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Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oats
Warm, comforting, and naturally sweet, these baked oats are like apple pie for breakfast. They’re simple to make, full of goodness, and the perfect way to start your day. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rolled oats 1 banana 2 egg 2 tsp honey 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ apple, grated INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 180°C Grease two ramekins or an oven-safe pan. In a blender combine all the ingredients except the apple. Blend until smooth. Stir through the grated apple and pour evenly into the greased ramekins. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean Serve with some yoghurt of your choice.
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Baked Eggs with Spicy Homemade Beans
Hearty and full of flavour, this dish turns your homemade baked beans into a deliciously satisfying meal. With runny eggs, crumbled feta, and crusty bread, it’s the perfect brunch or cozy weekend breakfast. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 batch of homemade baked beans 4 eggs 50g feta Handful of chopped parsley Bread to serve INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 180°C Cook the homemade baked beans as per the recipe instructions in an oven-proof fry pan Once you’ve finished the beans, make 4 small circles in the bean mixture Crack an egg into each of the small circles and sprinkle with feta Cook on the stove top then once the egg white is set around the edges, place into the preheated oven under the grill Cook in the oven until the tops of the egg are set but the yolk is still runny Remove from the oven and scatter with fresh herbs to serve Serve on toasted bread of your choice
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Homemade baked beans
Homemade baked beans are comforting, hearty, and full of flavour. Once you’ve made your own, you’ll never go back to the canned version again. Serves: 4 Prep time Cook time INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground chilli 1 can cannellini beans, drained 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 can diced/crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp worcheshire sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup INSTRUCTIONS: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat Add garlic, smoked paprika and chilli and stir as flavours release. Add the beans, stirring to coat in spices. Add tomato paste and canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and add worcester sauce and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tomato sauce thickens and sticks to the beans. Serve hot with toasted bread.
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Breakfast Muffins
Hearty and full of goodness, these breakfast muffins are packed with fruit, seeds, and warm spices. They’re perfect for busy mornings or as a grab-and-go snack any time of day. Makes 18 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour ¾ cups sugar 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt 2 cups grated carrot 1 apple, peeled, cored and grated ½ cup coconut ½ cup dried apricots, chopped (or dried cranberries) ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup + 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 3 eggs 1 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla essence INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 180°C and grease 18 cups in two muffin trays In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt Add the carrot, apple, coconut, apricots, sunflower seeds and ¼ cup pumpkin seeds In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork and then add the oil and vanilla mixing well Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Stir until just combined. Spoon mixture into the greased muffin pans and top with remaining 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds Bake for 20 minutes and test that a skewer comes out clean Let sit for 5-10 minutes in the tin then transfer to cool on a wire rack NOTES: These can be frozen for up to three months.
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Lemon Ricotta & Blueberry Toast
Savour the last of the summer berries with this delicious option for brunch. The lemon ricotta is the perfect combination of flavours, with the sharp ricotta, zesty lemon and some sweetness from honey. It holds the base flavours with some fresh blueberries and cinnamon on top for satisfaction. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 slices of sourdough ½ cup ricotta ½ lemon, zest 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp honey (optional) ½ cup blueberries Cinnamon for dusting INSTRUCTIONS: Toast the sourdough until golden brown. While the toast is cooking, mix ricotta, lemon zest and juice and honey together in a small bowl. Place the cooked toast on plates to serve, spread lemon ricotta evenly across each piece. Top with blueberries and a dusting of cinnamon Best eaten fresh while the toast is still warm.
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Chocolate Berry Bircher
Breakfast or dessert? Well it could be either. This chocolate berry bircher is flavoursome and full of fibre. A substantial breakfast that helps get the day started, or even an afternoon or evening snack to satisfy your hunger. This recipe makes 4 servings, however you can scale it up/down as you please. Keep the bircher in airtight containers in the fridge. Serves 4 Time 10 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup oat milk 1 cup frozen berries 4 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the fridge overnight Stir well before dividing into four bowls or airitght containers for meal prep. NOTES: You can let the whole bowl sit overnight in the fridge and serve it from the large bowl, or divide into 4 bowls or containers before covering and placing in the fridge.
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Chocolate Oat Granola
Chocolate oat granola is a delicious breakfast option that's easy to make at home. Made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and cocoa powder, it's a crunchy and chocolatey treat that's perfect for topping off yoghurt or milk. Plus, it's a great way to start your day with a boost of energy and flavour. Makes 5 ½ cups of granola INGREDIENTS 3 cups wholegrain rolled oats 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup maple syrup 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a large baking dish with baking paper Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl Combine coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and cinnamon. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir to combine. Spread the granola mixture evenly across a baking tray Cook for 10 minutes then remove and stir. Return to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes. Allow to cool and transfer into an airtight container for storage.
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Berry Bircher
There is nothing quite like bircher to make you feel on top of life in the morning. A pre-prepared, wholesome breakfast that gets you started for the day. Makes 4 serves Ingredients 1 cups whole grain oats ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp chia seeds ½ tsp cinnamon 1 ½ cups frozen berries 1 cup milk 1 cup plain yoghurt Topping ¼ cup slivered almonds Shredded coconut Extra berries Instructions In a mixing bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the frozen berries, then stir through the milk and yoghurt. Stir well. Cover and chill overnight in the fridge. This allows the oats to soften and milk to absorb into the oats. The next morning, give the bircher a stir and divide between four bowls/containers. Top with extra coconut and almonds Notes: To save time in the morning, divide the bircher into four airtight containers before you chill in the fridge overnight. Then come the morning, give it a stir and any extra toppings before you hit the road. If you love this recipe, join the My Clay Table community over on Substack for over 150 recipes, studio updates and community bonuses.
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