Peanut Boost Protein Balls Makes: 12 Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries  3 scoops (90g) pure protein powder  2 tablespoons flaxseed flour 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons water  Method: Place the oats, cranberries, protein powder and flaxseed flour in a food processor and blend until a breadcrumb
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This way in Wednesday is a special one this week. This week marks six months since I had my surgery. I had no idea what to expect but all I had hoped for was a 900 g loss to take me to a grand total of 60 kg lost. This week – 2.6kg  Since surgery
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Today was a much better day for me all around. Physically, nutritionally and mentally. Tuesday is my ‘me’ day and while I probably should have been doing domestics around the house, today I thought stuff it! I’m actually having a ‘me’ day. I decided to check out the walking track recommended by the SSO in
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Chicken and Mushroom Wonton Ravioli Makes: 3 Ravioli  Ingredients: 6 wonton wrappers 40g chicken mince 1 garlic clove, finely diced 1 mushroom (stem removed), finely diced 1/3 scoop (10g) pure protein powder Method: To prepare the filling place the mince, Mushroom, protein powder and garlic mixing until well combined Place the wonton wrappers on a
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The Tina Special Sausage Rolls Makes: 16 portions Ingredients: 4 mountain bread wraps 1/2 cup pine nuts 500g chicken mince 1 cup natural sundried tomatoes, sliced 1 cup bay spinach, shredded 200g feta cheese, diced 5 garlic cloves, finely diced 2 scoops pure protein powder Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line two
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Mexican Chicken Stacks Serves: 6 or 15 Bariatric portions Ingredients: 500g chicken mince 1 onion, finely diced 1 large carrot, grated 1 zucchini, grated 400g kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoons chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon
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Chocolate Protein Mousse Serves: 4 portions (approximately 1/2 cup each) Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 4 teaspoons xylitol* 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cacao 4 tablespoons hot water  *xylitol can be replaced with any artificial or low calorie sweetener of your choice Method: Seperate the eggs and place the whites in a mixing
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Today I am still feeling a bit left of centre and still a bit off so I remind myself of one of my favourite quotes. So today I am going to reflect on the good in my day! Regardless of how awkward and uncomfortable it makes me feel, today I graciously accepted the five compliments
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Today I have had an emotionally charged flat day (due to circumstances external to my sleeve) and has left me wanting to resort to my old habits of eating my feelings…… So instead of eating I found another outlet for my stress related food desired in cooking delicious and healthy food to stock up the
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Tex-Mex Sausage Rolls  Makes: 20 portions Ingredients:  5 mountain bread wraps  500g lean beef mince  435g can refried beans  1 onion, finely diced  4 garlic cloves, finely diced  1 packet taco seasoning  1 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot to suit your tastes) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs  4 scoops (120g) pure protein powder  Method:  Preheat oven
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