The Workshop and the Recipe!

In that lull between Christmas and New Year I ran a detox and revive yoga workshop, there was such a fantastic turn out and I think a bit of time out to recharge the batteries was just what everyone needed.  It was a lovely sunny morning and I could sense the positivity in the room.

I am sure everyone enjoyed the yoga and I hope everyone appreciated an introduction to some things we don't cover in class, as well as some of the usual pranayama and asana practice.  What was really overwhelming was the response to the time we spent after class having tea and fruit and some of my seeded bites (recipe below) It was a lovely gathering of like minded individuals, there was such a strong community feel about the whole occasion.  Many people have asked for the recipe, so here goes....

It is loosely based on a recipe from one of the River Cottage Handbooks but of course I always have a compulsion to change any recipe I attempt!!

125g butter (coconut oil is a great substitute for those wanting dairy free)
70g soft brown sugar
100g honey
150ml of any fresh fruit juice - think orange for sweetness or maybe cranberry for a sharper taste
Zest of an orange
200g porridge oats
125g mix of seeds (I used flax seed, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
150g mixed dried fruit (tailor this to your own taste - I love sour cherries and cranberries)

Preheat the oven to 180degrees/gas 4.  Put the butter/oil, honey, fruit juice and orange zest in a large saucepan over a low heat and stir time to time until the everything has melted together.
Remove from the heat, add the oats, fruit and seeds and stir well.
Transfer the mixture to a greased and lined baking tin (18x25cm or what ever you have) Press down lightly.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.
This bit is really important - LET IT COOL BEFORE YOU SLICE AND REMOVE FROM TIN AS IT IS VERY CRUMBLY!!
These will keep in an airtight tin for up to 10 days but there is no way they will last that long as everyone will devour them!!

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