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Açai Smoothie Bowl
This behind the Whole Food Smoothie is my absolute favourite. It’s like a smoothie in a bowl. It’s full of berries which help cleanse and provide antioxidants for the body. I don’t know anyone who has tried the Açai Bowl and not loved it!
Serves 1
What you'll need:
2 cups of frozen berries
1 whole frozen banana
1 cup of spinach (the spinach cannot be tasted)
1 tablespoon açai powder (Bioglan brand can be bought from chemists Australia wide)
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon goji berries
Sprinkle of coconut young
1 cup of coconut water/pure water
1 1/2 cups of diced pineapple and cantaloupe
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Combine all ingredients in a George Foreman mix or ordinary blender until smooth consistency is achieved.
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Serve in jam jar or bowl and top with extra banana or mixed seeds.
Bircher Muesli
Bircher is one of foodies latest crazes brought into the limelight this year. This recipe steps away from the usually bircher with loads of muesli and oats. The seeds and dried fruits used instead gives the body a massive dose of fibre and energy, without the empty calories and fat that muesli has on offer. A tablespoon of protein added to this recipe will make it light and fluffy.
Serves 1
What you'll need:
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon almonds
1 tablespoon pistachios
1 tablespoon goji berries
1 tablespoon cranberries
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup diced dried apricot
60-80ml of fresh apple or milk of choice
1 large grated apply with skin on
Fresh fruit and organic greek yogurt to serve
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Soak all seeds/nuts and dried fruits with chia seeds in apple or milk for a minimum of one hour. (it is recommended to soak overnight.
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The following morning add the grated apply and fresh fruit and mix until satisfied.
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Fold in yogurt or extra milk and juice till a required consistency is complete.
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Enjoy with chopped banana and additional nuts on top.
Whole Food Smoothie
This is my must have almost every morning. It’s quick easy and doesn’t make a lot of mess especially if you have a Nutribullet. This recipe is amazing when all produce is fresh as all the flavors come to life. The banana and pineapple are the most prominent flavours in the smoothie. If you don’t like banana try swapping it for extra berries or frozen grapes.
Serves 1
What you'll need:
1/2 banana (preferably frozen)
1 3cm wide slice of pineapple
Half a quarter of watermelon
1 teaspoon of fresh lime juice
1 cup of frozen mixed berries
150ml of coconut water
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Place all ingredients as is into a smoothie blender and blend until the desired consistency. If a smoother consistency is required add more coconut water or tap water.
Omelette
Egg whites are a must in everyone’s diet. They are low in fat, low in sugar and calories and provide the body with necessary amounts of protein. This recipe is like eating a savory meringue. The eggs become light and fluffy and vegetables are the perfect accompaniment.
Serves 1
What you'll need:
4 free range/organic egg whites or organic valley carton egg whites
150g of mixed mushrooms
A big handful of spinach
1/2 a large tomato or 1 small one
2 shallots sliced
Pepper to taste
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Cook mushrooms and tomato on grill, slowly adding in spinach at the very end as spinach cooks very fast.
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Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy and pour over cooked veggies.
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Pour mixture into a lasagne tray and back on 200c in oven until it looks like meringue and is slightly browned.
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Serve immediately with extra veggies and/or sliced avocado and ciabatta bread.
Power Porridge
This recipe steps away from the stock standard porridge with oats or muesli. It’s much lighter, but much more filling. It has an apple strudel taste, which makes it that whole lot better, The cinnamon helps reduce insulin levels and chia helps keep you regular and eliminate toxins. The added protein helps make the porridge fluffy and gives it a desert sweet taste. Water can also be used instead of milk.
Serves 1
Time: 10 minutes
What you'll need:
1/2 cup of water
1/2 apple grated
1/2 pear grated
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon whey protein
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 sliced banana
80ml of milk of your choice
Top with mixture of fruit of your choice
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Combine water, apple, pear and cinnamon in a pot with the chia and protein.
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Cook over low to medium heat until mixed and thickened and slowly add in banana at the very end, so it won’t get mushy.
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Serve in bowl, coated with honey or a sugar free alternative.
Breakfast is and always has been the most important meal of the day, especially if you are trying to lose weight. It fills you up so you won’t have the urge to pig out all day. If breakfast isn’t your thing - particularly the boring toast or cereal options - try these yummy feel good recipes below. They’ll leave you hanging out for tomorrows breakfast the night before.
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