Honey & Banana Smoothie

Honey & Banana Smoothie is really simple to whip up quickly with common ingredients. Have it for breakfast or a tasty snack whilst on the go. How could something taste so good with so few ingredients. Great pick me up and energy boost!

Ingredients
1 large ripe banana fresh
1 tbsp of honey
1 tbsp of rolled oats
1 & 1/2 cups of milk (your choice)
1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon


Method

  • Place all ingredients into a blender and blitz until combined and smooth.

Honey & Banana Smoothie

Dahl Curry with Saffron Ghee

Dahl Curry with Saffron Ghee is a nourishing recipe in many ways. Being a vegetarian dish with the option of chilli can be rewarding for a meat free dish and/or subtle spice. A warm bowl with steamed rice and a ladle off this exquisite dahl can truly be comfort food.

Serves 6

Ingredients
200g yellow split peas
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbs chopped shallots
1 tsp ground cumin seeds
60ml vegetable oil or 30ml coconut oil and 30ml saffron ghee
1/2 tsp whole black mustard seeds
10-12 fresh or dried curry leaves
2tbs peeled and finely sliced shallots
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
150g medium sized tomato chopped
1tsp of sea salt
300ml tinned or fresh unsweetened coconut milk
1tbs of ghee mixed with a few drops of Saffron Liquid Concentrate to garnish
1tbs of chopped coriander for garnish


Method

  • > Wash the yellow spilt peas several times in changes of water and pick out any impurities.
  • Put the yellow split peas along with 900ml of water and the ground turmeric into a heavy based pan.
  • Bring to the boil and then turn the heat to low and cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar.
  • Simmer the dal for about 45 minutes.
  • Now stir in the chopped shallots and ground cumin.
  • Cover and cook for further 15 minutes. If the dahl seems too thick at this point add up to 125ml of boiling water to your preference.
  • The dahl at this stage should be a thick soup like consistency.
  • Leave the dahl on a very low heat whilst you complete the last step.
  • Heat oil/ghee in a separate fry pan over a medium heat.
  • When hot, add the whole black mustard seeds.
  • Once they start to pop, quickly add in the curry leaves, sliced shallots and garlic.
  • Stir and fry until the shallots have slightly caramelised.
  • Now add in the chopped tomato and continue to fry until softened.
  • Once this is done add the contents of the fry pan into the pot of dahl, add the salt and coconut milk and continue to stir for a minute.
  • Garnish the dahl with the saffron ghee (mixed ghee and a few drops of Saffron Liquid Concentrateand chopped coriander.

Dal Curry with Saffron Ghee
Dahl Curry with Saffron Ghee

Granola with Honey

Granola with Honey is such a versatile recipe. Have it for breakfast, have it as a snack, you decide. This wholesome granola is easy to put together and easily stored to have with yoghurt or choice of milk.

Makes 900g

Ingredients
200ml maple syrup (good quality)
400g rolled oats
200g roughly chopped almonds
60g sunflower seeds
70g pumpkin seeds
200g chopped dried fruit (dried apples, sultanas, apricots, etc.)
1tsp of ground cinnamon


Method

  • Preheat oven to 180c.
  • Place maple syrup into a saucepan and gently heat to loosen.
  • Remove from heat and leave to slightly cool.
  • Put the rolled oats, chopped almonds and seeds into a large bowl and toss through the maple syrup.
  • Place this mixture into a large baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes. Adjust time for toasting preference and oven temperature fluctuations.
  • During this time regularly stir mixture in baking tray to avoid burning and to ensure even toasting.
  • Remove baking tray from oven and stir through dried fruits, ground cinnamon.
  • Once cooled place into airtight container. Enjoy with milk or yoghurt or plain topped with fresh berries and drizzled honey.

Granola with Honey
Granola with Honey