It's officially Spring now right? I know it's March, so we've technically cleared winter for a few weeks now, but with the daffodils popping up everywhere and slightly warmer weather recently (except some freakish snow in Dublin last weekend!) I've been keen to change up my breakfast game recently. I was also delighted to be part of … Continue reading Fresh & Fruity Breakfast Smoothie
A tasty twist on a classic - I hope you guys love this one as much as me! Here is my Carrot Cake recipe if you want to check it out too! Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg 1 tbsp dessicated coconut 250ml milk of choice 50g oats 1/2 small carrot, peeled and … Continue reading Coconut Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Homemade JAM! FINALLY! I am really excited to share this one with you guys - I've been on a 'berry buzz' over the last few weeks as Autumn has turned into Winter. Recently, with a big pack of strawberries and blueberries in my fridge, and a desire to make a new recipe using chia seeds, … Continue reading Ciara’s Chia Berry Jam
It's no secret that I have a serious oats obsession. I have oats for breakfast pretty much everyday of the week, be it in overnight oats, porridge, or a baked recipe of mine! With Autumn well and truly here, and winter not far away, I was craving a warm oats-tastic breakfast this week. Something different … Continue reading Banana Bread Baked Oats
And we are onto the THIRD ingredient in the Plant Slant Series! This month's favourite, brought to you by myself and my friend, fellow foodie blogger and trainee dietitian Cliodhna (@fuelingthefitlife on Instagram) is SWEET POTATO. Yaaasss I hear you all say! And rightly so! Cliodhna and I LOVE sweet potato - sweet or savoury, there … Continue reading The Plant Slant Series: Sweet Potato Toasts
A beautifully simple grab and go breakfast, packed full of goodness for your brain with wholegrains from oats, antioxidants from blueberries and dark chocolate, plus some plant-derived omega 3 fatty acids from walnuts! Overnight oats is one of my favourite breakfast choices because it's really nutrient dense, and tastes delicious too! Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients … Continue reading Brain-Boosting Overnight Oats
Overnight oats is, quite simply, one of the best recipes for a delicious, nourishing, grab and go breakfast whatever the weather. I've been hooked on it during the summer months, and with college kicking off I've kept up the habit. Yes, it's a cold breakfast, but I still love it. I find it really refreshing … Continue reading Overnight Oats – 3 Ways
Recently, after a pilates workshop, I had the most DELICIOUS slice of sourdough toast lathered with hazelnut butter and jam. Yes, I know how notional that opening statement sounds. But it was AMAZING. For those of you who don't know, I was born and raised (for the first 5 years of my life!) in Boston, … Continue reading Notions on Toast – Three Ways
September has landed gang, and with kids and teens (and me!) returning to school and college, and the arrival of Autumn, I've been full of recipe inspiration for fuss free recipes for every time of day. I don't know about you guys, but I definitely have 1-2 snacks pretty much everyday - usually between breakfast … Continue reading Fuss Free Blueberry & Oat Flapjacks
There is something so homely for me about the flavour and smell of ginger, and also - ginger nut! I used to be a total fiend for Ginger Nut biscuits as a kid. That epic crunchy ginger vibe with a little honey kick - ooh! Recently, I was planning to make my Classic Banana Bread, but … Continue reading Banana, Walnut & Ginger Breakfast Muffins
