Breakfast Butternut Muffins

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 spelt flour
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 cup boiled, mashed butternut squash
• 1/4 cup honey/maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup of almond milk
• Added extras: frozen blueberries, chopped apple

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.

Mix together all dry ingredients, set aside. Whisk together all wet ingredients, not including the butternut. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and then add the squash. Make sure everything is mixed thoroughly, but don’t don’t over do it. If you want to add in extras such as frozen blueberries or chopped apple, do so now. Fold in carefully before spooning the mixture evenly into a prepared muffin tin. Before baking top with crushed walnuts and a sprinkling of coconut sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean and the muffins are golden and crisp on top. Served best with coffee before beginning the day.

Basic Meatball Recipe

• 500g minced turkey
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp spelt flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 courgette, grated
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• bunch fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp each salt & pepper

Mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Roll into golf-sized balls and set aside. Fry for 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes to brown the outside. Place meatballs on to a prepared baking tray and bake at 180 degrees celsius for an additional 15 minutes. Serve in a rich tomato sauce with your favourite Italian carb, or stuff inside a fresh baguette for an American-style homemade meatball sub.

Quick Chocolate Mousse

2 ripe bananas
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tbsp maple syrup/honey
30g cocoa powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tbsp water

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor for 30 seconds, or until smooth and combined. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up a little. Optional toppings include nuts, dried fruit or chocolate chips.

To make a chocolate orange version, add 1/2 tbsp orange juice instead of water.