Category Archives: Breakfast

Chocolate avocado smoothie

This smoothie feels like such a treat yet it’s so good for you! I tend to make this in my luteal phase and I need a boost of happy hormones and comfort. And if you use over 70% dark chocolate, it’s food for you, right? This drink has energy and potassium from the banana, healthy fat from the avocado, protein from greek yoghurt and sweetness from maple syrup. Let’s also not forget the power house that is oats! Make this smoothie; you shall not regret it.

Avo-banana vanilla smoothie

I love a smoothie to start my day, and what I love most is that there’s a smoothie for every mood. This creamy banana smoothie is the perfect mellow mix to satisfy your smoothie craving when you’re not in the mood to go down the berry or citrus road. It’s also packed with healthy ingredientsContinue reading “Avo-banana vanilla smoothie”

Crepe pancakes

You’re either Team Crepe or Team American Pancake. Or both. I love both for different reasons, but a crepe-style pancake will always have the edge for me because these are the types of pancakes us Brits eat on Shrove Tuesday. Ingredients 125g plain flour 1tbs caster sugar Pinch of salt 2 eggs 270ml milk ofContinue reading “Crepe pancakes”

Strawberry jam

Making jam is so easy. Yet very easy to mess up; trust me, I’ve made many a batch of overcooked candied jam. This recipe gives you a jam that’s just right with a clever little hack. What’s the hack? To make jam set, you need pectin, which is sometimes naturally available in some fruits. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Strawberry jam”

Scotch pancakes

These are basically American pancakes but a smaller version. In the UK, we also call these drop scones or Scotch pancakes. You can put whatever you want on top; my preference is maple syrup and some berries. Notes *This recipe involves making a faux buttermilk, so don’t worry if the milk looks lumpy when youContinue reading “Scotch pancakes”