The mornings are warm these days, so what’s better than a tropical delicious smoothie bowl. Smoothies and smoothie bowls are a great way to include your fruits and veggies in your daily routine, and the morning is a great time to start! Pineapples and mangoes are packed with antioxidants, vitamin c, fiber and potassium, ginger is know amongst others for its inflammatory properties, chia seeds are a source of protein and oats a great source of fiber.
Author: maggie's food stories
Growing up respect for all living beings and the environment always had a special place in my heart and mind.
When i was 15 I decided to become a vegetarian and my journey began! I went through so many phases with my eating habits, I can't even remember all of them! Gaining and losing weight on the way, straggling with vitamin deficiencies and the nagging that went with it (let's be honest, back then Cyprus was not ready for a teenager vegetarian!)
In my mid twenties I decided to start learning all about healthy eating and lifestyle and I was transformed! Gone were the constant flu symptoms and fatigue i always felt, my skin and hair started to look and feel healthier, my weight was finally stable!
Little did I know that I would fall in love with cooking - the people who know me cannot believe I actually found my way to the kitchen!! - and start experimenting with all sorts of vegetarian and vegan recipes! I learned so much about the health benefits clean eating, nuts, various vegetable and fruit groups, power foods, grains and seeds and I will be sharing these with you! You feel better, you look better, you live better!
The funny thing about my choice is that you suddenly find people who share this passion! One of these is my good friend Daniel Plackett, who I'm honored to say is a contributor to maggie's foods stories! Daniel is passionate about so many different things, his energy is amazing! He cooks, bakes, does yoga, plays in theater - just to name a few!
I hope you enjoy the recipes and tips as much as we enjoy cooking, learning and sharing them!
maggie x
Mixed nuts butter
When I made my first almond butter, I was so excited by how easy it was! I never bought ready made nut butter again. I then tried making peanut butter. This time around i decided to try mixed nuts, as I really love all of them. And the result is delicious, as expected.
Tahini oat bars
What do I love about tahini? Well, everything: its taste, texture, versatility, its nutritional benefits (high in vitamins E, B1,B2,B3,B5, minerals, calcium, iron, magnesium, to name a few). It is also a good source of plant based protein. So, go ahead and use it in your meals; as a dressing, in smoothies, in bars or balls!
These bars are high in protein due to the tahini, chia seeds and nuts as well as fibers due to the oats. So, a perfect snack!
Easy granola bars
It is so great to have such tasty bars with minimum effort and time! They taste divine and have all the goodness of oats, almonds, sunflower seeds! I keep them handy also as a post workout boost!
Tropical green smoothie bowl
A lot of people don’t like the idea of eating something green for breakfast. But this is not like anything else! It’s a delicious way of sneaking healthy leafy greens in your meal, first thing in the morning.
Superfoods Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are one of the best solutions for busy mornings when you know you have to eat breakfast but really don’t have time to make one. Mixed with the right ingredients, they can be a delicious, nutritious meal that will keep you fueled all morning.
This recipe blends fruits, oats and some of the healthiest seeds to really give you a boost in the morning. I’ve also added maca powder for that extra kick – and because i loveee the caramel taste.
Tahini and fruits smoothie
What do you do when you love tahini sooo much that you want to add it in every meal?! You do just that! I find it very versatile, you can use it in your smoothies, in your salads, sandwiches, cakes, cookies!
This smoothie is delicious and the tahini really gives it its edge! Tahini is a great protein source, high in amino acids and healthy fats and a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Moroccan quinoa
I’m going through a Moroccan phase at the moment – maybe it’s the heat here in Cyprus! I love the spices used in Moroccan cuisine, they are so intense that each bite is so full of flavour.
Quinoa is a complete protein, peppers are a great source of vitamin c, k, b6 amongst others and aubergines are an excellent source of dietary fiber and antioxidants. Paired with lovely spices, it is a guaranteed success!
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