1. Scrambled eggs on toast - my back up dinner for when there's nothing in the cupboards (usually about 3 times a week!) Quick, healthy, low GI and minimal washing up - perfect.
2. Soups - leek and sweet potato, tomato and basil, pumpkin... make a huge batch, freeze and have for lunch or dinner when you need warming up. Top tip - add a little coconut milk to pumpkin, veg stock and curry powder and spices for a creamy spicy option.
3. Porridge - nothing beats it on a cold morning. If you can't stomach hot food in the morning, make a yummy cold alternative my mixing oats, berries or grated apple, soya milk and cinnamon.
4. Curry curry curry - again a back up for when I think I have nothing in but then find I have spices, curry powder, veg stock and some slightly withered looking veg. Tinned tomatoes are also a great addition, as are lentils, chickpeas or any frozen veg. Serve with brown rice for your carb cravings (only 170 calories per serving!)
5. Desserts in the winter tend to be heavier and you probably think of pies, crumbles and puddings. This yummy apple crumble gives you the comfort without the calories - try it!
Ingredients:
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled,cored and sliced
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
3 tablespoons of apple juice
For the topping
35g rolled oats
35g wholemeal flour
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of honey
Rind of half a lemon, grated
Place the sliced apple and cinnamon in a saucepan and cover with the lemon and apple juice. Cook on a low heat for ten minutes, until just soft. Mix the oats and flour with the olive oil, honey and lemon rind in a bowl. Transfer the apple to a baking dish and top with the oat mixture. Bake at 180C for 20 minutes until topping is golden brown.
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