Category Archives for Breakfasts

Acai Berrylicious Smoothie

The acai berry is classified as the "world's wonder anti-oxidant" that is packed with nutritional punch.  This smoothie will have you feeling satisfied and energised, while at the same time you will reap the benefits of acai including: immunity boosting, anti-ageing, reduction of oxidative damage and minimising development of chronic diseases.

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana, chopped
¼ cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup activated cashews
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons acai berry powder
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Blueberry Halva Smoothie

Blueberry and Tahini is probably not a combination you would normally go for, but you have to trust me when i say that they work really well together. The unhulled Tahini has a slightly bitter taste and this is complimented beautifully by the sweetness of the blueberries (and the banana). Both Blueberries and Tahini have many health benefits with them being high in anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins.

Ingredients:

¼ cup activated almonds
1 frozen banana, chopped
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 cup spinach leaves
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons unhulled tahini
1 tablespoon Lucama (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Chai Spiced Smoothie

The chai spice combination has is made from some of the world's most medicinal spices. The anti-oxidants and phytochemicals help to strengthen our immune system, fight disease, boost metabolism, regulate blood sugars and boost energy. Your traditional chai has black tea incorporated, but this smoothie is caffeine free and based purely around the aromatic spices. Not only will you enjoy the taste, but you will love the smell!

Ingredients:

½ frozen banana, chopped
2 dates, pitted
½ tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon maca powder
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 cup almond milk
1 cup ice

Chai spice mix:
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
pinch sea salt

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Note: The chai spice mix can be prepared in a larger quantity and stored in a glass jar to use for smoothies in the future. Add 1-2 teaspoons of the mix to your smoothies.

Chocolate Coco-nutty Granola Clusters

Most granolas that come in boxes are full of sugar, either through it being added directly or through the addition of other ingredients.  Granola can be  really nutritious breakfast option if it is prepared with the right ingredients and this one definitely is.  

Ingredients:
 3 cups coconut flakes
 2 cups mixed almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts and pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped
 2 tablespoons chia seeds
 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 80 – 100g melted coconut oil
½ cup raw cacao powder

Method:
 Preheat the oven to 120 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Combine all the ingredients, then spread evenly on the prepared tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden, turning halfway through the cooking time.

Keep stored in an airtight container.

1/2 cup equals one serve

Raw Coconut and Chia Bircher Muesli

I love this as a breakfast option as it can be prepared the night before and takes away from the stress of thinking about making yourself something when you are trying to complete so many other things. It has sweetness from the apple, crunch from the seeds and lots of flavour from the cinnamon and vanilla. A great, quick, tasty brekky option.

Ingredients:
 1/3 cup milk of your choice (dairy or non dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
½ red apple – grated
1 teaspoon cinnamon
juice 1 lime
2 tablespoons mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

Method
In a cereal bowl, mix all ingredients together and place in fridge for 30 minutes or overnight. In the morning add extra seeds and coconut and a splash of milk.

Chia Seed Scramble

If you are bored of the usual scrambled eggs, then you will love this for something different.  Chia seeds add so much goodness into your meal and together with the fibre from the vegetables, you will be left feeling full and satisfied for many hours.  This goes very nicely with a slice of Spinach loaf (recipe on website)

Ingredients:
 4 eggs
1 brown onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dairy / almond milk
¼ cup chopped red and yellow capsicum
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 large handful of baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Chopped coriander leaves to garnish
2 garlic cloves, minced

Method:
 Whisk the eggs and almond milk together in a bowl. Drop in the chia seeds and let it sit for about 15 minutes – the mixture should thicken up as the chia seeds expand.

 Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic and onion until translucent. Add the capsicum and cook for about 3 minutes. Pour in the egg mixture and stir with a fork until it is almost set. Add the spinach and cook for about 1 minute or until the leaves have wilted. Top with the coriander and serve.

Serves 2

Matcha Green Smoothie

No wonder Matcha is classified as a superfood..... it is packed with anti-oxidants, it boosts metabolism, it detoxifies effectively and naturally, it is rich in fibre and vitamins, it enhances mood and concentration, it lowers cholesterol and blood sugar AND it prevents disease. How can you resist this smoothie when you know that with each mouthful you will be getting a ton of goodness.

Ingredients:

¼ cup activated cashews
½ avocado
1 cup spinach
½ cup pineapple, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon matcha powder
1 cup coconut water
Handful ice

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Salted Caramel Smoothie

A delicate balance of sweet and salty makes this smoothie absolutely delicious.  It makes the perfect breakfast or snack during the day.  You are guaranteed to enjoy every mouthful. 

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana, chopped
2 dates, pitted
pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon unhulled tahini
1 cup almond milk
1 cup ice

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Green Machine Smoothie

What a great way to start the day! It's filled with lots of alkalising greens that are full of fibre, omega 3's and good fats, all that will keep you feeling full.  This green smoothie is bound to give you energy and get you going.  


Ingredients:

1 frozen banana, chopped
11/2 cups baby spinach
1 small Lebanese cucumber, chopped
¼ avocado
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
300ml coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie

I love lemon and cheesecakes so how amazing to be able to combine them in this delicious smoothie. Despite lemons being acidic in taste they are very alkalising for your digestion and fantastic when it comes to liver detoxing. This is one smoothie that you be licking the glass clean.

Ingredients:

 ¼ cup activated cashews
 ½ lemon, juiced
 zest of 1 lemon
 1 frozen banana, chopped
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 1 tablespoon lucuma powder
2 tablespoons dessicated coconut
1 cup coconut water

 Method:

 Place all ingredients into high speed blender. Blitz for 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.

 Pour into glass and serve

 Makes 1 serve

1 … 5 6 7 8 9 10
>