Makes 12 cookies

Ingredients: 

• One tablespoon of cacao powder
• 1 ¼ cup of oats
• ⅔ cup of peanut butter 
• 2 tablespoons of milk (I used almond milk)
• 1 egg
• Teaspoon of salt 
• 3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
• Teaspoon of vanilla essence 
• ½ cup of raisins or dark chocolate chips 

Hey there! I know, I haven't been particularly frequent with my blog posts, but I guess that I've just been in the kind of mood where you just want to sit and do nothing. But don't worry, I've jotted down all blog ideas that have come to mind!

Here is my simple recipe for an easy homemade granola breakfast (although I've found myself eating this as a snack as well) that can be made beforehand. It's delicious, filling and is much healthier than all those processed cereals found in the supermarkets.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of rolled oats
• Teaspoon of vanilla essence 
• ¼ cup of raisins 
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil/coconut oil 
• ½ cup of honey 
• Teaspoon of salt 
• ¼ cup of crushed almonds 

• Any vegetables of your choice. 
• Olive oil 
• Soy Sauce or salt
• Egg
• Pita pocket (I used wholemeal)

04. Add soy sauce or salt in to taste.

- Hand full of almonds
- 1 cup of oats
- 1 cup of wholemeal flour
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable, coconut)
- ½ a cup of honey, agave or maypole syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- ½ a cup of raisins

01. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit and move the rack to the middle shelf.

02. Blend the almonds and oats up in a blender until is becomes a flour like consistency. You can do this separately or together.

03. Mix dry ingredients together.

04. Mash bananas up in a separate bowl. Then add other wet ingredients and mix together. You may blend it instead if you wish.

05. Mix both the wet and dry ingredients together. The consistency should be quite thick. Then throw in the raisins and mix together.

06. Aline your baking tin with parchment paper or smear with butter.

07. Place the mixture into the dish and place the dish into the oven for 45-60 minutes.

08. After 45 minutes check on the bread, by sticking a skewer or knife into it. If the skewer comes out with no reside then it is ready. If not, leave it in for longer and check on it every 5-10 minutes.

09. Let it cool than eat and enjoy (although I like the taste of it when its warm).

After waking up in the morning, nothing feels more satisfying than a delicious bowl of creamy porridge.

Oatmeal is by far one of my all time favourite breakfasts
because there are just so many ways of altering the recipe, depending on what you're feeling. Oatmeal provides strength and energy to kickstart your day ahead both mentally and physically.

Breakfast is no doubt the most important meal of the day making it essential to consume a healthy and delicious meal, creating a positive start to the day.

Benefits of Oats: 

• Contains high levels of fibre and protein whilst being low in fat. 
• Lower risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, certain cancers and various  more health issues. 
• Leaves you feeling full for a longer time. 
• Low in calories. 
• Assist in controlling weight
• Consists of various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 
• Beneficial for the skin as it removes redness and itchiness if applied correctly. 

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Serves 1


Ingredients:

• ½ cup of oats 
• ¾ cup of water or milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup 
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 2 tablespoons of sultanas/raisins
• 1 tablespoon of goji berries (optional)
• 1 banana (optional)
• 2 strawberries (optional)