Tag: oats

Pumpkin Chia Coconut Parfait

Pumpkin Chia Coconut Parfait

This Pumpkin Chia Coconut Parfait is a delicious solution to busy mornings! Mornings. They’re not what they used to be. Actually, they are. Mornings have always been rushed for me, pre-children I would stay in bed until the last second and guzzle black coffee from 

Banoffee Overnight Oats

Banoffee Overnight Oats

These banoffee overnight oats are inspired by the retro british dessert, and will save you time and stress in the morning! To be honest, It took me a while to warm up to the idea of overnight oats, It always felt more satisfying to tuck 

Lemon Pistachio Granola

Lemon Pistachio Granola

This lemon pistachio granola is bright, summery, and packed with zingy citrus flavour!

Lemon Pistachio Granola- Emma's Little Kitchen

Friends, before we get to this bright, summery lemon pistachio granola, may I tell you about my weekend?!

So, since James was about 5 months old, I made the decision to stay at home with him for a while. It was an agonizing decision at the time, never in my wildest dreams did I think the “SAHM” life was for me, but I’ve loved (*almost!*) every minute of it. I knew I wanted to return to the workplace one day, but not for a while, and not tied to a desk 9-5 (or more like, 7-5…!) anymore. Especially as we now live 1000s of miles away from our families. SO mulling this over I decided I would retrain as a Pilates Teacher. I can keep flexible hours, I can grow back into a full time position eventually, and I can do something I truly love. This weekend I  took my first step on my knew adventure learning about the body, doing some super-intense pilates moves, and meeting some truly inspiring and like-minded ladies.

And what have I been doing the rest of the time? Why, munching on this granola of course!

Lemon Pistachio Granola- Emma's Little Kitchen

There are so many things to love about this, the zingy citrusy flavour, the flecks of bright green from the pistachios, the fact that this was MADE for blueberries and yoghurt (two of my personal favourite things!), plus its vegan, refined sugar free, and all the rest of it. Believe it or not, this granola also got the toddlers stamp of approval…!

Lemon Pistachio Granola- Emma's Little Kitchen

Enjoy!

Lemon Pistachio Granola
 
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Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups oats
  • 1 cup dried unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup plain shelled and chopped pistachios
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup maple syrup (or substitute honey if not vegan)
  • juice of 1 lemon
Method
  1. Preheat oven to 250F/120C and line a baking tray with parchment paper
  2. In a large bowl mix together, oats coconut, pistachios, seeds, and lemon zest
  3. In small bowl or measuring jug, mix together coconut oil, maple syrup, and lemon juice
  4. Add the dry ingredients to wet, and mix well until fully incorporated
  5. Spread the granola into a single thin layer on the baking sheet, and bake for about 45-60 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent burning
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature before storing. Granola should crisp up as it cools!

 

Lemon Chia Energy Bites

Lemon Chia Energy Bites

These lemon chia energy bites provide a delicious boost any time of day! If you have been reading this blog for a while, or you follow me on instagram, you probably know that running is a passion, or maybe even a compulsion of mine. If you 

Breakfast Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Yogurt

Breakfast Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Yogurt

A secretly healthy breakfast carrot cake topped with whipped coconut yogurt. Breakfast just got more delicious!  Cake for breakfast. Friends, I have good news, it’s totally a thing these days. This is a secretly healthy cake (Ssssshhhh! No one needs to know!), packed full of oats, 

Coconut Cashew Granola Bars

Coconut Cashew Granola Bars

These vegan Coconut Cashew Granola Bars are sweet, satisfying, and wholesome!

Coconut Cashew Granola Bars

I was watching a clip of my favourite lady Nigella making Granola Bars the other day, and she described medjool dates as “the most delicious edible glue”. Isn’t that perfect? She’s right (obviously…!), medjool dates add the most wonderful sticky, caramely, natural sweetness to any recipe, and thus, they make the perfect no-bake granola bar ingredient.

Coconut Cashew Granola BarsCoconut Cashew Granola Bars

When time permits, I always prefer homemade granola bars to shop bought ones. Healthier, whole ingredients, and they just taste better to me. This is my current favourite bar- a toasted oat and coconut base, with crunchy cashews, and a drizzling of dark chocolate for a little indulgence. So delicious!

Coconut Cashew Granola Bars- Emma's Little Kitchen

Whats your favourite go-to snack?!

Coconut Cashew Granola Bars
 
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Serves: 12 bars
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup chopped raw cashews
  • 1½ cups oats
  • ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1½ cups pitted, chopped dates (medjool if possible)
  • 6 tbsp maple syrup or honey (if not vegan)
  • 6 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Method
  1. Line a 9x9 inch pan with two sheets of cling film (plastic wrap) so that all four sides are covered. Push your fingers into all of the corners to ensure that it fits tightly
  2. Tip the nuts, oats and coconut into a medium saucepan, and warm over a medium heat. Toast the nuts, oats and coconut in the dry pan stirring constantly. When the coconut turns a golden brown colour, immediately remove from the heat and tip into a large bowl (the coconut can burn very easily!)
  3. Return the saucepan to the heat, and add the chopped dates, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Stir everything until it has melted together and the dates start to break down into a sticky sauce-lie mixture (like in the picture above). Remove from the heat, and tip into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir everything until well combined
  4. Tip the mixture into the lined pan, and press it flat with your fingers and pop in the fridge to chill
  5. Put the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, and heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring between each time, until the chocolate is melted. Drizzle over the top of the bars and allow to set in the fridge before cutting into slices

Adapted from my Gingerbread Granola Bars.

For best results, store in the fridge.

Coconut Cashew Granola Bars- Emma's Little Kitchen

Fruit & Nut Breakfast Cookies

Fruit & Nut Breakfast Cookies

These fruit & nut breakfast cookies are healthy, tasty, and easy to make for a convenient breakfast or snack! You know when your little, and you don’t understand why adults, who can do ANYTHING THEY WANT, opt for sensible high fibre breakfasts instead of, say, 

Vegan Haggis

Vegan Haggis

This easy vegan haggis is chock full of spiced vegetables, lentils and wholegrains. Perfect for your Burns Night Supper! Vegan haggis: why? Honestly, I’m not sure. One minute I was jotting down ideas for recipes to make in January, the next minute I was down 

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark

This Chocolate Orange Granola Bark makes the most delicious and easy holiday gift for your loved ones!

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark- Emma's Little Kitchen

If you grew up in the UK, you may also have found a Terry’s Chocolate Orange occupying your stocking on Christmas morning (Its not Terry’s, its mine!). And after I had bashed it on the corner of my bed for long enough to break it into segments, I would wolf it down for a pre-breakfast snack. Hey, Santa only comes once a year!

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark- Emma's Little Kitchen

For this reason, any kind of chocolate orange treat just tastes like Christmas to me, including this uber-delicious chocolate orange granola bark. Warning, the rich dark chocolate, toasty granola crunch and warm citrus vibes make this bark highly addictive. Honestly, once I nibble on a little bit I CAN.NOT.STOP! So please proceed with caution friends.

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark- Emma's Little Kitchen This will make a fabulous homemade gift for loved ones, or a fun addition to any holiday spread. It comes together incredibly quickly (just allow enough time for it to cool and set!), and people will admire your Martha Stewart-esq brilliance all December long. Just make sure you make enough for yourself too!

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark- Emma's Little Kitchen

Enjoy!

Chocolate Orange Granola Bark
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups (about 350g) dark chocolate chips
  • zest of 1 orange
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup granola* (about 150g)
  • ¼ cup dried apricots (optional)
Method
  1. Line a baking sheet with a large piece of wax paper or parchment paper
  2. Put the chocolate chips, orange zest and cinnamon into a large bowl Fill a saucepan with a couple of inches of water, and set the bowl snugly into the saucepan. Make sure that the water is not touching the bottom of the bowl, and will NOT touch the bottom of the bowl when simmering (this is VERY important you don't want to scorch the chocolate- it will turn into a grainy nightmare...!)
  3. When the chocolate is completely melted, remove it from the heat and quickly fold in the granola and apricots. Turn the mixture out onto the lined baking sheet in a thin layer using a spatula. You will need to work quickly so the chocolate doesn't set
  4. Place the tray in the fridge, and allow to set for at least an hour before breaking it into chunks and devouring 🙂

Notes

*Use a relatively plain granola (this is a good option). If your granola contains fruit you may want to skip or reduce the dried apricots.

Dried apricots can be substituted for dried cranberries or dried cherries.

Coconut Almond Maple Granola

Coconut Almond Maple Granola

This Coconut Maple Almond Granola is sweet, simple and delicately flavoured. I am a huge, HUGE fan of granola in the morning. I love the contrast between creamy tart yoghurt and the sweet crunch of toasty oats and nuts. I adore the wholesome boost of energy