BLT Cup Makes: 2 Ingredients: 80g streaky bacon (3 pieces) 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1 tomato, diced 4 cherry bocconcini, chopped 1/3 cup Chobani yoghurt 1/2 scoop (15g) pure protein powder 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Line the inside of 2 muffin cup with a piece of bacon in each Cut the remaining bacon piece […]
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Today I am going to talk wardrobe! So the vast majority of my clothes I am still wearing are the same size as pre-surgery despite loosing in excess of 50kg. In hindsight I wore a very limited selection of my wardrobe that were ridiculously stretched and distorted to fit me or I had bought online from overseas so wasn’t a […]
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Protein Enriched Thai Pumpkin Soup Makes: 6 portions (3/4 cup each) Ingredients: 750g butternut pumpkin 1 onion 1/2 celery stalk 1 potato 4 garlic cloves 1 tablespoons red curry paste 2 chicken stock cubes 165ml light coconut milk 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder Method: Peel and chop the vegetables to similar size and place either in a slow cooker […]
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This week – 0.9kg Since Surgery – 34.7kg Total – 53.6kg Another week gone and another weigh in. Had to do an emergency dash to our GP clinic this morning for my little guy and ran into my normal doctor in the hallway. She did a look up and down with a big smile telling me that I’m looking good […]
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Sweet and Sour Sauce Makes: 2 family sized portions or 16 bariatric portions at approx 1/4 cup each Ingredients: 440g can crushed pineapple in juice 400g can crushed whole peeled tomatoes 1 onion 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 1 zucchini 1 red capsicum 4 garlic cloves 1 chicken stock cube 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy […]
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Protein Enriched Raspberry Jam Makes: 35 portion approx. (1 portion is 1 tablespoon) Ingredients: 3 cups frozen raspberries 1/2 cup white chia seeds 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup xylitol (see recipe Notes) 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder Method: Place the water, xylitol and protein powder in a bullet blender and process until smooth Add to a saucepan with the […]
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Vanilla Protein Slab Cakes Makes: 20 portions Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/3 cup egg whites 1 cup milk 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder 3/4 cup coconut flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Method: Preheat oven the 170 degrees Celsius and prepare a brownie tin by spraying and lining with baking […]
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Motivation is the word of the day. Tuesday, until 2pm, is the only time in the entire week I get any time to myself. While I should have been catching up on sleep I had different plans. I went and bought myself a second hand bike. I will continue to push myself and get these exercise endorphin going through my […]
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Nude Chicken Kiev Balls Makes: 8 Ingredients: 500g lean chicken mince 125g cream cheese 1 scoop puree protein powder (see recipe Notes for alternative option) 4 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 shallot, finely diced Salt & pepper, to taste Method: Place the cream cheese in a microwave friendly bowl an heat until the cream cheese is soft enough to mixed […]
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Chunky Apple Custard Makes: 8 portions Ingredients: 800g can pie apples 2/3 cup milk 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder 2 eggs 2 tablespoons xylitol 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted Method: Place 1/4 of the can of apples in a blender with the protein powder, milk, eggs and xylitol Blend until smooth Pour into a heavy based saucepan and add […]
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