25 Feb A Banana Bread That’s Healthy Enough To Eat For Breakfast
Eating well is not that complicated plus it can have a positive impact on your everyday life. However, it can be tough because temptation and distraction are all around us.
The focus and awareness you bring to your yoga practice can help here. As a result of tapping into some of the disciplines that you learn on that mat like mindfulness, you can start using this when eating. Eating with mindfulness is a great practice as it allows you to really taste every bite, focus and be grateful for what you’re eating. And it can also mean that you don’t overeat.
Incorporating fresh, organic produce will give your body the tools it needs to heal and nourish itself. Need some recipe inspiration to get started? We have teamed up with food expert and dietician, Emily Hardman, where she will share a new recipe every month. You’re welcome!
First up is Banana and Chia Bread.
Why it is nutritious?
This simple and delicious Banana and Chia Bread will not disappoint. Packed with healthy fats, fibre and protein, therefore making it the perfect sustaining and nourishing snack. Chia seeds are packed full of nutrients. They are a rich source of plant-based Omega 3 fats, high in fibre and minerals, and packed with antioxidants. Two tablespoons alone have 4g of protein!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of almond meal
- 1 cup of wholemeal flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- chia seeds 1/4 cup
- honey 1/4 cup
- olive oil 1/4 cup
- milk 1/4 cup
- baking soda 1/2 tsp.
Method:
- Preheat oven at 180 degrees.
- Add flour, almond meal, cinnamon, baking soda and chia seeds into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mash bananas. Add eggs, vanilla essence, olive oil, milk and honey to bananas and mix well.
- Add wet and dry ingredients together and mix well.
- Line a loaf pan with baking paper. Add mixture to pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, so bread is golden brown.
Tip:
Add 1 cup of frozen raspberries or blueberries to the mixture. It tastes AMAZING!
Check out more of Emily’s recipes and tune back in for these monthly shares. We love Emily’s recipes as she concentrates on creating meals that are whole foods and all inclusive, not leaving or cutting any food group out.
So, don’t forget to put your yoga skills into practice when eating by keeping up with your flow at home using Yogaholics.
Recipe by Emily Hardman