Breakfast in Antwerp | Loes & Krikke Express

As I told you in my previous post; many nice restaurants and coffeeshops have recently opened their doors in Borgerhout. I love how I can go for a nice breakfast only five minutes away from me. Today my friend and I went to Loes & Krikke Express. I've been there quite a few times for a coffee, but I was always drooling over the granola they served. Today I finally decided to go and try one. We set ourselves by the window and enjoyed our granola, hot chocolate (with real melted chocolate), flat white and not to forget that little piece of brownie that comes with your drink. It's even worth just going there for that little piece of brownie you get. It's the best ever! The people who work there are very nice, and it's fun to watch all the people who sit there with their children before dropping them of to school or after picking them up. 

Everything is also very reasonable priced! I paid €7,50 for my sweet hot chocolate and big and beautifully served granola. 

They also serve spelt sandwiches, salads, brownies and other sweet goodness. There's also a small range of chocolate, coffee, postcards and little notebooks for sale. I really love this place and I think you should definitely pay a visit even if you're not in the neighborhood. 

Some of the pictures were taken by me, but the best ones are Renée's work. Check out her website here: http://reneevanzadelhoffphotography.tumblr.com/

    

RECIPES - Basic Granola (Breakfast)

If you follow me on instagram, you might've noticed how I've been obsessing over "living a healthier life". I follow a crazy number of fitness motivation accounts, work out almost every day and try to eat as healthy as possible. I knew it wouldn't be easy to switch from cookie monster to skinny b****, but I figured I'd start with the basics. 

I was looking for a way to have a healthy breakfast on schooldays without having to spend an hour on slicing fruits. The answer was gra-no-la. It only takes 15min of your sunday to make enough granola for an entire week of school/work! So, this is what I've been having for breakfast five days out of seven, since I took of for my trip to healthy life. A fresh orange juice and granola with almond/soy/nut/rice/coconut milk. 

What you need:

- 2 teaspoons coconut oil

- 150g oats

- 1/4 cup flaked almonds

- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

- 1/4 cup pitted and chopped dates

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- 2 teaspoons honey

- 2 teaspoons natural almond butter (I got mine at Albert Heijen)

What you do:

1. Mix all the ingredients (apart from the coconut oil) together in a bowl using a wooden spoon.

2. Heat a frying pan and melt the coconut oil. (medium heat)

3. Throw the mix in the pan and spread evenly.

4. Keep an eye on your granola and stir from time to time.

5. After ten minutes or so it should be all done and crispy!

If you tried this recipe, post a photo on instagram and tag me @parpies! I can't wait to see your results!

Love!

Adapted from one of my favorite food blogs "a feast for the eyes"!