Monday 17 April 2017

Join My FREE 7 Day Eat Clean Challenge


Would you like to eat clean but don't really know where to start? Are you fed up of dieting and would like an eating plan that you could use for life? Then I'd love to have you in my FREE 7 Day Eat Clean Challenge.
It's a closed group on Facebook, where you'll be surrounded by men and women who are in exactly the same position as you. This group is entirely FREE and my only rule is that you get involved, by commenting and posting daily, because accountability is the key to SUCCESS here!
I'll be providing:
  • A MEAL PLAN GUIDE (WITH VEGETARIAN OPTIONS)
  • DELICIOUS RECIPES AND SNACKS
  • KID FRIENDLY MEALS
  • DAILY WORKOUT VIDEO (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)
  • SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION
If you think this is something that you would be interested in then come join me! I'll be hosting these groups once a month and I would love to help you start a better way of eating for you and your family.
Just send me a friend request on Facebook HERE with a message and I'll get you started. 
Let's get fit and healthy together!


Wednesday 12 April 2017

Veggie Egg Muffins


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These are so quick and simple to make and the pepper and peas give them a nice sweetness. They will keep for up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge. 
Great to grab on the go or you can heat them up and serve with a baked sweet potato and a side salad, delicious!
Yields: Makes 12 although you may get a few more.
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 pepper (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1/2 tsp each sea salt, black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp each paprika, chili flakes (optional)
Whisk eggs in a bowl, then stir in all other ingredients until combined. Pour into silicon moulds. (I found these work best as they don't need oiled and the muffins just slide out once cooked) Bake at 170c for 20 minutes.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes

Quick & Easy Vegetable Curry


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I came in from work one evening and actually threw this curry together in the kitchen with my coat still on!
I’m all about cooking tasty, healthy meals quickly. If its under 30 minutes, I’m happy! And you can cook this curry from scratch in just that…perfect!…
Yields: Serves 3 - 4
  • 1 aubergene, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 cups of passata
  • 1 can berlotti beans
  • 1 pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1tsp each of: sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garam masala, curry powder, dried herbs
Cook onions in a little coconut oil on medium for around 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add in all other ingredients and cook on low - medium heat for 20 minutes.
Serve with brown rice.
You can substitute the beans for chicken if you prefer a meat option.
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes

Banana & Raspberry Overnight Oats


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This is one of my favourite breakfast recipes. It’s creamy and indulgent without any of the guilt. It only takes minutes to prepare and in the morning it’s there all ready for you to eat.
What can be simpler than that?
  • 2 tbsp oats
  • 1 small tub 0% greek yogurt
  • 1/2 banana in slices
  • Handful of fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Optional: 1 tsp peanut butter
Place all ingredients into a mason jar or a blender is fine.
Place the lid on tightly and give a good shake.
Leave overnight in the fridge and in the morning pour out into a bowl with a shake of cinnamon on top.

Banana Pancake


Who doesn’t love pancakes for breakfast? Well here is a fast, easy way to have them the healthy way!
You could also add blueberries to the batter and watch them pop while cooking! Extra delicious!
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 banana
  • Strawberries
  • 0% greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • Shake of cinnamon
Blend together 2 eggs and 1 banana.
Melt a little coconut in a frying pan then pour in the pancake batter.
Cook on medium for a few minutes.
Place the frying pan under the grill to cook the top until it starts to turn golden.
Tip the pancake onto a plate, spread with peanut butter and a shake of cinnamon.
Serve with strawberries and greek yogurt.

My Super Easy Clean Hummus


Oh you’ll never buy shop bought hummus again once you try this easy peasy super fast recipe! Just try and save some for later…
You can store in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days or portion it of and freeze until needed. (It freezes really well)
Yields: 2 bowls
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 - 2 tbsp water
Place all ingredients except water into a high speed blender, adding the water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes

Spanish Omelette


This is my version of a Spanish omelette. It’s an all in one meal that is more substantial than your average omellete. Quick and easy to prepare and tastes delicious!
I like mine spicy but you could leave out the spices for a milder flavour.
Serve with a green salad.
  • 2 eggs & 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cooked sweet potato cut into cubes
  • Handful fresh spinach
  • 3 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 6 pitted black olives
  • 1/2 cup cooked soy mince or cooked turkey mince
  • Few cubes of feta cheese
  • Fresh basil
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Salt, pepper, paprika, chili flakes
Heat a frying pan on medium heat with coconut oil, place in spinach and let cook down for a few minutes. Add sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, mince, pinch of salt, pepper and spices and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add in the eggs and stir until all ingredients are combined in the pan. After a few minutes the omelette will be cooked on the bottom. Dot over the feta cheese and olives and transfer to a hot grill to finish off cooking the top.
Slide omelette onto a plate and top with torn fresh basil.

Banana Apple & Cinnamon Muffins




YES, you can have these for breakfast!! Yay! They are also delicious with an afternoon coffee, or just anytime you fancy one.
These muffins contain NO added sugar, the sweetness comes from the fruit and they’re gluten free too.
So what are you waiting for?! Get into the kitchen and get baking…
Yields: 12 mini muffins or 9 regular muffins
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour (made from blending oats)
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 chopped apple
  • Drizzle of honey (optional)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
I use a silicon muffin tray as there's no need to oil and they pop right out, otherwise lightly oil muffin pan. Preheat oven to 180c.
Combine eggs, banana & coconut oil in a bowl and mash together.
Add all other ingredients and mix together.
Divide evenly between muffin cups. (Optional - drizzle a little honey on top of each muffin) Bake for 20 minutes, then leave to cool before removing from the tray.
  • Cook time: 20 minutes