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QUINOA PORRIDGE: This tiny seed is packed full of protein so a great start to the day.
Ingredients
- • 100g quinoa (uncooked)
- • 500ml water
- • 300ml coconut milk (or any milk)
- • Choose a fruit to sweeten, for example grated apple; a handful of raisins; banana, blueberries or honey.
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa and add it to a pan with 500ml of cold water.
Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the grains begin to 'split'. Drain any excess water using a sieve.
Over a low-medium heat, mix the quinoa and coconut milk before adding a natural sweetener. Honey might appeal most to children. Once the milk is absorbed, serve the porridge topped with extra fruit, nuts or seeds and add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg if you like spices!
WORK-DAY OMELETTE: Pre-make this omelette at the start of the week and keep slices in the fridge for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- • 6 eggs, whisked and seasoned with salt and pepper
- • 60 grams of chopped meat (mince, good quality ham or chorizo)
- • Spring onions, red pepper, courgette, mushrooms or any veg of your choice, all diced to about 5mm pieces
Instructions
Ensure you have enough veg to fill a large, non-stick omelette pan to about 2cm deep. Stir fry all the veg using coconut or olive oil until just soft. Pour over the beaten eggs and allow to cook from below, then place the pan under a pre-heated grill and cook the top. Slice into segments and use within 4 days.
PALEO MUESLI: This substitute for muesli tastes so much better.
Ingredients
- • One large apple, grated
- • Four soft dates, chopped
- • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- • 10 almonds (or similar), chopped
Instructions
This grain-free muesli includes coconut, apple, dates, almonds and is a Paleo staple. Mix all the ingredients together, add a sprinkle of cinnamon and serve with natural yoghurt or – if you are avoiding dairy – use coconut cream or coconut milk, nut milk or rice milk instead. If you are allergic to nuts, use sunflower or other pumpkin seeds.
Living Naturally is in Tynemouth in the north of England
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