Turkey Burgers 

Makes: 6 standard burgers or 12 bariatric burgers

Ingredients:

• 500g turkey mince 
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 
• 1 egg
• 1/2 large onion, finely diced
• 1/2 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh parsley 

Method:

• Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and massage the mixture through your hands until well combined 
• Shape the mixture into 6 standard burgers or 12 bariatric burgers 
• Place in the fridge covered with plastic wrap for 30 minutes 
• Heat a heavy based frying pan over a medium heat
• Spray the pan with cooking spray and cook the burgers in batches so the pan isn’t over crowded
• Cook the burger for 3-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through 

Nutritional Value per bariatric burger:

• Calories: 120
• Total fat: 6g
• Total carbohydrates: 3.4g
• Protein: 12.4g

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

 

Macaron Inspied Protein Cookies

Makes: 40 cookies or 20 sandwich cookies 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond meal
• 3 scoops chocolate protein powder 
• 6 egg whites
• 3 teaspoons stevia or xylitol 

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 140 degrees Celsius and either line 2 baking trays with baking paper or have 2 silicon macaron trays ready
• Mix together the almond meal and protein powder in a small mixing bowl
• In another clean dry bowl beat the egg whites until you have stiff white peaks 
• Add in the stevia to the egg whites and beat until mixed through, do not overwhip
• Add in half of the dry mixture to the egg white folding through with a spatula until just combined
• Repeat with the remaining dry mixture until just combined
• Spoon the mixture into a piping bag or ziplock bag and cut off the tip
• Pipe the mixture into 2cm circles across the prepare trays
• Allow the piped Cookies to sit on the trays for 15-20 minutes 
• Place the trays in the oven and cook for 2 minutes
• Open the oven door to release any excess moisture then shut the door allowing the cookies to finish baking for another 15-18 minutes
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool

Nutritional Value per single cookie:

Note: double for a sandwich cookie and add the NV of you chosen filling

• Calories: 27
• Total fat: 1.5g
• Total carbohydrates: 0.4g
• Protein: 2.5g

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shown has the following fillings from left to right; natural smooth peanut butter, cream cheese with raspberry chia jam and organic chocolate coconut spread 
• Store in an air tight container for up to 7 days
• This recipe is not suitable for the freezer.

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Lentil and Vegetable Curry

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 can drained and rinsed lentils (or 1 & 1/2 cups soaked lentils)
• 70g onion
• 80g carrot
• 50g parsnip
• 80g celery
• 80g zucchini
• 80g eggplant
• 100g pumpkin
• 3 garlic cloves 
• 1 long red chilli
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Method:

• Dice all vegetables to your preferred texture and size
• Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil
• Place the lid on the saucepan and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer
• Simmer for 60-90 minutes
• Serve with rice or 2ID naan 

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months 

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Protein Enriched Veggie Fritters

Makes: 26 fritters

Ingredients:

• 90g onion, finely diced
• 80g carrot, grated
• 50g parsnip, grated
• 100g sweet potato, grated
• 100g broccoli & broccoli stem, grated
• 120g cauliflower & cauliflower stem, grated
• 150g zucchini, grated
• 25g fresh parsley, shredded
• 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 6 tablespoons natural protein powder
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten 

Method:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined
• Heat a frying pan over a medium-low heat and spray 
• Dollop 50g of the mixture into the frying pan and cook low and slow for 4-5 minutes until golden
• Very gently flip and cook for a further 3-4 minutes to allow the vegetables to cook through 
• Gently remove the fritters from the frying pan and transfer onto a chopping board in a single layer, they are very fragile when hot
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes to set before handling or moving to a plate
• Repeat until they are all cooked.

Nutritional Value per fritter:

• Calories: 47
• Total fat: 1.3g
• Total carbohydrates: 3.1g
• Protein: 6g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• Delicious as a bread alternative topped with a poached egg for breakfast.

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Chicken & Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

Serves: 6-8 small portions

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon rice bran oil
• 250g chicken mince 
• 70g cauliflower, grated
• 70g onion, finely diced
• 100g mushroom, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 3 dried porcini mushroom pieces, finely chopped
• 3 chicken stock cubes
• 150g quinoa
• 2 1/4 cups water

Method:

• Place the oil, mince, cauliflower, onion, garlic and mushrooms in a saucepan and sauté for 5 minutes until the onions softens and the chicken is sealed
• Rinse the quinoa and then add to the saucepan with the stock cubes and the water
• Stir well then bring to the boil
• Give one more quick stir, place the lid on the saucepan and reduce the heat to a medium-low heat and simmer for 15 minutes 
• Remove from the heat, do not remove the lid – allow to sit for another 10 minutes
• Remove the lid and stir well before serving

Nutritional Value per serve (6 portions)

• Calories: 144
• Total fat: 9.4g
• Total carbohydrates: 7g
• Protein: 9.3g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days
• When reheating add a dash of water or stock to rehydrate
• Also delicious served cold as a salad
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months.

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Apple Nut Protein Muffins

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened Apple puree
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 3/4 cup almond meal
• 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch salt

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and either line or spray a 12 hole silicon muffin tray
• Combine the apple puree, eggs, peanut butter and eggs in a jug and whisk together until well combined
• In another bowl combine all the dry ingredients and combine well 
• Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined 
• Spoon the batter evenly between the 12 prepare muffin holes
• Bake for 20-25 minutes 
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely 

Nutritional Value per muffin:

• Calories: 193
• Total fats: 13.2g
• Total carbohydrates: 7.5g
• Protein: 11.5g

Recipe Notes: 

• Store in an air tight container below 27 degrees for a maximum of 5 days 
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Roast Pumpkin Thins

Portion: 1

Ingredients:

• 150g butternut pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method:

• Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius
• Thinly slice the pumpkin using a mandolin
• Place the oil, herbs, paprika & garlic into a ziplock bag
• Seal the bag and combine well
• All in the sliced pumpkin, reseal and then massage the oil mixture to completely coat both sides of all pumpkin slices
• Using a pizza tray (tray with holes in it) layer the Pumpkin Thins one layer thick on the tray
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes
• Without opening the door turn off the oven and leave the trays in the oven for another 20 minute.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool

Nutritional Value per Portion:

• Calories: 96
• Total fat: 3.9g
• Cholesterol: 0g
• Total carbohydrates: 16.9g
• Protein: 1.6g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an air tight container below 27 degrees Celcius for a maximum of 2 days
• This recipe is best served fresh

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Protein Brownie Bites

Makes: 60

Ingredients:

• 150g walnuts
• 250g pitted prunes
• 3 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Pinch salt 

Method:

• Place all ingredients into a high powered food processor and blend until it resembles textured breadcrumbs
• Pinch 10g of mixture together and squash in the palm of your hands to firmly pack the mixture together then roll into a bowl
• Repeat until all mixture is used 

Nutritional Value per Ball:

• Calories: 40
• Total fat: 2.2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 0.1mg
• Total carbohydrates: 4.1g
• Protein: 1.5g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for a maximum of 7 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• For best freezer results, snap freeze the balls on a silicon mat and once frozen transfer to a zip lock bag

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Apricot Coconut Protein Balls

Makes: 45

Ingredients:

• 100g almond meal
• 200g dried apricots
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup 

Method:

• Place all ingredients into a high powered food processor and blend until it resembles textured breadcrumbs
• Pinch 15g of mixture together and squash in the palm of your hands to firmly pack the mixture together then roll into a bowl
• Repeat until all mixture is used 

Nutritional information per ball:

• Calories: 52
• Total fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1.2mg
• Total carbohydrates: 4.2g
• Protein: 2g

Recipe notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for a maximum of 7 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• For best freezer results, snap freeze the balls on a silicon mat and once frozen transfer to a zip lock bag

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.



Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Serves: 1 portion

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup frozen mango pieces
• 1/2 large banana, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange and mango juice
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon natural protein powder

Method:

• Place all ingredients into a bullet style blender and process until smooth.

Nutritional Value per serve:

• Calories: 246.5
• Total Fat: 1.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 132.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 43.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 17.0 g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 24 hours.  To serve re-blend immediately before serving
• This recipe is not freezer friendly

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.