Healthy, delicious, quick and easy! This stovetop granola ticks all the boxes when it comes to a wholesome breakfast for everyone.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 15 min

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp vanilla essence
4 tbsp olive oil
2 cups oats
½ cup desiccated coconut
½ cup flaked almonds
4 pears, chopped

METHOD
1. Heat the honey, vanilla essence and olive oil in a pan over low-medium heat.
2. Add the oats, desiccated coconut and almonds. Fry for 2 minutes, until golden and fragrant.
3. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
4. Serve the granola topped with chopped pears and fresh milk.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

These frozen muesli cups are another great summer breakfast option!

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This roasted apple yoghurt with oat crumble is the perfect breakfast to add to a balanced lifestyle! It’s also great for the whole family to enjoy.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 1 hour 20 min

INGREDIENTS
For the apples
4 apples, halved and cored
4 cups water
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
For the oat crumble
1 cup oats
¼ cup coconut flakes
4 tbsp almond butter
6 tbsp honey

METHOD
For the apples
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Add the apples, water, cinnamon and vanilla to a baking tray.
For the oat crumble
1. Mix all ingredients together and lay on a lined baking tray.
2. Bake the apples and oat crumble at the same time. Bake the apples for 1 hour, until the liquid has reduced and apples are soft. Bake the crumble until golden, about 10 minutes.
3. To serve, put double-cream yoghurt in a bowl and top with apples and the crumble.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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Believe it or not, brown rice can make a yummy and nutritious brekkies! You can whip up a big batch of this cocoa puffed rice cereal with honey and vanilla milk to enjoy throughout the week.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 1 hour

INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp olive oil
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup honey
1 tbsp vanilla essence
Pinch salt
5 cups brown puffed rice
To serve
4 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
2. Add the olive oil, cocoa, honey, vanilla and salt to a small pot.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. Place the puffed rice in a large bowl, pour the cocoa mixture over and mix until all the rice is coated.
5. Tip out on to a lined baking tray and bake for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow rice to crisp up for 30 minutes.
6. Allow to cool before breaking up.
7. To serve, mix the milk and vanilla together. Sprinkle cocoa pops into a bowl and pour over the vanilla infused milk.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimage.co.za

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Yes, this is a real thing, and something we are obsessed with lately. Savoury oats are a great way to get a nutrient-packed brekkie, and they also make an amazing weekend breakfast for dinner meal. Try them out and let us know what you think.

SERVES 2 // COOKING TIME 20 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp coconut oil
150g oats
3 sprigs thyme
Salt and black pepper
½ tsp chilli flakes
½ cup chopped mushrooms, sautéed
1 cup chopped kale, plus extra to serve
2 eggs, poached
Olive oil, to drizzle

METHOD
1. Place the coconut oil and oats in a saucepan over high heat. Evenly toast the oats for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 cup of boiling water to the pan.
2. Turn the heat down and place the oats back on the heat, bring to a low simmer. Add the thyme, a pinch of salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Cook this for another 5 minutes or so, until it reaches your desired consistency.
3. Stir the mushrooms and kale through the hot oats and leave to cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Serve with poached egg, extra kale and a drizzle of oil.

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