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Breakfast for Champions – 10/10

The last Champion breakkie is here! And this is a morning time saver. Because you’ll have to make it in the evening, leave it in the fridge, then only add your toppings in the morning and either enjoy it straight away – or take it with you to work, to the gym, park, wherever you’re going.

I love chia seeds as they are not only high in omega 3 essential fatty acids, but also great sources of protein. So perfect for blood sugar balancing, easy to make and you can dress them with literally anything – they will be great. My sweet tricks are my usual berries, organic ground cinnamon and vanilla powder. At the moment those two are added to all my breakfasts, my coffees and matcha lattes as well 😉

OvernightCHiaBowlBreakfast for champions 10.

Overnight chia bowl 

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 tbsp of chia seeds
  • 150ml of organic unsweetened almond/hazelnut/coconut milk
  • Sun Warrior vanilla protein powder (optional)
  • handful of almonds/walnuts to dress
  • blueberries to dress
  • cinnamon and vanilla powder to dress

Method:

Add the chia seed and almond milk in your favourite bowl and mix well, until all the little seeds are covered with the milk and it starts to become a little bit jelly like. You can even add a little bit of cinnamon then and cover the bowl and leave in the fridge overnight.

In the morning, add your favourite nuts/seeds/paleo granola/ and berries and enjoy!

It’s that simple. If you forgot to leave it in the fridge but still fancy this for breakfast, stir in the chia seeds well, and leave it while you take a shower. It does get to the right consistency and soaks up all the almond milk in about 15 minutes.

Enjoy – all the 10 recipes!

Happy blending, stirring, cooking! And have a magical weekend!

Edi x

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Breakfast for Champions – 9/10

Let’s start Thursday morning with a healthy kick – another green smoothie for you all. This one is perfect especially if you’re having it after your exercise, in which case I would also recommend you to add a scoop of vegetarian protein powder to it (Pulsin, Sun Warrior, Purple Balance – just to mention a few options).

Keep warm and enjoy the blending 😀ChiaBananaSpinachWalnut

Breakfast for champions 9.

Banana-walnut-spinach-smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 small or half a big organic banana
  • 3 tbsp of chia seeds
  • 150ml of organic unsweetened almond/coconut milk
  • 2 big handfuls of organic baby spinach leaves
  • handful of walnuts
  • 1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
  • blueberries and cinnamon to dress

Method:

Blend the almond milk and spinach first – then add all other ingredients and blend again until smooth. Dress with blueberries (or any of your favourite berries) and sprinkle over some cinnamon.

Hope you’ll enjoy it!

Edi x

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Breakfast for Champions – 8/10

Hope your week is going well – and that you’re enjoying the healthy smoothies and the ‘not so boring’ porridge recipes 😉

Today I’m sharing with you my longing to summer and the strawberry season. You don’t have to spend a fortune on organic fruit though, you can buy them frozen for much cheaper and possibly packed with more vitamins as well as they don’t necessarily have to travel the world to get on your plate. Try online or I know that Planet Organic, As Nature Intended or Whole Foods definitely store them.

Breakfast for champions 8.

Berry Chia Pudding

Ingredients:BerryChiaPud

  • 150ml of unsweetened organic almond milk
  • handful of organic mixed berries (or frozen berries – leave them in the fridge overnight so they won’t be that cold first thing in the morning)
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • optional any booster: maca powder, raw cacao powder
  • handful of walnuts
  • organic toasted coconut flakes
  • organic raspberries (or any other berries to dress)

Method

Put all ingredients (except the coconut flakes and extra raspberries) and blend until smooth. Dress and enjoy! Have an amazing day! Hopefully the sun will shine on you today, but even if it isn’t, this bowl of healthy goodness will defo make you shine brighter 😉

Edi x

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Breakfast for Champions – 6/10

Is it Sunday evening already? Are you planning to start the week with some healthy choices?

Here’s my 6th champion breakfast to help you with just that 😉

Breakfast for champions 6.

Four Grain (Gluten-free) Porridge with Grated Apples 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp of raw organic coconut oil4grainPorridgewithApples
  • 40-50g four grain porridge mix (I chose Amisa gluten-free)
  • 100 ml organic unsweetened almond/coconut/hazelnut milk
  • 50ml water
  • 1 apple grated
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • coconut yoghurt to dress
  • bluberries
  • walnuts

Method:

Cook the four grain mix in some coconut oil for the first few minutes, then add the apples and the nut milk. Cook for a few more minutes and then add the grated apples. Add the water if the porridge soaked up all the nut milk. Cook for a few minutes, until both the grains and apple feel cooked.

When done, serve in a bowl and dress with coconut yoghurt, walnuts (or any nuts) and blueberries. You can add extra cinnamon if you need more sweetness. Enjoy x

Edi

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Breakfast for Champions – 5/10

Something for the weekend?

You’ve done it. You’re amazing. It’s the weekend now and hope you can enjoy some well deserved rest. Maybe you’re planning a sleep in tomorrow and then a yummy breakfast/brunch, maybe you’re wondering how to surprise your loved one or kiddies with a treat. Well here’s the answer, a very easy and healthy pancake recipe. Have a great weekend! Join me for the remaining 5 recipes next week!

Breakfast for champions 5.

Blueberry banana pancakes

Ingredients:Blueberry&BananaPancakes

  • 1 cup of teff flakes (or gluten free oat flakes)
  • 1 cup of almonds (i used a mixture of almonds, walnuts and hazel nuts)
  • 1/4 cup of chia seeds
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 over ripe bananas
  • 1 tsp of raw honey/dark agave nectar for vegan option
  • 2 tsp of ground organic cinnamon

Method:

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Mix oats and nuts first in food processor, once fine, add all other ingredients and mix till smooth.

Pour into mixing bowl and add a cup of blueberries.

Add tsp of coconut oil to a heated pan and fry both sides for a minute or two. Enjoy x

Edi x

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Breakfast for Champions – 3/10

Welcome to the 3rd blog post of my breakkie super stars. Hope you enjoyed the last two posts and you’re ready to try my next recipe.

Breakfast for champions 3.

Mango-Chia-CashewSmoothieMango-Cashew-Chia Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • half a ripe mango/person (try the Indian ones, they are just amazing)
  • handful of cashew nuts
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 150ml almond/coconut milk (I still use Rude Health if you wondered)
  • cinnamon to dress
  • organic blueberries/raspberries to dress

Method: (easiest ever)

Put all ingredients (starting with the mangoes, than almond milk) in your blender and blend until smooth. Once done, serve in your favourite bowl and dress with blueberries and cinnamon. If you need some extra energy and protein and the crunch you can sprinkle a little more cashew nuts on top as well.

Enjoy! x

Edi

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Breakfast for Champions – 2/10

So here we go, another day – especially cold day in London -hopefully my second breakfast recipe will help to motivate you a bit to jump out of bed in the morning (maybe not 😉 )

Breakfast for Champions 2.

Spinach-Pear-Walnut SmoothieSpinachPearWalnutSmoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe organic pear
  • half a pack of organic baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
  • 150ml of either organic almond/hazelnut or coconut milk
  • handful of walnuts
  • organic berries to dress
  • optional –  1 tbsp coconut yoghurt to dress
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Method:

Start with adding the almond milk and the spinach in a blender. Once it gets to a smooth texture, add the pear cut into pieces, 3/4 of the walnuts, the chia seeds and the cinnamon. Blend until smooth again. Pour in your favourite bowl, and dress with the remaining walnuts, the berries and the coconut yoghurt. Enjoy!

As last time as well, any feedback, comments, questions more than welcome – please use below form 🙂

Edi x

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Breakfast for Champions – 1/10

Many of my friends and clients know that my ultimate favourite meal of the day is breakfast. I love creating/trying/experimenting with new recipes every day – to start my day with a delicious, nourishing breakkie. If I had to choose one type of meal that I would eat for the rest of my life, I would definitely vote for breakfast – I just can’t get enough of all the available deliciousness (smoothies, porridges, chia and acai bowls) and the innumerable combinations – that can be so tasty and so healthy for you at the same time. Hope this post will help to make your mornings a bit more exciting as well.

During the next 10 days, I will share 10 of my favourite recipes with you. Please let me know any feedback through the form at the bottom of my blogpost.

Breakfast for Champions 1.

Warm vegan porridge goodness

WarmVeganPorridge

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp of organic raw coconut oil
  • 50g gluten free organic porridge oats
  • 100ml organic almond/coconut milk (my favourite ones are from Rude Health – they don’t have any added sugar or nasties in them)
  • 50ml water
  • 1-2 tsp organic cinnamon
  • half a grated apple
  • handful of walnuts
  • organic mixed berries (I used frozen ones, easier to find during winter)

Method:

Heat the coconut oil in the pan you normally make your porridge, and add the oats and fry it in the coconut oil for a minute, add the cinnamon and fry it together for another minute or so. Add the almond or coconut milk and stir well. Cook for a few minutes and add the grated apples, and to achieve your required consistency add the water slowly and cook it stirring continuously until the oats and apple are cooked. Take it off from the stove and mix in the berries, then serve in your favourite bowl and sprinkle over the walnuts. If you like it, you can add a little more cinnamon on the top.

Enjoy x

Edi

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Guilt free chocolate protein balls and “walnutty” slices

Oh the post holiday blues!  😉

This blog post will hopefully help with it. I chose 2 really yummy desserts/snacks to help you through the first few days back at work and/or gym – running – yoga…. you name it!

Both are super easy, no baking required – just awesome, delicious and healthy ingredients!

Vegan chocolate protein truffles:

Ingredients:truffles

  • 2.5 ripe bananas
  • 150g almonds
  • 150g shredded coconut
  • 50g dried blueberries
  • 50g dried cherries
  • 20g organic cacao powder
  • some extra cacao for the coating of the ready truffles

Method:

Place the almonds and dried fruit in a food processor and process until well chopped.

Use a fork to mash the bananas, first add the cacao powder, then the coconut and the chopped fruit with the almonds. Once you mixed them all, shape medium sized truffle balls and cover them in the extra cacao. Keep them in the fridge! Enjoy x

 
Walnutty slices

walnut--dry-fruitIngredients

  • 250g prunes
  • 100g dates
  • 150g activated walnuts (to ‘activate’ them – soak them for a couple of hours in filtered water and let them dry)
  • pinch of organic vanilla powder
  • 150g walnut pieces

 

cacao_powderRaw chocolate ingredients:

  • 50g raw cacao butter
  • 15g raw cacao powder
  • 15g agave syrup

Method

Melt the cacao butter and mix in the cacao powder and agave syrup over steam to create the raw chocolate.

Use a food processor or blender to chop the prunes, dates and activated walnuts. Mix in the raw chocolate and walnut pieces. Create 2 bars and place them in the freezer for half an hour. After this it will be easy to slice them. You can keep it in the fridge, although you might not have a chance to put anything in the fridge as it’s just too yum 😉

Hope you’ll enjoy them either pre or post exercise as your healthy afternoon pick me up or even breakkie.

Edi x

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