Category Archives: Breakfast
Sweet and Spicy – Puffed rice Bites
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These bites are perfect for something healthy to grab while on the go — whether it be at work, school, or the great outdoors.
I’m always looking for portable snacks and treats to help keep us going a little longer, whether at school, work, travel, or play. Here’s a light, sweet, gluten-free snack that’s easy to pack. If you like breakfast bars that are made of light, puffed rice and other gluten-free grains, this recipe is for you.
Almonds, pistachio (can be easily substituted with peanuts or cashews or any nuts and seeds of choice), raw pumpkin seeds, puffed brown rice, sunflower seeds, chai seeds.
Yields – 14 to 16
Preparation time- 10 minutes
Cooking time- 5 minutes
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Oats – Wheat seeded savoury crackers
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Crackers are a delicious alternative to chips and can be served with afternoon tea or in a canapé spread. Try serving them a soup or a cuppa. This is an easy recipe. Switch and swap flours and seeds to make a new crackers as often you feel like working out your fore arms.
Health benefits:
Pumpkins seeds are rich in the amino acids alanin, glycene and glutamic acid, as well as being a good source of zinc and omega-3 essential fatty acids. They also contain protein, iron and phosphorus and are low in carbohydrates.
Sesame seeds are packed with protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and phytic acid while being low in carbohydrates. They may help lower cholesterol levels, and are a well-known source of vitamin E plus omega-6 and monounsaturated fats.
Flaxseeds/Linseeds are an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which are needed for most bodily functions, as well as dietary fibre and manganese.
Yields- 20 – 25
Preparation time-10 minutes
Baking time-25-30 minutes
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