Recipes
Blueberry, Lemon and Yoghurt Muffins
Muffins have the benefit of being suitable for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day.
Muffins have the benefit of being suitable for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day.
This basic muffin recipe has been made healthier by substituting for wholemeal flour for added fibre, oats for slow burning energy, yoghurt for a calcium boost, olive oil for healthy fats and the berries for added natural sweetness.
If not consumed within 3 days, wrap in glad wrap and freeze. Thaw out prior to eating.
Recipe by Accredited Practising Dietitian Georgia Houston from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
2 + 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour
1/2 cup honey
3 eggs, lightly whisked
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
1/3 cup rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling
1 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
1 lemon rind
Equipment
Muffin Tin
Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 180C. Place the flour, honey, eggs, oil and yoghurt in a bowl and mix until just combined.
Gently fold through oats, blueberries and lemon rind.
Divide the mixture between 12 x 1/2 capacity muffin tins lined with paper cases.
Sprinkle with extra oats and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and cooked through when tested with a skewer. Let cool on a wire rack.
Raw Oat and Nut Bars
Keep a batch of these bars in your freezer for when you need a nutritious snack option on-the-go.
Keep a batch of these bars in your freezer for when you need a nutritious snack option on-the-go.
Filled with healthy fats and fibre, these bars will keep you feeling satisfied between meals, without the sugar overload.
Recipe by Accredited Practising Dietitian Georgia Houston from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1 + 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 + 1/2 cups puffed rice
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup raw almonds, slithered
200g dried cranberries
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup honey
All ingredients sourced from Market Health Food at the Fyshwick Markets.
Equipment
20x30cm pan
Small Saucepan
Recipe
Line a 20x30cm pan with baking paper, ensuring that the paper extends above the edges of the pan.
Combine oats, puffed rice, coconut, almonds and dried cranberries in a medium mixing bowl.
Place almond butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until mixture is combined. Add to dry mixture and stir well to combine.
Press mixture into pan and place in the freezer for 2 hours or until firm. When ready, cut into bars.