Category Archives: Breakfast

Blueberry Muffins with Streusel topping

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I like to make huge muffins because I mostly eat them for breakfast. Standard sized muffins sort of leave me hanging, craving for more. But you could easily use a smaller sized muffin tin and bake them about 5-7 minutes less.

First make the topping. Preheat the oven to 350° F

Topping;

  • 1/2 C. Spelt flour
  • 1/4 C. stevia/xylitol sugar substitute
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • pinch of salt.
  • 1/4 C. coconut oil, melted but cooled down

Add the first 4 ingredients to a bowl, mix. Add the oil and mix again until you have large crumbs, set aside.

Dry ingredients;

  • 1 1/2 C. Spelt flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Wet ingredients;

  • 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp. coconut oil, melted and cooled down
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 C. plain yoghurt of your choice, I used soy
  • 1/2 C. milk regular or soy
  • 1/2 C. Agave syrup
  • 1 C. Blueberries, I use frozen.

Method;

Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another bowl.

Add the two together, stirring a little as possible until just mixed. Do not over beat or they will end up tough. Before adding the blueberries, toss them with a little flour so they don’t sink to the bottom as easily. The reason I use frozen blueberries is because they keep their perfect round shape whilst baking.

Now scoop the batter into your muffin tins that have been lined with baking paper. Top each one with the streusel topping.  And bake in the oven for about 25 min. Test towards the end with a wooden skewer for doneness.

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Looking for more great recipes to try?  Be sure to check out these Raspberry & Almond Breakfast Loaf

Blueberry – Pomegranate Bowl

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Bottom layer:

1 C. frozen blueberries

1/4 C. Pomegranate

1 C. spinach

1 frozen Banana

1 scoop protein powder

1 tsp. Acaï powder

1 tsp. stevia powder

Top Layer:

1/2 C. Yoghurt, regular or soy

1/4 C. coconut cream

1/2 tsp. stevia

Decorations:

Bee Pollen

Pomegranate seeds

Cocoa nibs

Coconut shreds

Passion fruit

Method;

For the bottom layer blend all the ingredients together. Pour into a bowl.

For the top layer, also mix all the ingredients and blend. Pour in a nice pattern on top of the blueberry layer.

Decorate with the toppings and eat straight away.

Black Forest overnight Oats

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it’s like having dessert for breakfast…

This is a breakfast for when you feel like indulging, very chocolatey and creamy with a bit of tanginess from the Cherries. Basically it’s dessert for breakfast. For a quick version use yoghurt instead of oats.

Ingredients for the Oats:

  • 3/4 C. milk of choice
  • 1/4 C. Oats
  • 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp.  Maple syrup, Honey or Agave

Put all the ingredients in a Mason Jar or glass and stir to combine, leave overnight in the fridge.

The next morning, blend the Oats until you have a smooth oat cream.

You can warm it up slowly in a heavy bottomed pan or in the microwave, or leave it cold. Both is delicious.

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For the Cherry sauce;

  • 1/2 C. Cherries, pitted and cut in half
  • 1/4 tsp. Arrowroot
  • 1 tsp. Maple syrup, Honey or Agave
  • 1 tbsp. Water

Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan and cook until thickened, for just a few minutes. Add a little more water if necessary to get the right consistency.

For the Chocolate Shavings:

1 4 oz. Dark Chocolate bar 70%

Take one whole Chocolate bar, unwrap and put it on a piece of baking paper. Microwave on high for 40 to 50 seconds.

Shave curls slowly using a cheese slicer. Hold the chocolate steady with one hand and with the other shave, slowly. Put the chocolate curls on another piece of baking paper. You don’t have to use all the chocolate, just as much as you are going to be using.

To assemble:

Take a pretty glass and start with a layer of Oats, then spoon over half the Cherry sauce. Sprinkle with Chocolate shavings. Repeat. Finish with the Chocolate shavings. When you use warm Oats, the chocolate will slowly melt thru the Oats and cherries.

Enjoy!

Myra XO

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Spelt Bagels

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I love using Spelt in baking, but it can be a bit tricky to get the water amount right, since it doesn’t absorb like wheat flour. So if the dough seems a bit sticky, don’t worry, that’s how it is supposed to be. Don’t be tempted to add more flour because you might end up with a very solid loaf or in this case bagel.

So let’s get crackin’

Makes 10 Bagels

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole grain spelt flour
  • 3 cups white spelt flour
  • 2 tsp dried yeast
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 C. + 2 tbsp. lukewarm water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. Coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp potato starch/flour
  • 1 tbsp rice or date syrup, or coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • Garnish to sprinkle on top. See comment below.

Method;

To make the dough combine the first 6 ingredients, and mix a little bit, then sprinkle in the salt and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and form into small balls.

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Form the bagels by pressing your thumb in the middle and create a hole.

Place the bagels on a baking tray covered with baking paper and cover with cling film. Allow them to rise for one hour at a warm room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 425° F / 220° C.

Mix the potato starch into a cup of cold water, then add to  a large pot of water and add the remaining 1 tbsp.  of syrup (or sugar) and salt . Bring to a rolling boil and then lower the heat so the water is just simmering. Drop the bagels, two or three at a time into the water.

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After about one minute, turn them over and cook for another minute. Take them out using a slotted spoon and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Sprinkle with the topping of your choice*. Place the tray of bagels in the oven, lower the temperature to 400° F / 210° C degrees Celsius and bake for 25 minutes, until they start to brown. Take the out of the oven and let them cool on a rack. They freeze very well.

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  • Toppings can be anything like Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Poppy seeds and the typical “Everything” Bagel, for which I have written the ingredients below.

Everything seasoning;

Makes about half a cup. 

  • 2 tbsp. Poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp.Sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp. dried onion powder
  • 2 tsp. dried garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano (optional)
  • 1 tsp. coarse sea salt
Enjoy!
Myra XO