APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

I love these oats because I can prepare them in advance and still enjoy my breakfast. They are easy, quick to make, healthy and tasty. You can add different flavours and fruits of your choice. Add some nuts and seeds in the morning for an extra crunch and of course for nutrients.

1/2 cup oats 

1/2 cup low-fat fat milk

2 tbsp low-fat yoghurt

1 granny smith apple diced

1 maple syrup

1 tsp brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped (optional)

Cooking Instructions

Add the apple and maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar in a saucepan with 50ml of water and cook on low heat for a few minutes.

In a bowl, mix the oats, milk and yoghurt. Add a pinch of salt.

When the apples are golden brown and the sauce is a little thick, set aside and leave to cool for a few minutes.

Then layer half of the apple and walnuts into a jar, then add the oats. Add the remaining apples.

place in the refrigerator and leave overnight. Add some walnuts on top and enjoy in the morning.

Quinoa and butternut bowl

Quinoa is one of my favourite grains to eat. It’s easy to cook, gluten-free, high in proteins and has tones of antioxidants. I love making this quinoa bowl with leftover veggies and I usually have it with a protein like chicken, salmon or even poached eggs.

What you will need:

1 cup of cooked quinoa

 I love to mix the white and black quinoa

 Use the quinoa packet instructions to cook your quinoa.

100g button mushrooms, sliced.

1/4 cup spring onion, chopped.

1 Tbsp lime juice

2 tsp chilli garlic sauce* (optional)

1/3 cup diced capsicum.

1 cup baby spinach

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 Tbsp sesame oil

2 cloves of garlic, crushed.

1/4 tsp chilli flakes

1/4 paprika powder

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 tbsp soy sauce

1tsp sugar

1/4 water

1/2 cup butternut, steamed.

Method

Heat the oil in a wok or a frying pan and cook the garlic over medium-high heat for about a couple of minutes.

Add the mushrooms and capsicum, then add all the spices and green onion and cook for 1 minute

Add the soy sauce, garlic sauce , sugar and water and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce starts to come together and reduces a bit,

Add the spinach, quinoa and butternut and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. taste and season well with salt and pepper.