Protein Enriched Tzatziki

Makes: 6 portions (approximately 1/4 cup per portion)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup natural yoghurt
• 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder
• 1 garlic clove, finely diced
• 1/3 cucumber, finely diced
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh mint
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh coriander
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Method:

• Stir through protein powder through the yoghurt until well combined
• Add in the remaining ingredients and still until well combined
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value per portion:

• Calories: 69
• Total fat: 1.7g
• Total carbohydrates: 3.8g
• Sugars: 1.2g
• Protein: 9.9g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
• This recipe is not freezer friendly
• Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
• You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
• Use the Discount code holly10 at checkout to get a 10% discount

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.

Tomato Relish

Makes: approximately 16 portions (50g)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large red onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 25g mustard seeds
• 1kg tomatoes
• 3 long red chilli
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 bay leaf

Method:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan and add in the roughly chopped onion, crushed garlic and mustard seeds and sauté stirring occasionally until the onions have browned and caramelised
• Add in the roughly chopped tomatoes, sliced chilli and once simmering gently reduce the heat and continue to simmer for 15 minutes
• Add in the brown sugar, red wine vinegar and the bay leaf continuing to stir regularly for a further 5 minutes or until it has reduced to your desired thickness
• Remove the bay leaf and then allow to cool before transferring to a well sealing storage container

Nutritional Value per Portion:

• Calories: 36
• Total fats: 1.2g
• Total carbohydrates: 5.8g
• Sugars: 3.6g
• Protein: 1g

Recipes Notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 week
• Can also be store in sterilised jars in the pantry in accordance with appropriate sterilisation techniques.

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.

Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
Makes: 12 x 50g portions

Ingredients:

• 200g sweet potato
• 400g can chick peas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chilli (optional)
• 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180g degrees
• Place the sweet potato whole and unpeeled directly in the rack and bake for 30-40 minutes until cooked through
• Place the sweet potato in a zip lock bag and seal for 10 minutes, this will cause the skin to sweat and make it easier to peel off
• Peel and roughly chop the sweet potato and place in a food processor
• Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend under smooth.

Nutritional Value per portion:

• Calories: 92
• Total fats: 5.7g
• Total carbohydrates: 8.9g
• Sugars: 1.1g
• Protein: 6.7g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• Suggested to freeze in an ice cube tray for single serve portions
• Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
• You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
• Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount

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.

Cheese and Bacon Sauce

Serves: 4-6 or 10 Bariatric portions (approximately 2 tablespoons)

Ingreidents:

• 150g diced bacon
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup grated tasty cheese

Method:

• Place the bacon, onion, garlic and butter in a frying pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens
• Add the flour and stir into the melted butter making a paste and cook off the flour for approximately 2 minutes
• Add the milk on gradually over a medium low heat continually stirring to ensure you end up with a smooth sauce
• Add the milk in until you reach your desired consistency
• Add in the grated cheeses and stir through until melted and well combined.

Nutritional Value per portion (10):

• Calories: 130
• Total fat: 9.3g
• Total carbohydrates: 2.8g
• Sugars: 2.3g
• Protein: 8.5g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• When reheating the sauce it way need to be dehydrated with some additional milk.

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 Satay Sauce

Makes: 8 portions (approx 2 tablespoon per portion)

Ingredients:

• 165ml light coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 scoop (30g) pure protein powder

Method:

• Place the coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, curry powder and spices in a small saucepan and simmer over a low heat for ( minutes to cook off the spices and to melt the peanut butter
• Mix together in a blender the protein powder with 1/3 cup water until smooth
• Using a whisk to the whisk the sauce while you pour in the protein powder mix
• Whisk continually until smooth and evenly mixed and it comes to temperature, approximately 2 minutes

Nutritional Value per portion:

• Calories: 95
• Total fats: 5.5g
• Total carbohydrates: 4.7g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 6.1g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• Sauce can be served hot or cold
• Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
• You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
• Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount

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.

Roasted Vegetable Dip

Makes: 7 x 50g portions

Ingredients:

• 1 medium eggplant
• 2 small red capsicums
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper
• Place the eggplant and capsicums whole on the tray and lightly spray with cooking spray
• Roast for 20 minutes
• Turn the vegetables over gently and roast for a further 15-20 minutes
• Remove the vegetables from the tray and place in a heat resistant zip lock bag and seal
• Sit for 10 minutes, this will allow the vegetables to sweat and will make them much easier to peel
• Remove the vegetables and using tongs as will still be very hot remove the stem, skin from the vegetables
• Roughly chop the vegetable flesh and place in a blender or food processor with any juices remaining in the ziplock bag and the spices
• Process until smooth

Nutritional Value per portion:

• Calories: 26
• Total fat: 0.2g
• Total carbohydrates: 5.7g
• Protein: 1g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container for up to 7 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 Hummus

Make: 12 portions (40g per portion)

Ingredients:

• 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 large garlic clove roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder
• 1/2 cup water

Method:

• Place all ingredients into a food processor or bullet style blender and process until smooth
• Add salt and pepper to taste

Nutritional Value per portion (40g):

• Calories: 77
• Total fat: 3.3g
• Total carbohydrates: 6.7g
• Protein: 7g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 7 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly in single serve portions
• Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
• You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au 
• Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount

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.

Basil Protein Pesto 

Makes: 12 portions

Ingredients:

• 40g fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 long red chilli
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 60g natural whey protein powder
• 3 tablespoons chicken stock
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method:

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until you have your preferred consistency.

Nutritional Value per portion:

• Calories: 132
• Total fat: 9.2g
• Total carbohydrates: 1.6g
• Protein: 10.8g

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shown has 1 portion of Pesto with Konjac spaghetti and poached chicken
• Store in airtight container in the fridge for the maximum of 7 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 Spinach Dip

Makes: 15 x 30g portions

Ingredients:

• 8 garlic cloves
• 100g extra light cream cheese
• 150ml light sour cream
• 4 tablespoons natural protein powder
• 1 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method:

• Roast the garlic clove in the husks in a 180 degree Celsius oven for 15 minutes
• Allow to cool enough to handle and remove the husks
• Place the roasted garlic cloves in a high powered food processor with all other ingredients and process until smooth
• Allow to set in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving

Nutritional Value per 30 portion:

• Calories: 67
• Total fat: 3.5g
• Total carbohydrates: 2g
• Total protein: 6.9g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months.  An ice cube tray is a great way to freeze in small portions.

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.

Warm Cheesy Dip with Bread Sticks

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:

• 1 Phillys mini-tub cream cheese
• mini-tub measure of sour cream
• mini-tub measure of grated cheese
• 1/2 mini-tub measure of finely shredded ham
• Pinch garlic salt
• 1 slice bread

Method:

• Place all ingredients (except bread) into a microwave proof bowl
• Put on high for 60 seconds and mix very well, if not fully melted with a smooth consistency put back in the
  microwave for an additional 15 seconds
• While your dip is cooling, cook the slice of bread in the toaster – cook slightly darker than your normal toast setting.
• Once toasted slice into 1cm bread sticks and serve with the cooled dip.

Recipe Notes:

• The term Mini-tub measure means you use the empty mini-tub from the cream cheese to measure the sour cream, cheese & ham
• You could also use carrot stick, cucumber sticks or even crackers with this dip
• The ham could easily be left and or replaced with other additives of your choice like baby spinach, crumbled feta, finely diced mushrooms etc.
• For a bread sticks alternative you can use 2 ingredient dough to make some flat bread.

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.