For this month’s issue, it took me a little longer to decide what kind of recipe I wanted to share with you. I really thought about what most of my clients struggle with and what kind of dishes they always ask me for inspiration. The answer to that question was breakfast. Most of my clients indeed struggle with healthy breakfast ideas that aren’t the usual choice of eggs, toast or oats. So here are three of my favourite breakfast dishes that are not wheat or egg based and rather carb loaded. All of these dishes are high in protein and complex carbohydrates which will keep you satisfied for longer.
I would love to know what recipes you would like to see more of, or what kind of foods you would like to get some inspiration for. I would love to hear from you, so email me at stephanie@naturalnutritiondubai.com.
Protein pancakes
Ingredients
1 banana
3 tbsp almond meal
2 eggs
1 vanilla pod
pinch salt
Directions
In a large bowl, mash the banana and then add all the other ingredients. Heat a frying pan to a medium-high temperature and melt 1tsp of coconut oil. Fry off a few tbsp of the pancake mix, cook for a minute or two on one side until the pancakes start to bubble then flip over and cook on the other side.
Serve with fresh fruit, nut butter, coconut cream or whatever your favourite healthy topping is.
Chia Pudding
Ingredients
3 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup almond milk, coconut milk or rice milk
1 tbsp sliced almonds
Directions
In a bowl, mix chia seeds, almonds and your choice of milk. Fill mixture into mason jar (perfect if you are planning on taking breakfast with you to the office). Allow chia seeds to soak for 5-10 minutes or leave them to soak overnight. Add mixture into serving bowl, and top with your favourite fruits, nuts, yoghurt or whatever you like.
Quinoa Chia Porridge
Ingredients
100g of quinoa
500ml of coconut milk (almond milk, rice milk)
1 vanilla pod
1 apple
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 tbsp of honey
100g of raspberries
2 tbsp of chia seeds
Directions
Cut the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the vanilla and grate the apple. Rinse the quinoa and transfer to a pot. Pour in 350ml of coconut milk, apple and honey. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Take the lid off your pot and add in the rest of the milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Cook for another 4 minutes then take it off the heat, throw in the chia seeds and stir well. Taste and see if you need more honey. Transfer to a bowl and top with berries.
Stephanie is a Holistic Nutrition and Metabolic Balance Coach. Visit www.naturalnutritiondubai.com. Follow her on Instagram @Stephanie.Pech.