Simple Recipes

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients:

1. Strawberries

2. Chocolate of your choice

3. Optional Toppings: (Chia seeds, crushed nuts etc.)

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave.

2. Hold each strawberry by the green top and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat.

3. Immediately dip or sprinkle with your chosen toppings before the chocolate sets.

4. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

5. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Ingredients:

1. Strawberries/Raspberries (red)

2. Oranges/Mandarin (orange)

3. Pineapple/Banana (yellow)

4. Kiwi (green)

5. Blueberries (blue)

6. Purple grapes/Plums (purple)

Method:

1. Wash and prepare all fruit. Cut into bite-sized chunks.

2. Thread the fruit onto bamboo skewers or reusable sticks in a rainbow order—from red to purple.

3. Optional: serve with a Greek or natural yoghurt dip.

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

1. 3 Eggs

2. 3 Bananas

3. 240g self-raising flour

4. 110g butter softened

5. 50g sugar or honey

6. 1tbsp baking soda

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 170°C fan and line a loaf tin or muffin tray with paper cases.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar/honey together until light and creamy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time.

4. Sift in the self-raising flour and baking soda and add into the wet ingredients.

5. Add the bananas one at a time.

6. Pour the batter into your prepared tin.

7. Bake for about 45–50 minutes for a loaf until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Berry Crumble

Ingredients:

1. 150g Porridge Oats

2. 100g Almond Butter

3. 2 egg whites (optional for added protein)

4. 50g honey

5. Cinnamon

6. Frozen Berries

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan or airfryer.

2. Add your frozen berries to an ovenproof or air fryer-safe dish. Leave them to thaw slightly while you prepare the other crumble.

1. In a large bowl, mix oats, a sprinkle of cinnamon, almond butter, egg whites (if using) and melted honey. Stir until well combined.

2. Spread the crumble over the thawed berries.

3. Bake or air fryer for 15 minutes, until the top is golden and the berries are bubbling.

4. Enjoy on its own or add your favourite ice cream.

Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1. 1 Banana

2. Frozen berries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

3. 50g Yoghurt of your choice

4. 150ml Milk of your choice

5. Optional: 1tsp honey or a date

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients into a blender.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Add extra milk if the consistency is too thick.

4. Pour into your favourite cup.

5. Enjoy.

Hummus Board

Ingredients:

1. 1 Tub of Hummus

2. Carrots

3. Cucumbers

4. Bell Peppers

5. Cherry tomatoes

6. Breadsticks/Crackers/Rice Cakes

7. Optional: For a boost of protein add Cheese Cubes or Boiled egg halves

Method:

1. Wash and prepare your vegetables cutting them into long strips.

2. Spoon the hummus into a bowl and place it in the centre of a large plate.

3. Arrange your dips around the hummus.

4. Enjoy.

Homemade Snickers

Ingredients:

1. Medjool Dates

2. 1 Chocolate Bar

3. Pecans or nuts of choice

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave.

2. Open up each Medjool date and take out the seed.

3. Add 1 pecan into the centre of the date.

4. Dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat.

5. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

6. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.