
Allow to cool completely in the tin before removing and cutting into 12 bars. Tip the mixture into the brownie tin, pressing it down lightly, then bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir until melted, then remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon, dates, and toasted oat mixture.
In the meantime, combine the butter, honey or maple syrup, and sugar in a saucepan over a low heat. Toast in the oven for 10 minutes, until lightly golden. Place the porridge oats, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts on a baking tray, stirring them gently to distribute them evenly. Preheat the oven to 160☌ (350☏/Gas 4) and line a 20 x 30cm (8 x 12in) brownie tin with parchment paper. 100g (3½oz) Medjool dates, pitted and roughly choppedįlex it – Use coconut oil in place of butter and opt for maple syrup instead of honey for vegan granola bars. 100g (3½oz) walnuts, or other nut of choice, roughly chopped. 75g (2½oz) pumpkin seeds, or seeds of choice. Walnuts provide omega-3s, supporting health and fetal brain development in pregnancy. Oats release energy slowly, avoiding sugar dips between meals, and, together with dates, supply fibre to aid digestion. These satisfying snacks are also a nutritional treat. Linguine Puttanesca Date and walnut granola bars Matchstick Monkey’s Stylish NEW Mealtime Collection Every Parent Should Know Pour the porridge into a bowl and top with the berries, toasted hazelnuts, and melted chocolate. In the meantime, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or a bowl in your microwave on the lowest setting, stirring every 20 seconds if using a microwave to prevent it from burning. Bring to a simmer, then stir regularly until the porridge reaches the desired consistency. Place the oats, flaxseed, cocoa powder, maple syrup (if using), salt, and milk in a small saucepan over a medium heat and stir to combine. 10g (1/4oz) hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped. handful of berries (whatever is in season). 2 squares of dark chocolate, minimum 75 per cent cocoa. 250ml (9fl oz) semi-skimmed milk or fortified plant-based alternative. Flex it–For a vegan breakfast, replace the ricotta with a dairy-free cream cheese, and opt for the maple syrup instead of the honey. Sprinkle over the pistachios and, if desired, drizzle over a little extra honey or maple syrup to serve. Spread the toast with the ricotta and arrange the roasted peach halves on top. Spoon the mixture over the peaches and bake for 30 minutes, or until the peaches are easily pierced with a fork and start to caramelize. Put the olive oil, honey or maple syrup, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir to combine. Place the peach halves in an ovenproof dish, cut-side up. 5 tbsp ricotta cheese chopped toasted pistachios, to serve. #Delicious recipes for pregnancy plus
2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, plus extra to drizzle (optional).Most soft cheeses need heating through in pregnancy, but as a pasteurized cheese, ricotta is safe to eat cold. Peach, ricotta, and pistachio toastįollow the classic tradition of pairing cheese and fruit with a delicious ricotta and peach combo, adding vitamin C and calcium to your toast. For inspiration on what to eat, check out her five mouth-watering recipes. Pregnant and wondering what to eat? Leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert’s new book Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy explores the science behind your nutritional needs and the impact that your diet can have on pregnancy. HealthyWomen's executive director, Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, who authored the foreword of this nutrition gem, says, "Erika Lenkert and Brooke Alpert have undertaken the daunting task of separating fact from fiction when it comes to eating for two and providing modern-day solutions to pregnancy cravings, best eating practices and healthy weight guidelines.5 Recipes For A Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy
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