{"id":269358,"date":"2025-09-21T06:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T04:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/?p=269358"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:38:05","slug":"avocado-bruffin-breakfast-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/avocado-bruffin-breakfast-brunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Indulge in creamy, dreamy avo\u2019s for breakfast or brunch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What does indulgence mean to you? It\u2019s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there\u2019s a spot of indulgence involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocados are the ultimate foodie indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that treats and indulgences can create positive moments in our days, leading to increased happiness and a sense of contentment. Well, one medium avocado contains 13 g of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. Foods higher in good fats may lower the risk of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self-care spoils also reduce stress and help improve mental health. The good fats found in avos facilitate thought-processing, hormone-production and stress-reduction mechanisms within the brain. Avos are one of the original mood-boosting foods! They also contain essential fatty acids and nutrients, like lutein and fibre, which are essential to brain cognition and sound mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show treats can also make healthy habits more enjoyable and sustainable, like rewarding yourself with a little something special every time you do 50 burpees at the gym or stick to your healthy eating plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both green-skinned and dark-skinned avos are equally nutritious as they are high in heart-healthy fats, vitamin K and biotin, and free from cholesterol and sodium. Avos can also form part of a successful energy-controlled diet for weight management, and they support overall health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words your secret indulgence, when it\u2019s creamy, dreamy avos, is actually just as good for you as your healthy habit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a gazillion ways to immerse yourself in the joys of avos: for breakfast, lunch or supper; as toppings, stuffings or dips; warm, cold or frozen; mashed, diced or sliced; as a snack, a side or the main event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life\u2019s too short to keep the best for later, especially when it comes to food. Haul out the good crockery, break out your favourite table linen, and savor the sweetness of life. Just make sure you add an indulgent avo or two to your menu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a great idea for breakfast or brunch, especially on a lazy Sunday morning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indulge in a creamy bruffin for breakfast or brunch. PHOTO: The South African Avocado Growers’ Association.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bruffin (Brioche Muffin) with Avo Butter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makes 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + rising<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking time:<\/strong> 35 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR THE DOUGH<\/p>\n\n\n\n