Cauliflower-eggstravaganza

This recipe came about randomly as the result of an experiment. I had some cauliflower which needed using up and was intending making some nourishing cauliflower and cheddar soup to warm me up on a chilly Autumnal day. After steaming the cauliflower with some seasoning in the microwave, however, I realised that if I blended it to make soup it would be far too thin for my liking as I didn't have enough cauliflower. Since I still wanted something with melted cheese and I had eggs, I thought I'd crack a couple eggs in with it. For some reason that Mexican breakfast dish of eggs cracked and cooked over spicy tomatoes came to mind and I decided to only mix one egg in with the mixture while the other one I mixed the white in a bit but left the yolk whole. Anyway, it ended up being really tasty and filling too. I would have had a roll with it but it was filling enough on its own. I made this for lunch but it would also be the perfect brunch or make a great, nutritious breakfast to 

start the day #breakfastofchampions style! 

Want to try this for yourself? You can find the recipe below :) 

Ingredients:

80g cauliflower florets (rough handful) 

2 medium free range eggs

1/4 tsp ground cumin 

Couple of twists freshly ground sea salt 

Couple of twists ground black pepper 

2tbsp water 

20g grated cheese 

Cherry tomatoes (to serve)

Method:

Add cauliflower, cumin, water, salt and pepper into a microwaveable steamer. 

Cook on high for 2mins 20secs (900W) 

Remove from microwave

Leave for 20secs  

Carefully remove lid and watch out for steam 

Roughly 'mash' the cauliflower 

Split an egg in and mix 

Split another egg and mix the white but leave the yolk in the centre of the container 

Sprinkle cheese around everything and mix gently 

Place lid back on a microwave for approx 3mins 

Experiment to see how soft or hard you'd like the egg yolk 

Serve with some quartered cherry tomatoes 

You could also add finely chopped onion or frozen peas to the mixture before cooking. The best thing is just to experiment and see what you like!

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Bye for now,

Hx

Lunch

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Date and coconut porridge

Good morning! Judging from the sunrise I've just been watching, it's going to be a sunny Sunday 

but a cold one, so what better way to start the day than with a warming bowl of porridge. I've gone with dates and coconut this morning for a deliciously sweet bowl of oats. 

This recipe is can be dairy free by using water but if you use milk, the coconut and milk goes together to make a deliciously coconut-ty creaminess. While the date gives it natural sweetness along with the coconut and the cinnamon adds a little spice. 

Ingredients:

30g of porridge 

180ml water or milk 

1tbsp desiccated coconut 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1 or 2 dried date(s) (finely chopped) 

1 tsp honey (can leave out if using milk or if you're wanting less sugar)

1. Put everything into a pan

2. Stir on a medium heat until thickened to your taste 

3. Serve and top with more coconut or Greek yoghurt 

31/5/16 

morning

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7 Days of Breakfast Ideas No. 1

Morning person? No? Sometimes it is difficult just to get out of bed in the morning without having to think of what to have to have for breakfast too. It's easy to get stuck in a boring loop of having the same thing every day for breakfast. There are however plenty of different options you can have for breakfast and if you have the thought of something exciting for breakfast awaiting you when you get out of bed, you're more likely to get up quicker! So it's a win, win really. More variety, tastier food, and an added incentive to get up. I created this post for today as it is, firstly, a Monday and let's face it, who doesn't like some #MondayMotivation? And secondly, it is a time of year when many of us are going back to work, school, university or starting a new job. Plus, I am procrastinating getting ready to leave for university myself... Sharing healthy breakfast ideas is for the greater good though, isn't it?! Anyway, here are my suggestions. I shall post some more sets of 7 over the coming weeks as well as some lunch and dinner ideas.

1. Fruit salad with yoghurt and nuts

2. 2 slices of sourdough toast with avocado

3. Porridge with your favourite topping

4. Poached eggs on toast

5. Banana and strawberry smoothie with chia seeds and flaxseed

6. Overnight oats with blueberries and flaked almonds

7. Banana and coconut pancakes

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Enjoy!
Helen x 

Breakfast

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Banana & Coconut Pancakes (gluten and dairy free)

This is a fantastic sweet dish that is great for breakfast, dessert, or brunch. The pancakes are super easy to make and uses ingredients you probably have in the house already. When cooking, they smell like banana bread baking in the oven! They are also dairy and gluten free while also fitting into a low-FODMAP diet. (Not a fat-losing diet but a diet for people who have IBS) Since bananas are naturally super sweet, there is no added sugar or sweetener and all ingredients are natural making it a ‘clean’ recipe too.

I made these pancakes originally after deciding on a twist from the 1 banana, 2 egg pancakes that are commonly found on the posts of healthy eating food bloggers or those for providing recipes for those with celiac disease. I often just bung stuff together when experimenting with new recipes so I can’t really say exactly why I decided on the following ingredients! What I can say, though, is that I definitely think it worked. If you decide to give them a go too, I really hope you think so too and enjoy them us much as I did. It’s the reason I do this blog, after all, to try to show people that food which is healthy does not have to be boring and lacking in flavour. It really can be exciting and flavoursome!

Here is the recipe

Banana and Coconut Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

1 large free range egg

2 tbsp water

1 tbsp desiccated coconut

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Coconut oil to fry

Method:

• Mash the banana and add the egg, water and cinnamon

• Mix well and add then add the coconut

• Melt coconut oil in a crepe or frying pan

• Once the oil has melted, spoon 1tbsp amounts of the pancake mixture into the pan

• Cook until the top starts to bubble and then flip each pancake over and cook on the other side until golden brown on each side

Serve with a sprinkling of desiccated coconut

Other ideas:

Serve with coconut yoghurt (the type made fully from coconut that is dairy free)

Top with blueberries and coconut flakes

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Have a great day,

Helen x

gluten free

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Pecan and Pear Oats

What to have for breakfast? Hmmm... If, like me, the thought of food in the form of breakfast is a big incentive to get up and out of bed in the morning, it's crucial that you pick something good for breakfast! As an avid fan of oats, my breakfast usually has oats in it as some point or another. I often have porridge but some days call for a cold bowl of deliciousness. Days like today, Summer Solstice.

I'll now share with you my go-to for days like this! It's packed with complex carbs for slow release energy, vitamins, calcium and protein. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pear - peeled and cut into small chunks 

• 30g serving oats 

• 6 pecan halves broken 

• Milk (however much or little you like) 

Put it all in a bowl and hey presto you're done! 

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Snack

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Date and Coconut Porridge

Here is a tasty way to make porridge, an update spin on a classic breakfast. 

This recipe is can be dairy free by using water but if you use milk, the coconut and milk goes together to make a deliciously coconut-ty creaminess. While the date gives it natural sweetness along with the coconut and the cinnamon adds a little spice. 

Ingredients:

30g oats

180ml water or milk 

1tbsp desiccated coconut 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1 or 2 dried date(s) (finely chopped) 

1 tsp honey (can leave out if using milk or if you're wanting less sugar)

Method:

1. Put everything into a pan

2. Stir on a medium heat until thickened to your taste 

3. Serve and top with more coconut or Greek yoghurt

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Breakfast

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10 Porridge Toppings

10 porridge topping ideas

1. Banana, almonds, and honey

2. Desiccated coconut, pecans, and maple syrup

3. Blueberry sauce (heat a handful of blueberries, a little honey and a couple of tbsp's water in a pan with coconut oil and cook till soft)

4. Greek yoghurt, strawberries, and honey

5. Flaxseed and dried cranberries

6. Almond butter and chia seeds

7. Melted dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts

8. Greek yoghurt and honey

9. Cottage cheese and maple syrup

10. Raspberries, flaxseed, chia, and dark chocolate chips

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