Raspberries, Cream and Oats… YUM

We thought we would treat you with a deliciously indulgent desert, but there is a healthy element in there too… the raspberries. 

All you need are the following ingredients:

Half a pot of Cane Sugar porridge

A good sprinkle of light brown sugar

250ml double cream

Tbps of honey

1 punnet of fresh raspberries

All you need to do is the following:

Make sure you pre-heat the grill to a high heat. Scatter equal amounts of the porridge oats onto a backing tray. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the oats to help crisp, place under the grill for 3-4 minutes. Make sure you watch them carefully though as they can burn easily. Remove then when crisp and leave to cool slightly.

In a bowl whisky the double cream, then add the honey by gently beating it into the cream. You should then fold two-thirds of the warms oats through them cream.

When you are serving these divide half of the raspberries between two serving glasses, then you should top them cream and add the remaining raspberries. Finish with the reaming oats and a drizzle of honey if you fancy.  

It's a very berry thing.

Why not change your morning routine, leave your cereal in the cupboard, it's time you became adventurous.

This oat berry smoothie is so simple you can't go wrong. All you need is plain yogurt, mixed with 1/3 of a punnet of berries, with a handful of oats, splash of milk and one small banana.

Add all of these into your blender and mix well, and that's it, done.
Let us know how you get on!

Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

The snow has both its ups and its downs, of course the ups being the kids can have hours of outdoor fun making their very own Olaf. And the downs, well the fact that it literally does take hours… in the freezing cold. Can you think of anything worse than a standing in the cold with numb fingers and toes? We can… and that's standing in the cold and being hungry! Well… that is why we are here to help, whilst the little ones are off making snow angles and maybe your partners are too, why not indulge yourself with a warm pot of Tomato and Basil soup whilst you supervise. It'll keep the hunger at bay as well as warming your hands. No need to thanks us, that what we are here for.

Is It Still A New You?

Of course, we all say "New year, new me"  and do something completely ridiculous like decide we would like to climb the tallest mountain or give up shopping (of course, if you are a women or in fact know any women, you know this is the most ridiculous suggestion that has possibly ever been made, it will never happen).
We'd love to know what your new years resolutions were and if you have stuck to them or, well, given in.

My,My, My Fibre

Well what can we say, we keep telling you that fibre is the way forward... and this is why. There are two main types of fibre which are Soluble Fibre and Insoluble Fibre. Not to man people no the difference between the two and that is why we are here to help! Lets start with soluble fibre, it's mostly found in fruit, veg and of course OATS! The benefits of this are that it will form a gel in the intestines that is thought to slow down the digestion which will allow it to absorbs the carbohydrates.  Where as insoluble fibres are found in wholemeal flour and bread ect. This type of fibre is vital for a healthy digestive system. Well there you go, lesson one in fibre!

Homemade Granola- what's not to love?

Are you a kitchen goddess? Well get your apron on... you're going to LOVE this recipe! Even if you're a man, let your inner-goddess shine, you have no excuse not to try this!

This granola recipe is one that all the family can get involved in (maybe not the animals - if you have any) 

Your ingredients -

125ml of maple syrup
2 tbsp of honey
1 tsp of vanilla extract
3 pots of coconut and date porridge oats
100g of flaked almonds or chopped 
100g of dried berries (find them in the baking aisle)


Method - 

First, make sure you preheat your oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
Then you should mix the maple syrup, honey and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Once they are fully mixed together- add the 3 pots of coconut and date porridge oats and mix well.

Add the granola to two baking trays and spread them evenly... bake these for 15 minutes. Then add the almonds and dried berries to the mix and bake for another 10-15 minutes. 
Once golden brown remove from the oven and leave on the tray to cool down. 


And voila, you have some delicious homemade granola!

3 Secrets of Porridge

Well it's no secret that our hopper pots are delicious, but what you might not know is the benefit that you get from eating porridge as part of your daily routine.

Some of these are...

1. Appetite Regulation, our porridge has a high amount of dietary fiber. This will help to fill you up for longer, hopefully preventing you from overeating. 
2. Energy, carbohydrates are macronutrients which are needed for optimal brain function and to give you energy throughout the day.
3. our porridge contains Vitamin A, this is needed for your vision, cell and tissue growth and reproduction. 

Hello Heat Wave......

Have you seen the weather forecast for this weekend, it's going to be hot... hot... with a slice chance of it being hot!
We think it's going to be perfect weather for sitting in the garden with a pot of Tomato and Basil soup in one hand and chunky piece of bread in the other, with your feet in the kids paddling pool. Why? Just because you can, and the sun is the best excuse there is.

Schools out for summer!

So the end of term is fast coming, for some lucky people it is already here!
Do you have any plans during your time off?
Why don't you take advantage of this glorious weather and take a picnic down to your local National Trust park, but don't forget to pack your hopper pots.
You could even recycle your empty hopper pots and do some gardening, they are the perfect pots to grow different herbs in!

Just check out our website for all our tasty and healthy products.

A summer smoothie even the sun would worship

With all this summer weather, we thought we'd share with you one of our delicious smoothie recipes!  Sound tempting? It does to us at Hopper HQ!

Ingredients -

• 1/2 of the pot of porridge with cane sugar 
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 banana, cut into thirds
• 1/2 cup of fat-free milk
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 
Directions - 

It's so quick and easy you will not believe your eyes, put all of the ingredients into your blender all at once and blend until smooth. This recipe is best severed immediately! 

This recipe is so healthy you won't even feel guilty if you were to freeze it to make a tasty frozen treat! 

Don't wait around, the sun never does. So hop onto our website you grab the most important ingredient! 

Food for Feet!

Wow. The Tour de France starts this weekend, so now is the perfect time to join the cycling revolution. It's fun, healthy, cheap, liberating and good for our planet. And you know what all the pro cyclists live? Porridge.

Team GB are big fans of oats... we're not surprised as they help the body to release energy slowly, keeping you feeling fuller for longer, ideal for a long ride. And don't be fooled by their size, as these little oats are packed full of benefits. They are low in saturated fats, high in fibre and rich in traditional nutrients!

Our porridge Hopper Pots are packed full of goodness and perfect for those on the move. Their petite size makes from the go-to instant meal! Simply bring along a flask of hot water and you're ready to tuck into a pot whenever you want!

Are you getting your oats?

Game. Set. Match.

It's time to dust off those Tennis whites... Wimbledon has begun!

We've got two weeks of Tennis madness! Whether you're watching in the comfort of your own home, or heading down to SW19 we've got you covered. Our delicious Hopper Pots are perfect to keep your energy levels up high when the Tennis is going back and fourth... and if you are going to be joining those queues step away from the burger truck, and go for a healthy pot of noodles instead!

Just remember, all you need is a flask of hot water and a Hopper Pot! :-)

Festival Fever

Summer is here which means one thing… festivals!!

That’s right, the season of festivals has well and truly begun. Weekends packed with thousands of peoples in a muddy field, having a laugh with your friends and dancing until your legs don’t let you dance anymore! It’s definitely all about having fun!

Here at Hopper Heads HQ, we love taking along the Grasshopper Hopper Pots, they are small enough to pop in a bag without taking up too much space, meaning most of the meals for the weekend are sorted! They are super tasty AND healthy, so you don't need to worry about piling on any pounds - perfect!! 

Head to our website now and get ordering!! 

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So, Summer is coming... and we are all probably on a crazy rampage to shift the extra weight! Well look no further as our porridge can help!!

Even though the warmer weather is here and Summer is approaching, don't let it stop you from tucking into a delicious pot of porridge. The oats we use are all natural, which makes them 100% natural so they are the perfect breakfast solution, especially when on the move.

The 125 Countdown

Psstt... did you know for a limited time only our Hopper Pots will be on offer! 

Today all of our Porridges, Soups and Noodles in Hopper form will be available for only £7.50 (normally £8.75) - working out at £1.25 per pot!! What's the catch you say... well there is no catch, but you do have to be quick as this discount is only available for 125 minutes! 

The 125 countdown begins at midday today... but don't forget when you hop to the website, you need to enter HOPPER125 at the checkout.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Offer only available on the Hopper Pots.

• Discount code HOPPER125 must be applied at the checkout.

• This is only available on the 14.05.14 between the hours of 12:00pm - 14:05pm.

• Only available on the Grasshopper website.
• Postage & packaging charges still apply.

These boots are made for walking...

Do you know what month it is? Yes it's May... but did you know it's also National Walking Month?

That's right a whole month dedicated to walking! It's one the simplest forms of exercise and almost everyone can do - so don't even bother coming up with any excuses.

Walking is a great way to kick start a healthy lifestyle... as it allows you to exercise without having to go out running for miles - plus walking is something we can fit into our daily routines easily, whether it's taking the stairs, walking to work or even getting off the bus earlier.

What are you waiting for... it's time to get on your walking boots and get outside!

Kick start the day with a pot of fibre!

Today, new studies reveal that eating a bowl of breakfast cereal daily can increase a heart attack survivors' chances of living longer! 

Researchers found that diets with a fibre increase - especially cereals - was the link with lower death rates, and those who ate the most fibre had a 25% lower chance of dying in the nine years after their heart attack, compared to those who ate the least.

But remember this isn't the only benefit of fibre, as is also helps reduce blood cholesterol, improve glucose levels and lower blood pressure, just to name a few. 

A fibre based breakfast really is a great way to kick start the day... take our Porridge for instance, it's quick and easy to make, extremely tasty and packed full of fibre! 

Want to read more about the research and studies found? Click here to do so.

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Did you know... (2)

Did you know that porridge can help fight osteoporosis?
Grab a pot of our delicious oats and tuck in - a great way to keep your bones strong and healthy!

Did you know... that porridge can improve your sex life!

That's right... porridge oats can boost libido by helping to re-balance testosterone and oestrogen in the body. Testosterone drives sexual desire in both sexes. Men with low testosterone levels go off sex!!

Have you had your oats today?!