After Dinner Mint Mini Cheesecake

Makes: 12

Base Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1 (30g) scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon xylitol*
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Cheesecake Ingredients:

• 300ml heavy cream
• 3 teaspoons gelatine
• 125g extra light cream cheese
• 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder 
• 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
• 2 teaspoon peppermint essence
• Green food colouring, optional

Method: 

• To prepare the base mix all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl until well combined 
• Spread the mixture evenly into the 12 bases of a mini cheesecake pan and press down firmly 
• Place the cheesecake pan in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling
• Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks then set aside 
• Dissolve the gelatine in 1 tablespoon of boiling water 
• Add the gelatine mix and cream cheese into a bullet blender and process until smooth
• Fold the cream cheese mixture through the whipped cream until well combined
• Split this into 2 uneven portion
• Into the smaller portion (approximately one third of the cream mixture) add in the scoop of chocolate protein powder and beat lightly with the electric beaters until just combined
• Spoon the mixture evenly between the base of 12 wells in the cheesecake pan
• Place in the fridge while you prepare the remaining cheesecake filling
• Into the larger position add the 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, peppermint essense and the food colouring and lightly beat until just combined and until you achieve your desired colour
• Spoon the mixture evenly on top of the chocolate cheesecake mixture 
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight before serving
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Nutritional Value per Mini Cheesecake:

• Calories: 215
• Total fat: 16.8g
• Total carbohydrates: 3.2g
• Protein: 12.6g

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shown has the mini cheesecake topped with crushed peppermint crisp that is not included in the nutritional information 
• 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
• 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 & Bacon Protein Discs

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

• 250g full fat Philadelphia cream cheese
• 150g bacon pieces
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, shredded

Method:

• Place the bacon, shallots and garlic in a heavy based frying pan and sauté in cooking spray for 3-4 minutes until the shallots soften 
• Set aside to cool slightly
• Place the cream cheese in a microwave for 15-20 seconds or long enough for the cream cheese to be easily mixed
• Add the protein powder, bacon mix and Parmesan cheese and mix with a fork until well combined
• Dollop the mixture into a rough log shape in the middle of a piece of plastic wrap
• Roll up into a log shape approximately 3-4cm round and compacting the log as you roll
• On a second piece of plastic wrap that is played out flat spread the chopped parsley
• Gently tip the log out of the first plastic wrap and lay the log onto the chopped parsley and roll until it’s fully coated
• Repeat the rolling process in the second piece of plastic wrap
• Place in the freezer for at least 60 minutes rolled before slicing
• Remove from the freezer and using a sharp knife cut into 12 even sized discs.

Nutritional Value per disc:

• Calories: 143
• Total fat: 9.6g
• Total carbohydrates: 1.3g
• Protein: 10.7g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
• Store in a zip lock bag in the freezer for up to 6 months 
• 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.

Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Discs

Makes: 30

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups hazelnut meal
• 5 scoops (150g) chocolate protein powder 
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup chia seeds 

Method:

• Combine all ingredients into a high powered food processor and process until well combined and starts to ball together 
• Split the mixture into 2 even portions and in plastic wrap roll into an even log shape approximately 3cm thick 
• Place in the freezer for 30 minutes
• Unwrap the logs and slice in 1cm thick Discs
• Store in a zip lock bag in the freezer.

Nutritional Value per disc: 

• Calories: 135
• Total fat: 9.3g
• Total carbohydrates: 5.9g
• Protein: 7.1g

Recipe Notes:

• Store in a zip lock bag in the freezer 
• Cashew butter can be replaced with peanut butter or almond butter if desired
• 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. 

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.

Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb

Serves: 4 or 10 bariatric portions 

Ingredients:

• 500g lamb mince
• 1 small onion, finely diced 
• 1/2 celery stalk, finely diced 
• 1 garlic clove, finely diced 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Method:

• Saute the onion, celery and garlic in cooking spray for 2-3 minutes until softened 
• Add the lamb mince browning and breaking up until just under cooked through
• Add the spices and toss through the mince toasting the spices until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes 

Nutritional Value per portion (10):

• Calories: 99
• Total fat: 6.6g
• Total carbohydrates: 0.7g
• Protein: 10g

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shown has the middle Eastern Spiced lamb served on a bed of protein enriched hummus topped with pine nuts, cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley
• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months, when reheating it will need to be slightly rehydrated with a small amount of stock
• Also delicious served in a lettuce cup, with a flat bread or with baked sweet potato.

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.

Coffee Protein Discs 

Makes: 36

Ingredients:

• 250g pitted prunes 
• 200ml cold press coffee
• 100g cashews
• 250g oats 
• 150g desiccated coconut 
• 50g almond meal
• 5 scoops (150g) pure protein powder 
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour 

Method: 

• Soak the prunes in the cold press coffee for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight 
• Place the cashews, oats, coconut, almond meal and protein powder in a high powered food processor and process until a meal like texture 
• Add the soaked prunes and excess liquid into the food processor and process until it comes together in a ball
• Split the mixture into 3 even portions and using damp hand roll into a log shape 
• Roll the logs in the coconut flour to coat the outside, this is an important step as these discs are “stickier”‘than other C4K Kitchen protein discs
• Roll the coconut flour coated logs in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour before slicing
• Place the individually sliced protein discs in a zip lock bag and store in the freezer.

Nutritional Value per disc: 

• Calories: 86
• Total fat: 5.5g
• Total carbohydrates: 8.1g
• Protein: 6.2g

Recipe Notes: 

• Store sliced in the freezer in a zip lock bag for up to 6 months 
• 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.

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 in half and line the base with the 1/2 bacon piece
• Fill both muffin cups with an alfoil ball and bake for 15-20 minutes
• Remove the ball and cook for a further 5 minutes 
• Take the bacon cups out of the oven and replace the alfoil ball to help the cup retain its shape to cool while you prepare the filling
• Place the yoghurt, protein powder and mustard in a bullet blender and process until well combine, you may need to add a small splash of water to fully process
• Place the prepared lettuce, tomato and bocconcini in a small mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the top mixing well so the salad is fully coated
• When you are ready to serve remove the alfoil ball and split the salad mixture between the two lettuce cups

Nutritional Value per BLT Cup:

• Calories: 203
• Total fat: 11.5g
• Total carbohydrates: 4.3g
• Protein: 19g

Recipe Notes:

• Best served fresh
• Bacon cup can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days, do not fill until ready to serve 
• Alternatively bake the oven for 15 minutes roughly chop and stir through the salad for a BLT chop salad 
• 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 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.

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 sauce 
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour 
• 2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder 

Method:

• Roughly chop the vegetables into even size and place in a large heavy based saucepan 
• Add the garlic, can of pineapple (including juice), tomatoes, stock cube, vinegar, honey and soy sauce with 1/4 cup water then stir until well combined 
• Place the lid on the saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through 
• Place the protein powder, arrowroot flour in a blender with 1/2 cup water and blend until smooth
• Stir the flour paste into the sauce and simmer for a couple minutes until thickened 
• Remove from the heat and allow to cook slightly 
• Using a stick blender to blend the sauce until smooth.

Nutritional Value per portion:

• Calories: 55
• Total fat: 0.3g
• Total carbohydrates. 8.8g
• Protein: 4g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered on the fridge for a maximum of 3 days 
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months.
• The protein powder will soften the colour, if you prefer a more intense traditional red colour add a touch of food colouring 
• Serving suggestion with pork and vegetable stir fry 
• 
• 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.

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 raspberries and chia seeds 
• Simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened
• Add more water (1/2 tablespoon at a time) until you get your desired consistency.
• Allow to cool completely before transferring to your storage container and refrigerating.

Nutritional Value per Portion:

• Calories: 16
• Total fat: 0.4g
• Total carbohydrates: 2.7g
• Protein: 1.5g

Recipe Notes: 

• Store in an air tight container for a maximum of 2 weeks 
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• Xylitol can be substituted with any low calorie sweetener of your choice 
• If you prefer a more viabrant red colour of a clsssic Raspberry Jam add a touch of red food colouring
• 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.

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 paper
• Place the eggs, egg white, milk, syrup and protein powder and use electric beaters to beat the mixture until light and foamy 
• Add in the remaining ingredients and beat on a low speed until just combined
• Pour the batter into the prepared brownie tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a cake skewer comes out clean 
• Allow to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value per Portion:

• Calories: 57
• Total fat: 1.3g
• Total carbohydrates: 6.7g
• Protein: 4.5g

Recipe Notes: 

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