One thing many may think they’ll miss with a lack of sugar in their diet is baking. However, there are still many options available, especially with all the natural sweeteners available (fruit, rice malt syrup, stevia), and various savory concoctions. You really can still give Mary Berry a run for her money.

This recipe I had on my hit-list after speaking up in Cambridge a few weeks ago. Katie Bavester from Clean Eat Treats whipped up a batch of these savory courgette and sage muffins for us all. They were delicious.

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Recently I gave the lowdown on my thoughts on stevia. I was given a box of PureVia a while ago which I haven’t really used. I probably wouldn’t buy this variety of stevia and would opt for a less processed liquid variety, but I had it to use up so thought I would give it a go in a few recipes to test it out.

I know moving away from porridge and sweet breakfasts can be a bit of a hurdle so this could be a nice bridge if you’re still struggling with full on vegetable breakfasts. It’s … More about this

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How often do you eat vegetables as opposed to fruit for breakfast?

Of course while I appreciate fruit is always an option, it’s good to get into the habit of eating savoury breakfasts in equal, if not greater amounts so you keep your fructose tastebuds in check. Whilst spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes are the traditional vegetables we associate for breakfast, I’d thought I’d blog out some more creative options for you to ponder upon…

Courgette

Really love this because it’s light in flavour and watery (I don’t know why that matters!). Sometimes I just like to fry it in a … More about this

I’m quite getting into this video malarky and enjoying myself! The purple cast has been a bit of a blessing.

No merged words this week I’m afraid.

Please comment if you have any thoughts, breakfast ideas or things you’d like me to vlog about next!

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As much as I’ve grown to like a cooked breakfast, time’s not always on your side. Scrambled eggs and avocado, whilst relatively quick, does take longer than a cop out bowl of cereal. However there is an excellent time savvy solution – the almighty breakfast casserole.

Once cooked, the breakfast casserole is, quite simply, brilliant for the following reasons:

• It’s quick (microwavable)
• It’s transportable
• It’s high in protein
• It’s a way of getting vegetables in your breakfast
• You can chuck pretty much anything into it
• It’s rather tasty (well mine certainly are)

Convinced?

Here’s my favourite breakfast casserole recipe … More about this

This week is Farmhouse Breakfast Week, nothing other than a celebration of all things breakfast. From the traditional fry up to a the humble banana, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. I wouldn’t like to be around me if I was to miss it that’s for sure.

The best thing about #BreakfastWatch is that it’s inspired me to have something different everyday. It’s so easy to get into a routine with the same things, I’ve really enjoyed the challenge to try something new each day.

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One of my friends has been nagging me for ages to make her some sugar free granola, so this weekend I whipped up a batch of Sarah Wilson’s pumpkin spiced granola from her I Quit Sugar Christmas Meal Plan book and have shared the recipe below.

A great gift for Christmas I packaged up some  for my friends, and there’s still a load left to keep me going throughout the rest of December. It also made my whole flat smell amazing – the perfect set for some present wrapping and Christmas music.

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Fancy trying your hand at a wholly seasonal low sugar breakfast? Pumpkin porridge is the way forward I promise you. Not only are you getting into the Halloween spirit first thing, you are packing in some serious tasty porridge goodness to kick off your day.

I know it might be a little heavy to lug from the supermarket, but pumpkin should be firmly on your shopping list right now. This orange fleshy root vegetable is astoundingly versatile and has a number of super health benefits. High in fibre and low in sugar you are filling yourself up on minimum calories … More about this

Yes we know eggs are a fantastic low sugar high protein breakfast option but I’ll admit, they don’t always do for speed. You’re in a major rush, spend ten minutes looking for the travel card and suddenly a quick high carb bowl of cereal with some fruit seems the most convenient and practical breakfast option.

This is highly unlikely to sustain you throughout the morning, so getting some more low sugar high protein breakfast options into your breakfast repertoire is one of the most effective things you can start doing to steady blood sugar and control hunger. It’s one of … More about this