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
This recipe is one I'm particularly excited to share, because it's for my favourite meal of the day (breakfast - sure what else would you expect from an early bird!), and it's one with a difference! In a big move from my 'oats for breakfast' manta, I decided recently it was time to mix up … Continue reading The Plant Slant Series: Mushroom Feta Frittata Muffins
Time for ingredient number TWO in the Plant Slant series guys, brought to you by myself and my gal pal and trainee dietitian Cliodhna (@fuelingthefitlife on Instagram), and this month we're talking about EGGS! While not technically a 'plant-based' food, eggs are an absolute favourite of ours, a regular feature in our week, and importantly, can … Continue reading The Plant Slant Series: Clio’s Egg White Oats
The trend towards health and wellness has been growing for the past few years - and it's been quite interesting to see the nutrition side of things evolve. From fads to 'quick fixes' it's been a bit of a rollercoaster of various diets promoted within social and broader media - 'Paleo', 'Low-Carb', 'Keto' - and … Continue reading Let’s Focus on Fibre – With Delicious Recipes To Get You Started
This recipe has come to you as part of a great little Friday Focus on my blog - a post to help you 'plant-focus' your diet! I would call myself a 'plant-based ' eater, if I was pushed to label the way I structure my meals, but to me that DOESN'T mean I'm full vegetarian … Continue reading Spicy Turmeric Tofu Scramble
Okay. I've outdone myself. I think I've said that before, but you know what? It's 100% true this time. Well, it was true every other time I said it as well, but this granola literally wins all round. In a burst of recipe inspiration recently, I was having a bit of a bake off with … Continue reading Ciara’s Cashew Date Granola
