Newsletter Recips
March Edition Recipes.
Protein, Chocolate pudding.
Ingredients:
- 60g jumbo oats
- 300ml Alpro Chocolate Oat Milk
- 1 scoop (approx. 30g) chocolate protein powder
- 15g frozen blueberries
Recipe:
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In a bowl or jar, combine:
- 60g jumbo oats
- 300ml Alpro Chocolate Oat Milk
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
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Stir well until fully mixed and smooth.
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Add 15g of frozen blueberries on top.
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Cover and place in the fridge overnight (or for at least 4-6 hours).
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In the morning, give it a stir and enjoy! Optionally, add extra toppings like yogurt, nuts, or more fruit.
Macros:
Calories: ~440 kcal
Protein: ~32g
Carbs: ~45g
Fats: ~10g
Protein, Pancakes.
Ingredients:
- 150g egg whites
- 50g plain flour
- 1g baking powder
- 100g 0% fat yoghurt
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- Small amount of oil (for frying)
- Optional toppings: honey, fresh fruit
Recipe:
- Whisk 150g of egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, combine 50g of plain flour and 1g of baking powder.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites.
- Add 100g of 0% fat yogurt and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon, and mix until smooth.
- Heat a frying pan over high heat and lightly grease it with a small amount of oil.
- Once hot, reduce the heat slightly and pour a small portion of the batter into the pan.
- Cook until the bottom is crispy and golden, then flip to cook the other side evenly.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with honey and fresh fruit.
Calories: ~302 kcal
Protein: ~37g
Carbs: ~27g
Fats: ~2g
Lean beef, Smash burger.
Ingredients:
- 400g lean beef mince
- 1 egg
- 2 slices of onion
- 20g chopped gherkin
- Low-fat mayonnaise (to taste)
- Ketchup (to taste)
- 1 slice reduced-fat cheese (per burger)
- Burger bun
- Small amount of oil (for frying)
To prepare:
- In a bowl, combine 400g of lean beef mince with 1 egg and mix until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Place the patties in the fridge and leave them overnight to set.
When ready to eat:
- Fry 2 slices of onion in a pan until they become slightly browned and caramelised.
- In a small bowl, mix together:
- 20g of chopped gherkin
- Low-fat mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a beef patty.
- Cook until the bottom is nicely browned, then flip to cook the other side.
- When the burger is nearly cooked through, place 1 slice of reduced-fat cheese on top and allow it to melt.
- Remove the burger from the pan and lightly toast the bun in the same pan.
- Assemble your burger with the cooked onions and prepared sauce.
Lean Chicken, Fajitas.
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 300g chicken breast (sliced into strips)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or spray oil)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional, for spice)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 low-carb wraps (approx. 150-160 kcal per wrap)
- Optional toppings:
- 50g 0% fat Greek yoghurt (instead of sour cream)
- Fresh coriander (optional)
- Salsa (optional, low sugar)
Recipe:
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Marinate the chicken:
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (or longer in the fridge for more flavour).
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Cook the veggies:
- Heat ½ teaspoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (around 5-7 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Cook the chicken:
- Add the remaining ½ teaspoon olive oil to the pan.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked through and slightly golden (8-10 minutes).
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Combine:
- Add the cooked veggies back into the pan with the chicken and stir to combine and heat through.
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Assemble:
- Warm the low-carb wraps.
- Fill each with the chicken and veg mixture.
- Top with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt, fresh coriander, and salsa if desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Macros (Per Serving – 1 wrap with half the filling):
Calories: ~420 kcal
Protein: ~38g
Carbs: ~15g
Fats: ~10g
Lean beef, Stir fry.
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 300g lean beef mince (5% fat or less)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 100g broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced salt if possible)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
- Fresh coriander or spring onions to garnish (optional)
Recipe:
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Cook the beef:
- Heat ½ teaspoon olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the lean beef mince, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked (6-8 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Stir-fry the vegetables:
- Add the remaining ½ teaspoon olive oil to the same pan.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and courgette. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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Combine:
- Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili flakes (if using).
- Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Finish:
- Squeeze over the lime juice and give it one final stir.
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Serve:
- Plate up and garnish with fresh coriander or spring onions if desired.
Macros (Per Serving – half the recipe):
Calories: ~350 kcal
Protein: ~40g
Carbs: ~15g
Fats: ~15g