There’s nothing like a quick and healthy breakfast you can whip in a flash when you’re in a hurry. This granola toast with cream cheese, figs and honey makes the for the perfect start to a work day.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 5 min

INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 slices sourdough rye bread, toasted
4 black figs, sliced
½ cup sugar-free granola
1 orange, zested
2 tbsp honey

METHOD
1. Mix the cream cheese with vanilla and spread onto toast.
2. Place figs on top of toast. Scatter over granola and zest, then drizzle with honey.

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

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Say ‘goodbye’ to boring work meals and ‘hello’ to these deliciously perfect scrambled eggs with mixed greens. Whip it up in the office kitchen for extra convenience.

SERVES 2 // COOKING TIME 6 min

INGREDIENTS
6 eggs
5 tbsp milk
¼ cup spinach, ripped
¼ cup sugar snap peas, sliced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tbsp olive oil

METHOD
1. Whisk the eggs and milk until combined. Then fold in the spinach.
2. Place in a microwave-safe bowl for 5 minutes, removing from the microwave every 1 minute to mix.
3. Scatter over peas, and dress with lemon zest, juice and olive oil.

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

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With the festive season past, it’s time to get back to the grind and find your balance in the new year. This 2019 it’s all about a healthy move towards sustainable and easy meals, and what better place to start than with back to work and school lunch ideas? Get our top picks below!

By Taryn Wilson

1. WRAPS

Fill them with your favourite ingredients and get going!
Try it: Protein powder wrap with chicken, sun-dried tomato hummus and watercress

2. SANDWICHES

Nothing beats a delicious BLT, and you can change up this classic to suit your taste buds.
Try it: Cheat’s hummus and bacon club sandwich

3. WHOLESOME SALADS

They’ve had a bad rep for a long time, but salads can be a super drool-worthy lunch if you find the perfect combination of ingredients and flavour.
Try it: Summer bread salad

4. SNACK ATTACH

Fruit, nuts, oat balls, eggs, veggies – the possibilities for healthy treats are endless and can make for an especially yummy lunch to look forward to.
Try it: Raw cookies, nectarines and jammy eggs pack

5. STIR FRY

Looking for something hot and with added flavour? Stir frys are versatile, flavoursome and a favourite when it comes to healthy dishes!
Try it: Soy-glazed chicken and exotic mushroom medley

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