Vegan Brekkie: Muesli

Muesli

8 servings. Takes less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 cup of rolled oats
1 mashed banana
Sprinkle of coconut
Teaspoon of vanilla essence
Preheat oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Combine ingredients in a bowl.
Scoop into a lined tray. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes, or until golden. 
Enjoy. 

Chai Latte

Super Simple Chai Latte

½ teaspoon of ground  cinnamon

¼ teaspoon of ground cardamom (alternatively you could use all-spice)

1 black teabag

Sprinkle of ground ginger (optional)

Milk of your choice

1.Boil water and brew a normal cup of tea.

2.Take out the tea bag after a few minutes and add the spices. 

Mix. If you want to intensify the flavour add more of the spices.

3.Add milk (if you want a “real” latte add frothed milk). Add honey 

or sweetener if needed.

Warning: The spices will not dissolve completely if you want to have not powder at the bottom of your cup use cinnamon sticks instead.

This is a very simple recipe and much more healthy than many of the packet mixtures for chai lattes which often contain a lot of added sugar. It is super easy to make and really tasty. Other toppings can be added for additional flavour such as whipped cream and all spice. 

Super Simple Soup

Serves 2, Takes around 30min

Ingredients

1 white onion

1 carrot

2-3 small potatoes

2 cups of stock (I used a beef stock powder)

Steps

1.Cut carrot into even pieces and the potatoes into quarters. Chop 

onion in the small pieces. Cook in a deep saucepan until 

slightly translucent on a medium heat. Ensure a wooden 

spoon is used to move around the onion to stop burning.

2.Turn up the heat add the stock and potatoes cook until the 

potatoes can be poked with a fork. While cooking it is best to put

 the lit. Add carrot.

3.Cook until the carrot and potatoes are both soft then turn off 

the heat.

4.Allow the mixture to cool by leaving the lid on.

5.Use a masher to create a chunky soup. Or use a blender- wait for the mixture to cool before putting it in the blender then just reheat it.. 

Healthy Pancakes- Quick and Easy

Healthy Pancakes

Serves 1-3 people. Makes heaps of small ones so if you want to eat heaps they are fine for one person.

Ingredients

• 2 bananas
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoon of oats (rolled or already blended up)

Method

1. A splash of milk (optional)
2. Put all of the ingredients in a blender.
3. Pour onto a non-stick/ greased pan. 
4. Cook.
5. Add topping if wanted and enjoy.

If you want to make a smaller serving you can make it with 1 banana, 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of oats. I used to follow that recipe. However recently I made a larger serving with 2 bananas rather than 1 but we only had 3 eggs left rather than 4, and found the ratio of 2 bananas : 3 eggs much more successful in making perfectly shaped and tasting pancakes.

Honestly, these pancakes taste just as good as a normal pancake mixture. The banana makes them super sweet and they do not taste like an omelette at all due to the addition of oats and milk. It is also extremely easy. You can pour the mixture straight out of the blender. It is just as quick and simple as a shaking pancake mix and taste 10 times nicer and is 10 times healthier.

Benefits of Coconut Water

While nothing beats drinking coconut water straight out of the coconut, these cans of 100% coconut water are a pretty great alternative. With about 20 calories per 100mL, coconut water is a natural alternative to soft drink and sports drinks, with half the calories and a million times the nutritional value of coke. Coconut water is perfect for a hot summer day, providing instant hydration. It's fat free and cholestrol free, with no added sugar. Packed with the good stuff, with none of the bad stuff, coconut water is fast becoming the next big health craze. Celebrities such as Lara Bingle, Madonna, Rihanna and Gisele Bundchen love the sweet, nutty taste and health benefits!

Quick and Easy Breakfast

Banana Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices of wholegrain bread

• 1 banana

• Peanut butter (or other nut butter)

• Honey (to drizzle)

Method

1. Toast Bread

1. Spread a thin layer of nut butter on each slice

1. Add some sliced banana and drizzle a little honey on top

Around 250 calories. 

Quick and Easy: Breakfast

Coconut Banana Breakfast Nibblets

Ingredients

·        4 Tablespoons of plain flour (for a healthier alternative try almond meal)

·        1½ Tablespoons of crushed oats

·        1-2 Teaspoons of honey or to taste

·        1-2 Tablespoons of grated coconut

·        1-2 Tablespoons of milk 

·        1 Banana

·        Your choice of toppings

Method

1.     Combine flour, oats, honey, coconut and milk in a bowl, mixture should resemble a thick pikelet batter. At this point if you need any more flour to make it thicker or milk to make it thinner.

2.     Gently stir in you sliced banana (1 cm thick)

3.     Once banana is coated use fork to pick up the banana and place them on a hot pan in a little oil, add as many banana slices that fit in your pan and cook both sides till golden

4.     Remove from heat and add whatever toppings you choose. I used Greek yogurt, natural honey and frozen raspberries

DIY: Trail Mix

Nuts- are loaded with healthy unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamin E, and other essential vitamins and minerals.

Dried Fruit-  in moderation, dried fruit can be a great source of fiber, antioxidants, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K.

Seeds- are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, gamma linolenic acid, protein, zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.

Grains- which boosts overall energy and helps to keep you full

Sweets/Other- makes it taste nice, and you will enjoy more when added in moderation