One For The Sweet In Your Life

Whether it's your partner, family or even yourself why not indulge this weekend with these homemade treats? 
Honey and Apple Cranach 


All you need is the following key ingredients:


1kg baking apples, make sure you peel, core and cube them


3tbsp running honey

2 pots Cane Sugar porridge

2-3 tbsp demerara sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)


240ml double cream

150ml natural yoghurt

What to do:

Start by cooking the apples in a very small amount of water until they are soft and you're able to mash them until smooth with the honey, then allow to cool.  

Then gently toast the oats in a dry frying pan until they are a golden colour. Allow them to cool and then mix them with the demerara sugar, once mix, then whip the cream until it is thick and fold in the yoghurt. 

In a large glass dish or whatever you would like to serve them in, layer some of the apples into the bottom of the glass and sprinkle some of the oats over them, then spoon in some of the cream mixture. You should repeat this in layers until all of the mixture had been used, finishing with a layer of cream. 

Before you should serve these allow them to cool, then sprinkle over a little more of the demerara sugar. And the added bonus? There isn't even that much washing up to do! 

Add some nuts!

Porridge... it's a great meal for breakfast. It is healthy, filling and leaves you feeling warm - what's not to love?

If you love fruits then our Cinnamon & Raisin porridge is perfect for you... and why not pimp your porridge by adding in some chopped nuts for an added crunch!

Let us know how you pimp your porridge in the morning.

Pimp Your Porridge!!

Grasshopper Pots are available online in a standard and hopper pot.

Porridge, it's a perfect way to warm up on a cold winters morning!

Whether you prefer something plain and simple, or maybe something fruity, or even some spice... it's the perfect breakfast for the whole family!

Here at Hopper Heads HQ, we want to know how you 'Pimp Your Porridge'... what ingredients do you add to make you're breakfast special? Simply leave a comment or send us a tweet - don't forget to use the hashtag #PimpYourPorridge

OATS are on the rise

Healthista have done a great article about oats... and guess what Grasshopper porridge were featured - hurray!!

Head over and take a read for yourself here.

National Porridge Day!

It's national porridge day - hurray! 

Great timing as well as the weather has turned a lot cooler - it's time to start getting those wooly jumpers out and don't forget your pots of porridge! Warm up and eat up with these delicious oats. 

Check out our Porridge's over on our website, grasshopper-foods.com

Power Foods!

Did anyone see the September issue of Woman & Home?

In the 'Top 10 Power Foods' article, Oats came in top! Hurray.

"Oats. They deliver B vitamins while being rich in low-GI soluble fibre. This means they are digested gradually, helping prevent peaks and dips in blood glucose and energy levels."

Oats are clearly good for you and help to keep your body healthy - whilst releasing energy slowly, which is perfect to keep you going throughout the day! Why not try something from our porridge range for breakfast. Delicious and healthy - what could get better!

Here are the 'Top 10 Power Foods':

1. Oats
2. Lentils
3. Kale
4. Plain Yoghurt
5. Avocados
6. Bananas
7. Salmon
8. Water
9. Steak
10. Eggs

Pregnancy & Oats!

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With a number of celebrity babies due over the next several months, we thought now would be a great time to give you a number of tips and tricks to keep you and your unborn baby healthy until the joyous arrival. Did you know that eating porridge oats is especially good for you whilst pregnant?

Yes! It’s true! Oats are an excellent potent source of vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates, all of which are needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy. They contain high amounts of vitamin B1, B2 and E which all work together to release energy and keep the body healthy.

Porridge is also a great source of folic acid which is very important to ensure healthy development of the foetus during the first trimester. Add variety to your breakfast by having a Hopper Pot of Fruity Coconut & Date or Cinnamon & Raisin or even keep it simple and sweet with just an added touch of Cane Sugar.

Not only is this beneficial for you it also will be for your baby as well.

Extreme Kayaking!

Photograph by Chris Korbulic

What do you think of extreme sports? Is it something you see as thrilling and exciting or terrifying and scary?

Recently photographed kayaking over the Santuario waterfall in Brazil, Chris Korbulic and his friend Ben Stookesberry love extreme sports especially kayaking. The sense of danger and unknown gives them a buzz and has an air of excitement. Stocking up on fuel food keeps them going and having a slow release of energy helps these guys keep strong and helps power through.

All we can say is well done to the pair as this is truly extreme... and terrifying!

Let us know what you think of extreme sports!

Fruity Smoothie

What is it that they say about the simple things in life being the best?

Our gorgeous fruity smoothie with a hint of coconut - a healthy, quick & filling breakfast option fill of fibre!

Ingredients:
A pot of Coconut & Date porridge
250ml skimmed milk
1 banana
10 frozen or fresh strawberries
1/2 teaspoon of honey

Method:
Blend all ingredients until it has reached desired thickness (if too thick, add water/milk).

Best served cold.

Perfect for summer!

Get Your Beach Body Ready!

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Well well well. The sun is shining in the sky and the frost has melted from the ground, meaning spring is nigh. The Body Goddess Law requires you to journey to a beach holiday. What will you do about that beach body?

There’s actually an easy and fuss-free way to get in shape. You don’t need to break sweat for months to look like a goddess in a bikini. With these quick and easy tricks, your beach body will earn some serious stares.

As you know, oats are incredibly good for you. But they also do wonders when it comes to dieting as they are a slow-releaser of energy that keeps you fuller for longer. Have a pot of Cinnamon & Raisin in the morning and that’s guaranteed to keep you going until lunchtime. And at less than 250 calories a pot!

Why not consider our soups at lunch? Ditch the mayo sandwich and heavily dressed salads... At around 100 cal (yes - you heard right, only 100!) our three flavours are filling, nutritious and so easy to prepare. Choose from Lentil & Coconut, Mushroom & Chive or Tomato & Basil and have it with a slice of wholemeal toast if you like.

Treat yourself to a healthy, properly cooked dinner meal - we’re thinking lean meat or fish with plenty of greens. Stick to this routine and you’ll see results in no time.

Fantastic Flapjacks

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What is it that they say about the simple things in life being the best? In this case it's definitely true... Here at Grasshopper we pride ourselves on being very quick and convenient to prepare, but if you have 5 minutes to spare, there are plenty of delicious goodness recipes that can be made using out porridge pots.

Did you know you can make classic, chewy and good for your soul flapjacks that are so easy to do... and hard to beat!

Ingredients:

4 pots of Grasshopper’s Cane Sugar Porridge
175 grams butter
100 grams soft brown sugar
1 tablespoon golden syrup

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150C. Lightly grease a 20cm baking tin.
2. In a large pan, melt together the butter, sugar & syrup, while stirring. When melted, remove from the heat and stir in the porridge oats.
3. Pour into tin and smooth the surface with a spoon. Bake for 35-40 mins or until the edges are brown and the surface has turned golden.
4. Place the tin on a wire rack. Cut into squares after 10 minutes, but leave to cool completely before removing from the tin.