Chickpea and protein bread

Since I'm feeling so inspired by chickpeas nowadays , I wanted to try a bread . Something  I can put an egg on... 

I came up with this : 

1 can chickpeas ( drained) 

60g Evox protein 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

2 whole eggs 

Mix all ingredients in foodprocessor until it's a smooth mixture 

Pour batter in a bread pan and bake at 200deg for 20-25 minutes . 

..... and Bob's your uncle ..... :) 

Chickpea slices

Hello Friends,

These were one of those moments of genius!

Soft and delicious.  The most amazing smell in my kitchen while they were baking.

Healthy and simple at its best!

All you need:

1 can drained chickpeas
1/2 cup of honey

2 eggs
1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 Teaspoon of vanilla essence
Dark chocolate nibs

Mix everything in the food processor.  Pour batter into tray and sprinkle with chocolate.

Bake for 15-20 minutes at 200deg.

220 Calories per serving.
Makes 8 servings


Bon App! :)

The scoop on protein powders

Dear Protein Powder enthusiasts..... 

Does this scenario seem familiar?  You walk up and down the supplement isle, eyeing the one protein pot after the other, not having a clue which one to use.
Let me explain.   Taking a protein powder CANNOT make you big.  It does not contain any stimulants or steroids (lol) and is only protein.  Just like written on the pot. :)
So... When would you take a protein shake? 

Even more so, IF you should be using protein powder and heaven forbid if the powder is full of steroids??!! What if you grow chest hair?  Or get a beard, or even worst...'get too big' ......  

Pre-workout

Get yourself ready for your session by taking this around an hour before training.  Whey protein should do the trick. 

Post-workout

Remember your protein window.....  Make sure to get that shake in withing 20  minutes.  This is the time for muscle repair and recovery! Taking a protein shake will not make you look like man ladies... its simply amino acids.  It aids your body in muscle recovery.  Whey protein is perfect for this.  

Between meals

If you are anything like me, around 2 hours after breakfast and lunch, you will get really haaaaaaangry!  Then pop your shake.  Evox 100% is the perfect choice.  My favourite is Cookies and Cream.  

Before bed

Casein baby!  This is super slow digesting protein that will keep you from going catabolic when you sleep and keep your tummy full!   Some people actually wake up in the night feeling very hungry.  Take your casein before bed and see if this makes a difference.  

There are a few rules too.  Supplements are exactly that.  Supplements.  Do not replace your food with supplements.  These shakes should be used in addition to your healthy eating plan.  You can eat too much protein, so make sure that you only consume the amount needed for your body.  

http://www.evox.co.za/index.aspx 

Festive baking - Christmas cake

In the spirit of Christmas I threw together this treat . 

Mostly clean ingredients; 

40 Qnt Sport Delicious whey 

20g coconut flour 

200g apple sauce 

1 whole egg 

15g coconut oil melted 

touch of baking powder 

touch of salt 

tablespoon cocoa 

40g chopped glaced cherries 

mix everything and pour mixture into baking pans . bake at 200deg for 20 minutes. 

mix 20g protein with a tablespoon of water to top your cakes . Add cherry halves as garnishing .... 

Bon app! 

Zucchini Pasta

Hello Friends, 

Hope everyone is doing great!  I am loving the Christmas season that is approaching.  All the deco and carrols.  Yep, I'm a Christmas freak. Haha .                                     Anyhow - I want to share this very quick and easy recipe with you.  My Fake pasta, made with zucchini shavings.  Shaving 2-3 medium sized zucchinis with your vegetable cutter, or whatever if you have another tool  I don't :( Saute in a pan sprayed with macadamia oil ( oil of choice) .  This should not take to long.  They go soft very fast.  Remember to keep them a little crunchy.  Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Protein cake with yogurt frosting

This was one of those moments when I got it just right !!!

Wow!!! What an amazing recipe :) 

2tsp coffee powder made with a little bit of water.

80ml Fatfree milk 

60g protein ( QNT SPORT Delicious Whey) 

1.5 tbsp cocoa 

125ml eggwhites 

2tbsp dark choc nibs 

mix all the ingredients together and bake for 20-25 minutes on 200 deg . 

In a separate bowl , mix one scoop chocolate casein protein with 200ml nonfat yogurt .  mix well and refrigerate. 

When the cake is done - top with the yogurt frosting and eat while still warm . 

My new fav treat !!! :) 

Handy food tips

Hello Friends, 

So this is what happens when you get a 'grown-up' job... lol.. You don't have any time for your Fitness blog!  :)  

I think I am finally starting to get the art of juggling work, training and cooking with a relationship.  That moment everything click into place - the fun starts! 

Anyways, wanted to share a quick post with you for some meal ideas.  I know we all run out at some stage.  

First up, is my delicious sweet potato wheels.  These a crispy like oven chips.  With some light tomato sauce you wont know the difference.  Simply slice the sweet potatoes and place them of baking paper, on  oven tray.  Bake in a very hot oven for about 60 min.  Add coarse salt and pepper. 

I had the above pancake yesterday on my refeed day for breakfast.

7 egg whites
60g oats
1 cup of berries
1 scoop of Delicious whey from QNT sports.

Mix eggs and oats. Bake like an pancake .  Mix the whey with a little bit of water and stack your pancake! yum!




Omelet with grilled veg.  No explanation needed  :)



Oats and strawberry QNT whey.  Add a handful of strawberries.

There you go.  Now go eat clean and get lean ! :)