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. 

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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.

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Carrot and Pineapple smoothie

Yes, it can be done: carrots can be used in your smoothies! And you know what? They are delicious! You just need to use your imagination – pair them with a bit of vanilla, acave or maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger and voila!

And it’s also nutritious:

carrots are the source not only of beta-carotene, but also of a wide variety of antioxidants and other health-supporting nutrients.

pineapple is packed with vitamin C – the body’s primary water-soluble antioxidant, manganese and vitamins B6 and B1

ginger is known for its noninflammatory actions as well as gastrointestinal relieving powers.

cinnamon is reach in manganese, fiber and calcium.

Maybe, just maybe I’ve convinced you to try this one? 🙂

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Mulberry Lemony smoothie

I know it is a bit of a cliche, but it is really all about the small and simple things in life!! For example, this morning i discovered how amazingly delicious mulberries are with lemon!!

It’s the season of fresh mulberries now and I am going through my mulberry frenzy phase! Hence this week’s posts are all about mulberries!

Confession: i did not know about these little gems – likely a chef friend of mine taught me everything i needed to know!

I usually don’t write long prologues, but just a couple of words on mulberries: highly antioxidant and a great source of vitamins (A,C,E, K and B compex) and minerals (iron,potassium, manganese, and magnesium) essential to good health. 

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Superfood bars

OK, I admit it… I just took almost all seeds and nuts my pantry had and threw them in the mixer! With some oats, raisins, cinnamon and vanilla! And the result is sooo good! And filling! And packed with protein, fiber, vitamins! Ideal as breakfast on the go or a snack. 

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