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Spiced quinoa porridge

Aug 5, 2017
1 min

Spiced quinoa porridge

Warming breakfasts on a cold winters day are the bomb. This one comes with the added deliciousness of spices to really warm your soul! Foodie bit: 2 cups of water 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean 1 star anise 2 cloves 1 cup quinoa 1 cup almond milk 2 tbs maple syrup or honey 2 tbs almond meal To do bit: Place water, cinnamon, vanilla, star anise & cloves in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer to infuse. Then adding the quinoa, continue to simmer for 12 minutes, or until the li

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chocolate chia pudding

Jan 24, 2016
1 min

chocolate chia pudding

here at tea & scandal, we really do have a sweet tooth. possibly more like sweet teeth. but we do like to be healthy (most of the time) especially with toddlers who do not need refined sugar that sends them into gremlins. or maybe, the mothers don't need to be dealing with that shit. we are also short on time, so chia puddings are one of the most easiest, healthiest little treats to whip to keep the whole family happy. here is our little recipe for such delight: chia chocola

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quinoa porridge

Dec 27, 2015
1 min

quinoa porridge

love eating quinoa. fillls you up and gets you ready for the day ahead. this little porridge is also fine on warmer days I have decided, you just add some delicious cooling yoghurt (whether that be dairy or coconut, what ever floats your boat) and you are all set. how to get there... the foodie bit: 1/2 cup quinoa (pre cooked... 1cup each of water & quinoa simmered in saucepan for 10 minutes) 1 cup almond milk 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla paste handful of goji berr

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strawberry chia jam

Nov 22, 2015
1 min

strawberry chia jam

love this healthy jam recipe. so easy and then so versatile. you can use it on your toast or i also love mixing it through my chia pudding in the morning. it sure does chia me up! the foodie list: 250g strawberries (which is your standard punnet size) 2 tbs chia seeds 2 tbs maple syrup 2 tbl lemon juice the to do bit: hull your strawberries, you know, get rid of the green leaves. place in a blender and whizz away until desired consistency. in a bowl, stir together chia seeds,

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raspberry & mango goodness

Oct 27, 2015
1 min

raspberry & mango goodness

these are awesome. the kids think its ice cream. which it is in a way, minus the sugar and the insane attitude afterwards. so easy to make and so quickly devoured. mango bit: 1 frozen mango (chop it up before you freeze as its much easier to blend) 1 frozen banana 100ml almond milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) throw into a blender and blend away until smooth. raspberry bit: frozen mango goodness: 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 frozen banana 100ml almond milk 1 tablespoon m

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mango & kiwi fruit chia pudding

Oct 15, 2015
1 min

mango & kiwi fruit chia pudding

looking a bit aussie this morning, yay! running late for some very important dates so here is this ones recipe: chia pudding: 2 tablespoon chia seeds 3/4 cup coconut milk mix in a jar, put on the lid and place in the fridge overnight. frozen mango goodness: 1 frozen mango (chop it up before you freeze as its much easier to blend) 1 frozen banana 100ml almond milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) throw into a blender and blend away until smooth. layer up your glass cup/jar

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acai smoothie berry bowl

Oct 11, 2015
1 min

acai smoothie berry bowl

after early morning exercise, its really nice to come home and refuel with a bright breakfast to put that big smile on your face. acai makes everything so bright & cheery, plus it is good for you. this ones little recipe is: 2 frozen bananas 200ml almond milk 2 tablespoons acai powder throw it all into a blender and yep you guessed it, blend your little heart out. pop into a bowl, top with your choice of toppings (i used kiwi fruit & coconut chips) and serve with a cup of tea

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