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13. Banana Strawberry Brekkie Mug

By Wendy Hodge

Ingredients

• 1 banana, mashed
• 3 chopped strawberries
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup oats
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• good shake cinnamon

Toppings

• 1 large dollop almond butter
• 1-2 dessert spoons Greek yoghurt

Directions

1. In a large mug, mash the banana, add the egg and whisk well with a fork.
2. Add the oats, chopped strawberries, vanilla & cinnamon and mix together.
3. Cook in the microwave on full power for 2 minutes. If it’s still a bit gooey in the middle, cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Remove from the microwave when cooked, make a small well in the centre and add the almond butter.
5. You can eat straight from the mug, or transfer to a bowl and top with some Greek yoghurt as well.

14. No Bake Chocolate Energy Bars

By Wendy Hodge

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups almond meal
• ½ cup flax seed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 3 tbsp of natural peanut butter
• 16 medjool dates, pitted
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp Goji berries
• 2 tbsp boiling water

Directions

1. Line a slice tin with baking paper.
2. Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor, except the boiling water, until well combined and the mixture forms crumbs. Make sure the dates and oats are finely processed.
3. Slowly add the boiling water until the mixture clumps together; you may need a little bit more than the 2 tablespoons, I find I do if my measuring isn’t spot on!
4. Pour the mixture into the slice tin and press it down firmly and evenly.
5. Allow it to set in the freezer for an hour or two before cutting into bars.

15. Fruity Smoothie

By Ashlee Van Buskirk

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed
• 2 bananas
• 3 dark sweet cherries (frozen)
• 1 cup of frozen fruit (strawberries, mangoes, it’s up to you!)
• 1/2 cup of pineapple
• 1 1/2 cups of juice (any kind)
• (Optional) 1 teaspoon of honey or applesauce

Directions

Blend all of the ingredients until well-mixed. Pour and enjoy!

Disclaimer
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