Instant Grub : Flapjacks

It has been fairly long since the last time I posted and I could use the excuse of being caught up in my first job but even then, not a good enough reason to have such a delayed post. So to make up for the lack of content, I bring to you one of my favourite breakfast recipes. It's oil-free, sugar-free and really easy to make. It's entirely vegan and full of goodness. Here I present my breakfast recipe for possibly the healthiest ever, FLAPJACKS.

Healthy Vegan Flapjacks 

  Flapjacks are possibly the most convenient, filling and healthy breakfast option out there. It takes 40 minutes to prepare on a weekend and you can store them for the rest of the week in freezer bags, take them out of the freezer, thaw, re-heat as necessary and enjoy yourself a filling breakfast. With that said, nothing tastes better than warm flapjacks right out of the oven (cooled appropriately to prevent blistering your tongue) so I would still recommend making smaller batches and having them fresh rather than storing them for too long. When I made this batch, it was my first meal after my detox, on the morning of my flight to India. I prepared 2 trays of these for the entire family to have as breakfast, and in the flight if anyone got a little peckish along the way. I might have overestimated our appetites because I ended up having these for lunch as well, not that I minded at all. Just a slight heads-up though, for those who like their flapjacks to be crunchier, these are more cake-y in texture due to the absence of oils which would otherwise give them the extra crunch. However, the nuts and seeds seem to perfectly compensate that for me. Keep scrolling to see photos of the ingredients and the recipe.

The Detox: Part 3- The Juice Recipes

 The Detox (Part 3)

This is the final post of "The Detox" series. It has the juice recipes I used on the different days of the detox. Yes, I had the same juice the entire day simply because I did not have the time to prepare juice every couple of hours but, that does not mean you have to do the same. Instead, it would probably be better to prepare the juice when you want to drink it and have it as fresh as you possibly can. I have listed all the ingredient down with the exception of water which goes into each of the juices in varied quantities. You can enjoy these juices any day for a great great boost of energy and nutrients. Try them out even if you do not wish to do the detox and you might just like the way they make you feel!

The Detox: Part 2- The Experience (Day 1-9)

Part 2 - The Experience 

Going into "The Detox" my main concern was a drop in energy level/lethargy, increased hunger and inability to focus on tasks due to low caloric intake. Throughout the detox I consumed 3 liters to 4 liters of juice daily which I prepared at the start of the day and consumed fresh coconut water once a day to give myself an extra boost of energy. Surprisingly enough, I didn't feel much of a change in energy levels during the detox and neither did I have cravings or hunger pangs. With that said, I must mention that I have a fairly clean diet in which I consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis so the transition into a juice detox was not necessarily a major change to my lifestyle. My experience during the detoxification process was influenced by my personal health and lifestyle choices which is why, anyone reading this post should note that the impact of a juice detox varies from individual to individual and one's experience is unlikely going to be identical to the next person on "The Detox".

Instant Grub: Double the Yum Vegan Burger

Double Patty, No Oil, No Added Sugar , Healthy & Low Effort Vegan Burger

When I think of a having a vegan burger, I think of a hearty and nutritious meal that tastes good and isn't much of a hassle during preparation. Which is why, I came up with this recipe which features an interesting blend of ingredients with 2 delicious distinct patties to bring the flavours of this burger to another level. I used absolutely no oil during the preparation as my non-stick skillet came in handy to prepare every component of this healthy burger. The freedom to alter this burger to your palette is given as you chose whatever sauce or dressing you fancy to kick it up a notch. I tried my hand at taking pictures during the process so you can enjoy the visual display or scroll down to the actual recipe and get started!

The Detox: Part 1- The Premise

"The Detox" will be a 3-part series of posts that will bring you through my 9-day detox experience from start to finish with information on the detox, daily updates and juice recipes, all in separate posts. This first post in the series aims to set the premise to why I carried out the detox and what it is essentially about. Enjoy reading!

Part 1- The Premise

After months of taking various medications, my body became reliant on them to function properly and as a result, my metabolism started failing me and my energy levels dropped drastically. Which is why, I needed to reboot my digestion and get my body back into shape once again.