Detox January: Granola Cups

January is always a great opportunity for a fresh start to the year and with that in mind we’ll be publishing a new recipe each Friday in January focused on detoxing! Making sure you have a healthy start to the day with a solid breakfast sets the stage for the rest of your meals. Prep these granola cups the day before and then just assemble them in the morning with your yoghurt and Fruitful Day fruits and you’ll be set for the day of productivity.

GRANOLA CUPS (makes 6 cups)

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup mashed banana
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts from the Fruitful Day box.
  • 1 ¼ cup oats
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Yogurt – organic full fat/coconut yoghurt
  • 1 tsp chia
  • 1 tsp cacoa nibs
  • Edible flowers (optional)
  • Chopped fruit from the Fruitful Day box; strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, pear, pomegranate, pineapple and mango.

METHOD

  1. Mix oats, chopped nuts, salt and spices in a bowl.
  2. Mix mashed banana and maple syrup together in a bowl.
  3. Mix oat and banana mixture together to form a dough.
  4. Grease a muffin tray or silicon mould and press the mixture into the sides of each mould to form a cup.
  5. Bake for 12 – 15 mins at 160 degrees C.
  6. Once the cups have cooled, remove from the tray and spoon yoghurt into each one.
  7. Top each cup with chopped fruit and nuts from the Fruitful Day box, chia seeds, cacao nibs and edible flowers

Healthy Breakfast Catering

Fruitful Day is always working on new ways to make healthy eating as easy and accessible as possible.

In partnership with Mix & Muesli, we are pleased to announce we are now offering healthy breakfast catering.  We will come to your office with everything you need for a fresh start to the day!  Choose from a range of fresh fruits, muesli, granolas, and pair it with yoghurt, honey, and cinnamon for a delicious and filling breakfast.

A healthy breakfast not only means more nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for your team, but also improved concentration and performance in your next meeting or event.  Studies show that healthy breakfast eaters are 79% more efficient than those skipping the first meal of the day and 67% more attentive in a morning meeting than they would be later in the day.  There’s a reason your mom used to tell you breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

Breakfast also sets the pattern for nutritious eating throughout the rest of the day and is a great to show your employees you’re invested in their well-being.

Catering starts from 400 AED for 15 people and can be customized based on your requirements.  Bookings must be made 72 hours in advance.  Currently only available in Dubai, UAE.  Contact [email protected] for more details!

 

Source: Telegraph One Poll

5 ways to send ❤ to your partner in Dubai

While you and the kids might be enjoying greener pastures, sunny beaches, or the hustle and bustle of a city, your significant other is probably stuck in Dubai for at least part of the summer working hard while its 50C outside.

Here are 5 ways to help them survive the summer and feel your love from far away!

1. Send a box of organic granola/muesli to your home

Without your helping hand, breakfast is probably a bit of rush job these days.  Make sure your partner is getting off to a healthy start with one of Mix & Muesli‘s signature mixes or personalize your own mix and choose from over 60 ingredients.  There’s sure to be a little something for everyone!

2. Send a box of fresh fruit to their office

There’s nothing like a box of cold fruit on a hot day and a Fruitful Day discovery box delivers just that.  With all the fruit washed and sliced so it’s ready to eat, this makes healthy snacking a no-brainer during the working day.  With it being stone fruit season in the region, you can expect delicious cherries, nectarines, and peaches like you’re used to from home!

3. Sign him up for a Glambox for HIM (or HER!)

Glambox have recently launched a monthly box for him with all the best grooming essentials.  Anyone stuck in the Dubai heat, appreciates a good moisturizer and some fragrance to keep fresh throughout the day.

4. Call a gym near you and ask for summer promotions

There some amazing deals out there – GuavaPass, for instance, are offering 4 class starter package for 279 AED, which is a great way for your partner to try a few new classes around the city and see if it’s a fit!

5. Encourage your partner to take time for a mental wellbeing check-up

Being away from loved ones in the summer can be tough.  We don’t take enough time to stop and ask ourselves how am I feeling today?Encourage your partner to use a quiet hour at work and book a 30- minute Mental Wellbeing Check-Up at The LightHouse Arabia.