About the Recipe
Here is why this simple four-ingredient combination is the ultimate powerhouse breakfast, and exactly how make it get the maximum health benefits.
Cocoa powder | Flavanols lowers blood pressure due to improving the nitric oxide levels in your blood. Nitric oxide widens your arteries to improve blood flow. The flow on effect is that it improves brain function, cognitive health, fucus and memory. Serotonin and endorphins, assist in keeping mood steady. Polyphenol, slows carb digestion and absorption which assists in insulin sensitivity. |
Cinnamon powder | Lowers blood sugar levels by preventing glucose spikes. High levels of antioxidants fight free radicals & reduces inflammation. Improves insulin sensitivity. Supports heart health by lowering bad cholesterol and triglyceride fat. |
Greek yoghurt | Protein, helps build muscle, repair muscle after exercise & assists in keeping you full. Calcium and phosphorus, working together they assist in bone density and generates energy. Postbiotic, strengthens the gut barrier, directly boosts immunity by stimulating antibody production. |
Honey | High levels of antioxidants that fight cell damage. Lower GI. NOTE: many properties are lost when using for cooking however the benefits are greater that using processed sugars. |
Ingredients
4 cups Greek yoghurt
1/3 cup raw honey
2 bananas
1 tbsp cinnamon powder
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation
Add raw honey to a frypan and place on a medium low heat.
Slice bananas and toss onto the honey.
Sprinkle the powdered cinnamon over the bananas and stir until caramelised.
Tip contents over the Greek yoghurt and sprinkle the optional dark chocolate chips over the top.