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Welcome back to a long overdue post! Today is a recipe that although perfect for the athlete, will also suit anyone in need of something on the go.

The athlete’s breakfast loaf has a healthy combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Although it may take a little time to prepare the day before, it’ll definitely save time in those morning rushes and ensure you get some nutrients in you first thing.

Ingredients:

350g oats

2 Bananas

2 Large eggs

200g Greek yogurt

2 tsp of baking soda

1 handful of walnuts

1 handful of dried fruit or fresh berries

1 handful of mixed seeds

Method:

– Blend the oats by themselves in a mixer

– Combine oats, baking soda, dried fruit, nuts & seeds in bowl and mix together

– Blend eggs, yogurt & bananas together and mix into the dry ingredients

– Place mixture in grease paper lined bread tray and pat out evenly

– Cover tray with grease proof paper

– Cook in oven at 175c for 60 minutes

– Remove, tun over and cook for another 15 minutes

– Remove, allow to cool For 5 odd minutes and enjoy!

Another jaw dropping recipe here to tease the taste buds and not batter the bank account. These little beauties have the grand total of 3 basic ingredients, although I do like to add a 4th by way of the ‘chocolate chips’.

I’ve used peanut butter but if you are following a strict paleo or low carb diet, or just don’t tolerate legumes to well, swap out for almond butter or a nut butter of your choice.

Ingredients

– 1 cup of peanut butter

– 1 large egg

– 1 to 2 tsp of honey

– 1 tbsp of cocoa nibs

Method

– Blend peanut butter, & honey together till an even consistency.

– Remove and mix the cocoa nibs in with a spoon.

– Grease an oven tray and measure out 1 inch dollops for each cooky. Now press each one to flatten out using a fork.

– Place cookies in preheated oven for 12-18 minutes at 180 degrees. Remove and if all cookies are evenly cooked, allow them to stand for 5 to 10 minutes to cool.. 👌

Today’s post is for optimising your post workout rehydration. Rehydration after exercise is just as important as hydration prior. It’s critical for your recovery and performance, whether that be performance in cracking on with your day or performance for your next planned workout.

You can start to experience a performance dip at just 2% dehydration. Relying on your thirst mechanism certainly won’t optimise the simplest but yet arguably most important performance enhancer – being hydrated. That’s why it’s important to ensure you continue to sip water both prior and during exercise.

In planning for your hydration strategy, an important thing to be mindful of is it’s not just getting liquid into your body, it’s how you ensure your body holds on to that liquid. This is especially important if your training early and have to get on with a busy day, or training late and about to embark on complete fasting period or 7 plus odd hours (aka – sleep!).

So without further ado, this is a simple but effective recipe you can make up after any workout.

Ingredients:

1. 400ml filtered water

2. 0.5 tsp of Sea / Himalayan pink salt

Salt is essential for replacing the electrolytes sodium and chloride that can get lost through sweating it out during a hard session. Electrolytes are the minerals your body needs for many basic functions.

Adding a small amount of a quality salt source is both essential for post training as well as post sleep.

3. 2 tsp of Chia seeds

Chia seeds can help to absorb liquid. They are also a source of electrolytes calcium and potassium. In adding them to the mix you’re further supporting your muscles to function. This is achieved whilst also supporting to keep precious water in and not just letting it pass straight through by way of urine.

4. 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Lemon juice is great to aid digestion and prepare your gut for the meal you’re going to replenish it with later.

5. 1 tsp of Honey

Ok, this one is optional. I would base it on the severity of the workout rather than taste. If you’ve been out of breath and raised a good sweat, that’s a fairly good indicator.

Honey has a high glycemic load meaning it will hit the blood stream fast and be transported to the liver and muscles, where it will be stored as fuel (glycogen) which you can access at a later point.

Welcome back to the super tasty and affordable recipe series! Today’s little gem is another grain and sugar free sweet treat.

I do have to add that to avoid hidden calories, as well as to ensure some of the micro nutrient quantities, please do spend the little extra and get proper cocoa powder rather than the sugary cheaper alternatives.

Ingredients:

– 2/3’s a cup of peanut butter

– 1 medium banana

– 1 & 1/2 tbsps of coconut cream

– 2 heaped tbsps of cocoa powder

– 1 large egg

– 1/2 tsp of bicarbonate of soda

Method:

– Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees

– Combine all ingredients in the blender, blending on low setting until an even consistency

– Fill cup cake tray to between half and two thirds for each cake

– Place in oven for between 12-15 minutes

– Allow to stand for 5 minutes and 👌