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Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

Lemon Poppy Seed ShortbreadShortbread has to be my all-time favourite biscuit. I always remember getting a pack of biscuits and consuming nearly every last crumb in one sitting. Even the big family packs; I just had to try one of each pattern, maybe twice before I was satisfied. And of course, it wasn’t right unless it was accompanied by a cup of steaming hot, frothy milk with a dollop of brown sugar to sweeten it up.

This was the perfect way to warm me up when I came in from the chill of winter, and always made me feel comfy and cosy. Because I ate so much shortbread, I became quite the expert on what makes the perfect biscuit. So many were too crumbly, or too bland, and honestly just not very nice. It should be light, buttery, and have an extra special crunch.

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Spiced Apple Cake

Spiced Apple CakeI love autumn flavours. The food has a touch of spice which really warms you up and makes you feel all cosy. I’ll miss all the vibrant tastes of the fresh fruit from summer, but with a new season, comes new food. And one of my favourites are in their prime this time of year – The mighty apple!

There are so many different varieties of apples, and it amazes me how the same fruit can taste so widely different. There are sweet versions, sour versions and they’re all perfect for different things. Specific apples are used for eating, making applesauce, smoothies, but most importantly… cake!!

I love a slice of freshly baked, spiced apple cake. It’s moist, yet perfectly flavoured, and has just the right amount of mixed spice to really bring out the flavour.

 

 

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Banana Pear Chia Porridge

Banana Pear Chia Porridge

Soft chunks of gooey, caramelised banana and pear stirred through creamy oats with a sprinkle of chia seeds. It’s warming, delicious and one of my favourite ways to eat porridge. I love it on cold winter mornings and lazy weekends, I could easily have this for breakfast every single day!

I use my basic porridge recipe as the base for this dish, add banana and pear slices, a sprinkle of coconut sugar and a good helping of chia seeds. It’s worth mentioning, the chia seeds are completely optional, the taste and texture of the porridge are exactly the same without them.

It’s the same with the sugar. I chose coconut sugar because I love the way it caramelises as it warms up, giving the oats this deliciously rich, sweet flavour. But I know that not everyone has coconut sugar in their pantry and a great alternative is light brown sugar. Although, if you do use light brown sugar it is worth mentioning that it is a little sweeter so you’ll need to use around a teaspoon less than the recipe asks for.

This recipe is also a great way to use any overripe fruit you have lying around. The porridge cooks a lot quicker if you use spotty / mushy bananas or slightly squishy pears, compared to using fresh fruit. Making this recipe perfect if your trying to prevent any unnecessary food waste.

The most important thing I can say about this recipe is to make sure that you have good quality rolled porridge oats. They’re the base of this dish and really do make or break this porridge! If the oats are too big, then they just won’t cook and you’ll be left chewing hard gritty lumps. On the other hand, if they are too fine the end result will resemble a bowl of sludge. They really are that important!

If I’m in a rush, I will without a doubt make my porridge in the microwave. But for best results, try and cook the porridge on the hob. I find the oats go much softer and the overall taste is creamier.

Sprinkle a bit of coconut sugar on top and enjoy my favourite sweet and caramelly porridge.

Rosie x

 

Banana Pear Chia Porridge

Makes Two Bowls

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Oats
  • ½ – 1 Pear
  • 2 ½ Cups Coconut Milk (Although any milk can be used)
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Cup Water
  • Sprinkle of Coconut Sugar (Plus more for topping)
  • 1 Teaspoon Chia Seeds

Instructions:

  • Add ALL the ingredients to the saucepan at once.
  • Place on a medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiled, turn the heat the heat down and simmer for the oats for roughly 8 mins – Stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  • Once the porridge has thickened up, take off the heat and allow it to stand for 1 minute.
  • Serve up the oats, adding a little extra milk if required.
  • Sprinkle a little bit more coconut sugar on top, and allow it to melt into your oats and caramelise slightly.
  • Add any additional toppings of your choice – Some extra banana/pear or berries add a nice flavour.
  • Sit back and enjoy!
Banana Pear Chia Porridge
Everything you need to make Banana Pear Chia Porridge
Banana Pear Chia Porridge
Firstly, add the oats to pan along with your liquid (Milk and Water)
Banana Pear Chia Porridge
Next add the Chia Seeds and Coconut Sugar to the oat mixture
Banana Pear Chia Porridge
Now STIR, STIR STIR!! Little helper optional 😀 When ingredients are roughly mixed in, put the oats on the hob and cook as per instructions
Banana Pear Chia Porridge
And there you have it… Delicious oats to enjoy for breakfast. I would definitely recommend a sprinkle of coconut sugar on top. Now just sit back and enjoy your oats!

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Super Simple Muesli

Super Simple MuesliI know a lot of people hate mornings, and the thought of getting up early and having a big ol’ breakfast is their worst nightmare. But not me, I am definitely a breakfast lover. What’s not to love? Bowls of nice cream, smoothie bowls, chia pudding, pancake stacks, the possibilities are endless, and all are seriously delicious! It’s such an important meal; It wakes up your body, gives you energy for the day and kick starts your metabolism. You should honestly NEVER skip breakfast.

But on the weekdays I hardly have time for extravagant meals… I barely get out the door when I need to. The mornings just seem to go so fast and there’s always 1,000 other things to do.

That’s why I need a quick go-to breakfast that I can have when I’m in a rush. And honestly, I’m not a massive cereal lover. Most of the time they just fill you up for about an hour, then you find that you’re starving again and just end up snacking all morning. And most are so full of rubbish that they’re about as good for you as eating a packet of biscuits. Of course not all cereal is like this, but a lot of them are.

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Yummy Bread (Fruit Tea Loaf)

Yummy Bread Recipe - Cupful of Sprinkles

Tea and cake is the perfect combination. I mean, what’s better than a good piece cake with a nice, hot cup of tea? Very British, I know! So it just makes sense to put them together and make a cake with tea as a main ingredient, right?

I know it sounds a bit strange, and at first I had my doubts too. But, I’m so glad that I tried it out, and this has fast become one of my favourite things to make, and eat! 

It’s so diverse and can be eaten at any time of the day, without having to feel guilty, because guess what? It’s healthy!! Oh yeah, refined sugar free and full of nothing but the good stuff.

Perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast, as a snack or even as a pudding (seriously, it’s that good). The best solution for that sweet tooth craving, without diving for the chocolate bar or biscuits. All the taste benefits of a cake, and it’s even good for you. Can it get much better?

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