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Pink Berry Smoothie Bowl

Pink berry Smoothie BowlFrozen fruit is one of them things that I think you should always have to hand. I always make sure that I have big stacks in my freezer, ready to make a scrumptious smoothie, or to use in a fruit compote. For me, frozen bananas are a must; they make delicious nice cream when blended on their own, and are the perfect base for creamy smoothies and smoothie bowls. Simply peel, chop and place them in the freezer, ready for a smoothie kind of day.

I only discovered smoothie bowls about a year ago, and it took me a while to perfect them. My biggest mistake: making them too runny. Smoothie bowls should be nice and thick, so that your toppings can sit on top. You should be able to spoon it out with ease, rather than it dribbling everywhere.

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Sweet Potato Cakes

Sweet Potato CakesSweet potatoes are one of my favourite vegetables. They’re sweet, wholesome and taste completely delicious. I have them roasted pretty much every week, (it’s super quick and easy, you can find the recipe here) and always make sure that I have some sweet potato mash in the fridge, ready to liven up a salad. But I’ve been looking to do something different with them. I love them; but when you have a dollop of mash, or a few roasted fries every day, it can get a bit boring. That’s when I got the idea to make these sweet potato cakes.

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Apple and Pear Granola Topped Crumble

Apple & Pear Crumble Recipe

This has to be my favourite version of apple crumble ; the lightly spiced sweet and juicy apple compote compliments the crunchy granola topping perfectly. It is absolutely delicious and, best of all, this recipe really couldn’t be simpler!

Strangely enough, this pudding is inspired by one of my most eaten breakfast dishes. Homemade granola, warm fruit compote and a big blob of yogurt piled high on the side… it’s making my mouth water just thinking about it! It may sound a little odd, but I could not decide what to have for pudding one day – all I wanted was this breakfast. Then, it hit me, if you put it all together this dish has all the makings of a fruit crumble… genius!

Easy Peasy

I mentioned before that this recipe was simple, and I meant it! First, you start by making a fresh batch of lightly spiced compote (just place your fruit and spices in a pan with a little liquid and simmer until soft). Next, add the mixture to the bottom of an oven proof dish. Now, mix all your granola ingredients together in a mixing bowl and place on top of the compote making a nice even layer. Then finally, place in the oven until golden brown and crispy. Perfection! For a successful crumble, there is one tip I can give you: Be careful that your ovenproof dish is not too big – you want to make sure that you have a nice thick layer of granola on top of the crumble.

Once cooled store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve it lightly warmed up with a big blob of thick yogurt on the side, or even a good helping of ice cream 😊

As an added bonus, you can even eat this pudding for breakfast. It is just granola and fruit after all. My healthy take on the traditional apple crumble; warming, lightly spiced, crunchy and delicious!

Rosie x

 

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 Apple and Pear Crumble
Crunchy granola crumb, lightly spiced apple-pear compote. This healthy crumble has fast become a firm favourite in my house. I love this with some coconut yogurt, chia pudding and fresh fruit, but feel free to add some ice cream or custard on the side...
Course Baking, Breakfast, Puddings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
Servings
Small Bowls
Ingredients
Fruit Compote
Crumble Topping
Course Baking, Breakfast, Puddings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
Servings
Small Bowls
Ingredients
Fruit Compote
Crumble Topping
Instructions
Fruit Compote
  1. Place the diced fruit in a saucepan and add enough apple juice to cover the bottom of the pan. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar to taste.
  2. Simmer the mixture, taking care not to boil, on a medium heat for around 10 minutes, or until the fruit has softened.
Crumble Topping
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 170* Fan / 190* C / 375* F / Gas Mark 5
  2. Pulse the Sunflower Seeds in a blender for a few seconds, until lightly blitzed.
  3. Next, mix the blitzed seeds with the rest of the topping ingredients until fully combined.
Layering the Crumble
  1. Spoon all of the fruit compote into a small, ovenproof dish.
  2. Next, spoon all of the crumble topping on top of the fruit. You should have two layers, as shown.
    Apple & Pear Crumble
  3. Sprinkle the topping with a light layer of coconut sugar and place in the centre of your pre-heated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Once cooked, leave to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!
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Cooking with Kids… Fruit Kebabs

Fruit Kebabs - Cooking with Kids

Fruit kebabs are one of those ridiculously simple concepts that are absolutely amazing. Cutting up bite sized chunks of fruit and placing them on a stick makes a deliciously easy pudding or snack. I originally made these with my nephew. With the whole aim being to make a tasty healthy pudding which he really enjoyed making. We make cake all the time and it was nice to try something a little different.

Absolutely any fruit can be used for these as long as it’s cut up into small chunks. But it is easier to use softer fruit (think berries, banana or melon). As something like apples could be quite tricky for little hands to piece onto the stick.

For this I used standard long kebab sticks; but if these are too long then you can just cut them in half. If you’re worried about sharp spikes and little hands, then you can cut the spikes off with a pair of sharp scissors before you begin. Just make sure that there’s no splintering to the wood before you start adding fruit.

Add as much fruit as you like until the stick is full. I love that you can just add whatever fruit you want to these. Whether you go crazy with patterns or just chuck everything on at random, I can guarantee that no two kebabs will be the same. Place them on a plate and bring out at the end of dinner and you’ll be surprised at just how popular they’ll be.

Rosie x

Rosie x

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 Fruit Kebabs
Fun, easy and so simple to create. These Fruit Kebabs are the perfect way add a bit of fun to your pudding.
Cooking With Kids... Fruit Kebabs
Course Breakfast, Puddings, Snacks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 5 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Breakfast, Puddings, Snacks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 5 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Cooking With Kids... Fruit Kebabs
Instructions
  1. With a little adult help, push the fruit onto the stick, (pointy end first) and push to the top of the skewer.
  2. Keep going, adding any fruit you wish until your stick is full. You might want to pop a berry on the pointy end when your finished, to help shield little fingers, and mouths, from the sharp bits.
  3. You can use any fruit you like, and make any pattern. When you're finished simply enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Feel free to experiment, and use whatever fruit combination you'd like!

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Bananas – Superfood Spotlight

What if I told you there was a dessert that looks like ice cream, tastes like ice cream but is a lot healthier than ice cream? I know it sounds too good to be true right?! Let me introduce you to Banana Nice Cream, made entirely out of frozen sliced bananas and a splash of milk. I know whipping up frozen sliced bananas may seem a little strange, but it creates the most delicious, soft, smooth and creamy dessert ever. The result, a big bowl of delicious ‘nice cream’ – and it really does live up to its name!

If you can’t tell, I really do love nice cream! I must eat this about 3 times a week minimum, it is so simple and quick to make. The basic recipe only requires 2 ingredients, a blender and about 5 spare minutes. I love using this as a base to try different flavours. My favourite things to add are a little bit of seed butter or a few sticky dates. Or I like to add a little protein powder when I need a little more in my diet.

Top tip time now: When you’re freezing the bananas, the browner (or riper) the better. This makes the overall flavour of the pudding a little sweeter. Make sure that you cut the ‘nana into small chunks or rings and place them in something like a tied-up sandwich bag in the freezer. I know it sounds like a silly thing to say but when I first tried nice cream, I literally put a whole banana – skin and all – in the freezer. When I was ready to start making the nice cream, I took the banana out and spent forever trying to peel it. In the end the whole thing had to go in the bin as it was completely stuck! Not one of my finest moments I’ll admit.

A simple pudding or even as a light snack or cooling breakfast, just wait for the bananas to thaw a little bit to make blending them easier.

Rosie x

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 Bananas - Superfood Spotlight
Smooth, creamy and completely delicious! This fuss free dessert takes about 3 minutes to make and is the ultimate guilt free indulgence come pudding time. I always make sure that I have a batch of frozen bananas in my freezer, ready to be whizzed up.
Superfood Spotlight - Nice Cream
Course Puddings
Prep Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 3 Minutes
Servings
Large Bowl
Ingredients
Course Puddings
Prep Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 3 Minutes
Servings
Large Bowl
Ingredients
Superfood Spotlight - Nice Cream
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into the blender, and allow to sit for roughly 5 minutes. This will make it easier and quicker to blend together
  2. Blend all the ingredients together until a smooth, creamy consistency has been reached. Place into a bowl and enjoy straight away! I've garnished mine with date syrup and fresh raspberries but feel free to add your favourite toppings.
Recipe Notes

If you wish to add in any additional flavours (fruit, spices...), then place them in the bender at the beginning along with the frozen banana.

This recipe doesn't re-freeze well, eat straight away before it melts!

 

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