EVERY DAY SUPERFOODS
Power up every meal with these simple, tasty dishes guaranteed to boost your health
BRIGHT GREEN BREAKFAST BOWL
Makes 2
1 ripe avocado
2 ripe bananas, peeled
100ml almond milk
Handful of spinach
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp manuka honey
5 basil leaves
5 ice cubes Chia seeds
Optional toppings: Pumpkin or sunflower seeds Almonds, walnuts or pecans Shredded coconut Fresh berries
1 Scoop out the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the bananas, milk, spinach, lime juice, honey and basil.
2 Blitz until smooth, add the ice cubes and purée again until smooth.
3 Divide between 2 bowls and top with the chia seeds and your favourite extras.
Chia seeds are a rich source of omega oils and a great alternative to fish oil for vegans. They can help reduce inflammation and high cholesterol levels
HERO MEALS
BUCKWHEAT, BANANA AND BRAZIL NUT VITAMIN BREAD
Makes 10 slices
150g buckwheat groats
1 tbsp melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
2 large ripe bananas
100g pitted dates, chopped
50g Brazil nuts
50g raisins
100g gluten-free rolled oats
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of salt
30g sunflower seeds
30g pumpkin seeds
1 Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas mark 3. Grease a sheet of baking paper with coconut oil and use it to line a 450g loaf tin.
2 Put the buckwheat groats in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them. Add the coconut oil and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on low for a further 18-20 mins. Drain and set aside to cool.