Olivier's Favourite Breakfast

Written by
​Olivier Sanchez

​During our latest podcast, I answered the following question: “What food would you eat for the rest of your life?” with my most favourite breakfast and snack idea. This extremely satisfying and easy to do recipe packed a punch when it come to nutrients, antioxidants and other health-supporting compounds. Supplying a large portion of dietary fibre, both insoluble and soluble, this dish is ideal to soothe the gut and promote bulk and regular elimination. 

​Chia seed heaven

Time of preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking time: none required
Equipment: 1 kitchen bowl, 1 teaspoon, 2 jars or bowls
Ingredients (for 2):

• 200 ml water (or unsweetened coconut water)
• 6-8 table spoons chia seeds
• 4 tablespoon linseeds (flax — whole or ground)
• 1 tablespoon açaí berry powder (or haskap berry powder)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 handful blueberries (fresh or frozen berries mix)
• 1 Coconut yoghurt Nuts (optional)

1. Mix all ingredients (except yoghurt) in a bowl and leave to rest for 10–20 minutes 2. If the mix appears to thick add a little water or juice to dilute.
3. Divide the mix into two serving bowl and top with coconut yoghurt and few more berries.
​4. Serve and enjoy

​Anti-inflammatory liver-friendly Chia seed breakfast

Time of preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking time: none required
Equipment: 1 kitchen bowl, 1 teaspoon, 2 jars or bowls
Ingredients (for 2)

• 200 ml water (or unsweetened coconut water)
  
• 1 handful of strawberries
  
• 6-8 table spoons chia seeds
  
• 4 tablespoon linseeds (flax — whole or ground)
  
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  
• 1/2 teaspoon grated turmeric (or 1/3 ground turmeric)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon citrus peel powder*
  
• 1 passion fruit
  
• 1 Coconut yoghurt

1. Mix all ingredients (except yoghurt) in a bowl and leave to rest for 10–20 minutes 2. If the mix appears to thick add a little water or juice to dilute.
3. Divide the mix into two serving bowl and top with coconut yoghurt and few more berries.
4. Serve and enjoy

* to make your own powdered citrus peel, visit: https://www.exquisiteprivatechef.co.uk/its-all-about-food/citrus-peel