FareShare works with hundreds of organisations across the food industry to obtain their surplus ingredients, using this food to supply our network of charities across the UK.
Here are a selection of delicious, cost effective recipes using surplus food, some basic ingredients, and requiring minimal fuss.
Use the drop-down menus to find the ingredient that you wish to cook with, select your dietary requirement and difficulty level, or try the search box to look through our recipe titles.
Posted:
Monday - January 23, 2023
1:54 pm
As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period - replenishing the body of energy and nutrients. For this reason, it is often referred to as the most important meal of the day.
Having a good breakfast is important for giving you the energy you need to face the day.
Here are some simple ways to enhance your breakfast to a little healthier and more satisfying!
If you have...
A cereal bar or biscuits
Why not try...
- Adding a glass of milk and some fruit
If you have...
Porridge or Readybrek
Why not try...
- Adding some fruit and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds
If you have...
Toast
Why not try...
- Topping with poached, boiled or scrambled eggs
- Topping with baked beans
- Adding nut butter to keep you fuelled
- Go further and add a small glass of juice or a piece of fruit to reach your five a day
If you have...
A bowl of cereal
Why not try...
- Topping it with some chopped or dried fruit
If you have...
Energy drinks and fizzy pop
Why not try...
- In a rush? Try porridge oats soaked overnight with yoghurt and frozen berries
If you have...
A full English breakfast
Why not try...
- Grill bacon and sausages rather than trying
- Cut off any visible fat
- Pile on mushrooms and tomatoes
- Add baked beans for a great source of protein and fibre
