave them in the fridge to marinate further for 24-72 hours. Enjoy :)
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]]>Have you ever tried Tapioca? It’s made from the root of the cassava plant and it has a unique compositions of carbs, vitamins, mineral, and organic compounds. It’s a rich source of fiber, the good cholesterol and protein. Because of the high dietary fiber it contains this little seed is great for your digestive health.
However, enjoy this dessert in smaller quantities if you’re trying to lose weight because of the high carb level. Doesn’t mean it can’t be a weekly treat :) Enjoy!
(Serves 6) (Vegan, Gluten-free, Refined sugar-free, Nut-free)
Ingredients:
Directions:
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]]>Both suitable for breakfast and/or dinner – if you want to cook them for your hubby or boyfriend, perhaps cook up some bacon or some extra eggs for their protein-hit.
This recipe is vegetarian – if you need to make it vegan then leave the egg out, and substitute it with another binder like a 1/2 banana
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free
6 fritters:
Noodle Salad:
Dressing:
Extra:
Directions:
ENJOY :)
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]]>This recipe is so super easy to throw together, it’s great for people on the run who’s not good at eating breakfast because it takes up too much time (!) – NAUGHTY! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it kickstarts your metabolism and sets you up for the rest of the day.
When we soak grains like we do in this Bircher it renders the nutrients in the grain so it becomes more digestible and more easily assimilated by our bodies. The soaking breaks down some of the hard-to-digest proteins, making assimilation much easier, and neutralises phytic acid, which is an anti-nutrient that prevents absorption of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper.
It’s sweet and creamy all together with a hint of cinnamon and delicious vanilla from the almond milk mixed with the coconut – it’s really a match-made in heaven!
Please let me know in the comments what you think of it?
Coconut & Almond Milk Bircher – vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Combine oats, chia seeds, sultanas, shredded coconut, cinnamon, rice malt syrup, almonds, almond milk, coconut water & coconut milk in a large container – stir, and leave in fridge for at least 7 hours or preferably overnight.
2. Mix in the full-fat coconut cream and divide amongst 4 bowls. Decorate with apple, sultanas, almonds, shredded coconut, a dollop of coconut cream and a little drizzle of honey.
** Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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]]>That said, I quite like my breakfast’s or any other meal of the day to be quite quick, easy but still full of flavour and nutrients.
Trying to live a vegan lifestyle you often have to be a little bit more creative and plan your meals as you want to ensure you get all the nutrients from plant-based foods.
This is a super easy and quick breakfast option that’s fresh, delicious and filling.
You get the protein from the tofu that will fill you up for a few hours without giving you that heavy, bloated feeling and topped with delicious, fresh, raw veggies in the lettuce cups you’ll have your veggie-levels covered for the morning.
Ingredients:
Directions:
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