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Easy suhoor recipes for all the family to enjoy. Suhoor is a tricky time to eat we hope you enjoy this simple smoothie recipe as much as we do. Packed with protein this will keep you feeling energized all day. Banana & Oat Smoothie Ingredients (serves 1-2) 1 Banana 1 Cup Oats 1 Cup Milk (you can use any milk alternatives too I like Almond Milk) 1 teaspoon honey Ice Optional: Dates Greek or Low Fat Vanilla Yoghurt Protein Powder Raisins Nuts Flax Seeds Coaco Powder Method: Add all ingredients into smoothie maker Blend until Smooth Enjoy Tips: You can always...

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Prepare for your suhoor in advance with this overnight oats recipe. Everyone can choose their favourite ingredients and they are perfect for those days when we snooze one too many times. Another nutritious slow release energy suhoor recipe. Blueberry Overnight Oats Ingredients (serving 1 jar per person) 1/2 Cup Oats 1/2 Cup Greek Yoghurt 2/3 Cup Coconut Milk (or use a milk of your choice) 1/2 Cup Blueberries (Fresh/Frozen) 1 table spoon Chia Seeds (optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup to taste Method: Add oats, yoghurt, milk and chia seeds into bowl and mix. Stir...

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So since March 2020 the world has faced a global pandemic, and one that has crippled the whole of civilisation as we know it!! Day to day life, work, food shopping, seeing loved once, #Ramadan, #Eid, visit to the doctors, school run, the economy, events …. Everything has changed!! #newnormal #theworldsgonemad Only Allah knows when things will get back to normal (if ever), and if #Santa (in the face of #BorisJohnson) will deliver the vaccine in time for Christmas? Who knows? But one thing I know is, as a parent working from home with children, has been close to impossible....

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Happy birthday to my first born So Little Muslim Books was inspired by this #littleman. Sulaiman, my first born, with your first born it’s a whirl wind. The first tar nappy change, first latch/feed, first burp, first sneeze, first stretch and yawn, the first sleepless night, the first nappy leak, projectile vomit, colic cry.....and that long awaited first smile. Those early first moments are something that you document (pictures or write them down. By your third baby you don’t have any memory left on your phone) and never forget!! I never thought (ever) that becoming a mum would be such...

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Mom to Irish triplets Irish triplets are when three children are born to the same mother within three years. A term I learnt while in hospital with Dawud my third baby.... “Irish triplets” it’s so surreal to know and see that I’m a mom of three children 3 years and under!! Alhamdulillah I feel blessed, overwhelmed and very tired. I have received messages from my followers asking if Little Muslim Books is still trading.... yes, yes and of course yes. Alhamdulillah! Yes we are! Although, I have been on unofficial maternity leave. Baby Dawud Javaid Alam graced us with his...

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Workings mums, busy mums, spread too thin mums, at home mums. I remember the first time I had mum guilt and it was..... the first month of having a baby. I expressed, fed him and went for a meal with just the hubby. We pulled away from our home and I was almost ready to cry, picturing my new born crying the whole time I’m out!! Rushing my meal and having visions of him screaming- called my mum in law when we got to the restaurant, before our food arrived and once we had eaten! I couldn’t wait to get...

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