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Smashed Avocado on Fried Halloumi with Tomatoes and Egg

Serves: 1

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 3-4 mins

INGREDIENTS:

½ small, soft and ripe avocado

½ tsp fresh lemon juice

Pinch of chilli flakes

1½ tsp olive oil

65g halloumi, cut lengthways into 2 slices

3 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 medium free-range egg

COOK’S TIP

Frying the egg for 3 minutes will give a runny yolk. Cook for a little longer,if you prefer.

NON-FAST DAY

Double the portion size.

Smashed avocado on toast is such a favourite for brunch. Here the fried halloumi takes the place of starchy bread, to make a firm and tasty base. Serve a colourful, leafy salad alongside.

1. Place the avocado flesh in a bowl with the lemon juice, chilli flakes, ½ teaspoon of the olive oil and some salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mash with a fork until combined but still slightly chunky.

2. Place the remaining oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the halloumi slices, quartered tomatoes and crack in the egg. Fry everything for 3 minutes, turning the halloumi halfway through.

3. When the egg is cooked and the halloumi nicely browned, transfer the halloumi to a plate. Spread the smashed avocado over the cheese, top with the tomatoes and egg, and serve.

Blueberry and Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Serves: 1

Prep: 3-4 mins

INGREDIENTS:

100g silken tofu

100g full-fat Greek yoghurt

50g frozen blueberries

1 medjool date, stone removed

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cocoa powder

This creamy smoothie gets a protein boost thanks to the tofu, while the cocoa not only adds flavour, it’s also surprisingly high in fibre. Ideal for taking to work or for breakfast in a hurry.

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.