Good morning Everyone!
I thought I would share with you my yummy breakfast this morning!
Simple, wholesome and utterly delicious......
Yoghurt, grape nuts, linseeds, cacao nibs and an array of fruits with my all time favourite fruit Persimmon....
Persimmons are not the most easily found fruit in the UK, but if you do ever see it at the green grocers or supermarkets, I cannot recommend it more! They go fab in fruit salads, on top of banana pancakes, or simply just to have a good munch on their own! It looks most like a large orange tomato; it has a firm texture and a sweet flavour, which I sometimes think is a bit like honey!
Greek yoghurt is surprisingly high in protein, helping to keep you fuller for longer compared to normal yoghurts. If you like a creamy flavour, by all means go for the 'full-fat' option; this too will help to keep you fuller as it takes the body longer to break down the fats within the body. Greek yoghurt tends to be quite thick which is one of the reasons it is so satisfying!
Despite what you may think, Greek yoghurt contains more of those 'good bacteria' that we get told to eat by those 'Activia' adverts on the tele, than regular yoghurt. Greek yoghurt is said to contain up to six strands of these probiotics with regular yoghurt only containing about two; and these probiotics really do help if consumed in the right quantities!! In your digestive tract, your body contains over 200 types of bacteria; the consumption of these probiotics helps your body to keep a healthy balance of this bacteria consequently improving your immunity, aiding in the body's digestion, as well as notably reducing the likelihood of yeast infections in women. So when next in the supermarket staring down at the yoghurt isle for inspiration: look to Greece.
For the crunchy toppings I went for a generous sprinkle of crunchy Grape Nuts, Golden linseeds and Cacao nibs. Grape nuts have grown in popularity in the UK and can be found in most well-stocked supermarkets! They are super crunchy giving any bowl of cereal or yoghurt a bit of texture, not to mention a bit of fibre! They are a slow-release carbohydrate, again being a great option to add to your breakfast routine to keep you going 'til lunch. Golden linseeds are too a great source of fibre as well as those all-important Omega-3's and essential fatty acids to keep our bodys functioning to their optimum. I finished it all off by scattering some Cacao nibs on top. These are almost like little dark chocolate chips, giving your bowl a hint of chocolate flavour; What's more, they are packed full of antioxidants and flavonoids to help keep your insides healthy!
Yoghurt, grape nuts, linseeds, cacao nibs and an array of fruits with my all time favourite fruit Persimmon....
Persimmons are not the most easily found fruit in the UK, but if you do ever see it at the green grocers or supermarkets, I cannot recommend it more! They go fab in fruit salads, on top of banana pancakes, or simply just to have a good munch on their own! It looks most like a large orange tomato; it has a firm texture and a sweet flavour, which I sometimes think is a bit like honey!
Greek yoghurt is surprisingly high in protein, helping to keep you fuller for longer compared to normal yoghurts. If you like a creamy flavour, by all means go for the 'full-fat' option; this too will help to keep you fuller as it takes the body longer to break down the fats within the body. Greek yoghurt tends to be quite thick which is one of the reasons it is so satisfying!
Despite what you may think, Greek yoghurt contains more of those 'good bacteria' that we get told to eat by those 'Activia' adverts on the tele, than regular yoghurt. Greek yoghurt is said to contain up to six strands of these probiotics with regular yoghurt only containing about two; and these probiotics really do help if consumed in the right quantities!! In your digestive tract, your body contains over 200 types of bacteria; the consumption of these probiotics helps your body to keep a healthy balance of this bacteria consequently improving your immunity, aiding in the body's digestion, as well as notably reducing the likelihood of yeast infections in women. So when next in the supermarket staring down at the yoghurt isle for inspiration: look to Greece.
For the crunchy toppings I went for a generous sprinkle of crunchy Grape Nuts, Golden linseeds and Cacao nibs. Grape nuts have grown in popularity in the UK and can be found in most well-stocked supermarkets! They are super crunchy giving any bowl of cereal or yoghurt a bit of texture, not to mention a bit of fibre! They are a slow-release carbohydrate, again being a great option to add to your breakfast routine to keep you going 'til lunch. Golden linseeds are too a great source of fibre as well as those all-important Omega-3's and essential fatty acids to keep our bodys functioning to their optimum. I finished it all off by scattering some Cacao nibs on top. These are almost like little dark chocolate chips, giving your bowl a hint of chocolate flavour; What's more, they are packed full of antioxidants and flavonoids to help keep your insides healthy!
Ingredients:
1/2 pear
handful of raspberries
1/2 persimmon
handful of blueberries
Greek yoghurt
Grape nuts cereal
Golden Linseeds
Cacao nibs
Directions:
Put a few large tablespoons of greek yoghurt in a small bowl.
Chop your pear and persimmon up into small cubes.
Sprinkle on top of the yoghurt with your blueberries and raspberries.
Pour over some Grape nuts, golden linseeds and cacao nibs and serve!
Enjoy!!
Directions:
Put a few large tablespoons of greek yoghurt in a small bowl.
Chop your pear and persimmon up into small cubes.
Sprinkle on top of the yoghurt with your blueberries and raspberries.
Pour over some Grape nuts, golden linseeds and cacao nibs and serve!
Enjoy!!
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