Happy Gut Happy You Challenge
Day 1
Today's Gut Health Fact:
Each and every one of our gut microbiota is unique, even with identical twins. Think of it like a fingerprint!
Today’s Tips on How to Look After Your Gut And Feel Good:
Ease off on the grease! Try and reduce your intake of high fat foods, as well as greasy and fried foods. Eating simple, more natural ingredients will be more beneficial to your gut health.
Do it with Activia:
Here’s a good way to kickstart your day by taking care of your gut 😊: THE VERY BERRY PANCAKE POWER RECIPE!
Easy American style pancakes are great for breakfast, and can be even greater with a warm berry compote. A delicious comfort food classic that is packed with billions of cultures thanks to Activia*!
The Very Berry Pancake
⏲ Prep Time: 10mins Cooking Time: 15 mins
🍴 Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS
50g wholemeal flour
50g porridge oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
2tbsp maple syrup
250g Activia Prune, Fig, Blackberry, & Raspberry & Rhubarb
5tbsp milk
1tbsp sunflower or coconut oil
200g frozen mixed berries
METHOD
1/ Place flour, oats, baking powder, 1tbsp maple syrup, 100g Activia and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
2/ Heat 1tsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, pour in the pancake batter in 2tbsp dollops, spacing 3-4 cm apart - you should fit 3-4 in the pan at a time. Cook over a medium heat for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes until holes appear on the surface, turn over and cook for a further minute. Set aside cooked pancakes and keep warm, repeat with remaining oil and batter.
3/ Meanwhile, gently heat berries in a saucepan or microwave until thoroughly thawed and warmed through.
4/ To serve, pile up the pancakes on two plates, top each with half or the berries, remaining Activia and maple syrup.
🥜 Flavour boost: add ground cinnamon to the pancake batter, or a handful of finely chopped walnuts or almonds for extra texture.
*Activia contains calcium which contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes. Enjoy as part of varied, balanced diet & healthy lifestyle.
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