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Breakfast RECIPES

Spiced apple pie oatmeal

By Bo’s Kitchen (boskitchen.com)

Serves 2 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 10 mins |

Calories 607 (per serving)

FOR THE OATMEAL

150g (5¼oz) oats (or gluten-free oats)

350ml (12floz) almond milk

350ml (12floz) water

3 tbsp chia seeds

3 star anise

½ tsp ground ginger

2 tsp ground cinnamon

115ml (4floz) apple sauce (or grated apple)

FOR THE TOPPINGS

1 apple, finely chopped

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp water

60g (2oz) granola

60ml (2floz) maple syrup

1 Add all the oatmeal ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, until thick. If you are preparing the night before, add the ingredients to a large jar or bowl and set aside in the fridge. Cook in the morning, or enjoy cold.

2 To prepare the sautéed apples, add the apples, cinnamon and water to a small frying pan. Heat over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring gently.

3 Remove the star anise and add the oatmeal to a blender and process for 1 minute until smooth. Top with granola, sautéed apples and maple syrup.

Golden coconut pancakes

By Bo’s Kitchen (boskitchen.com)

Makes 10-12 pancakes | Prep 20 mins | Cook 10 mins |

Calories 216 (per pancake)

FOR THE PANCAKES

75g (2¾oz) chickpea flour

2 tsp baking powder

40g (1½oz) coconut sugar

25g (1oz) coconut flakes

350ml (12floz) coconut milk

1 ripe banana, mashed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp turmeric

3 tbsp coconut oil, melted

FOR THE TOPPINGS

½ a pineapple, grilled

100g (3½oz) tropical fruit – I used passion fruit, physalis and blueberries