TREATS WITH TEA

These recipes from The Book Of Chai by Mira Manek are perfect with a cuppa

- Mira Manek

GOLDEN SPICED BLENDED OATS

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk

2 tsp flax seeds

1 heaped tsp honey

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/4 tsp ginger powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

4 prunes, chopped (or sultanas), optional

2 tbsp yoghurt, to serve

Berries, to garnish

1 tsp peanut butter (optional)

Calorie count: 343 calories (per serving)

SERVES: 1 > PREP TIME: 10 minutes

1. Blend the oats in a high-speed blender to a coarse powder.

2. Mix the oat powder with all the ingredients except for the yoghurt.

3. Taste and make any adjustments, in case you want more cinnamon or honey.

4. Top with yoghurt and your favourite berries.

5. You can also drizzle some peanut butter on top if you like.

NOTES: BLENDING THE OATS MAKES IT EASY TO EAT THEM STRAIGHT AWAY, THOUGH YOU CAN ALSO LEAVE THIS IN THE FRIDGE AND HAVE IT THE NEXT DAY IF YOU LIKE. ADDING TURMERIC AND OTHER SPICES MAKES THIS BREAKFAST GREAT FOR THE GUT, AND FOR IMMUNITY.

CHILLI CHEESE TOAST

1 slice bread

1 heaped tsp butter

1 small green chilli, finely chopped

A handful chopped coriander leaves

1 spring onion or 1/2 small onion, chopped + extra to garnish

A sprinkle of salt

A sprinkle of black pepper

5 tbsp grated cheese

Chilli flakes to garnish

Calorie count: 235 calories (per serving)

SERVES: 1 > PREP TIME: 10 minutes > COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

1. Lightly grill or toast the bread on both sides.

2. Mix together the butter, green chilli, coriander, onion, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Spread this mixture on the grilled bread.