Super easy lactation bars

Hello friends,

I want to share with you this quick and easy lactation bar recipe.  If you are a breastfeeding mother,  you know it can be hard to get hold of food.  So food that can be eaten with one hand is even more welcome!

You will need: 

100g of dates soaked in 1 cup boiling water
100g Nut butter of choice  ( I used almond butter)

Blend these 3 ingredients in a food processor until smooth
Add 200g raw oats and 20g chia seeds.

I also added a handful of dried cranberries.

Mix well and press into a lined baking tray.  Choc chips for decoration ...lol

You can add chopped nuts to this recipe, I've done it before.  Just keep in mind, everything you add will bump calories.

Leave in the freezer until it is set and cut into bars.  Enjoy!

Orange Almond flour cake with Titan whey cream cheese frosting

Hello ladies,

Hope everyone is well?  I went on a big baking spree over the weekend.  One recipe that stood out to me was this almond flour cake.  It was superb.  I ate the last piece today and it was still amazing so I can say it lasted 5-6 days in the fridge.  Great for 'make-ahead' snacks.  This delicious cake is also refined sugar free and gluten free.

Ingredients:
4 large eggs
150g honey
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
150g almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

I wanted to give this cake a zesty orange flavor, so I added the juice of 1/4 of an orange and about 1-2 teaspoons grated orange rind.

Mix everything together very well and bake for 45 minutes ( or if toothpick comes out clean) in 200 degrees oven.

Optional frosting:
60g Titan whey in vanilla
160g medium fat cream cheese plain

1 teaspoon orange rind
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
Mix very well and top once your cake has cooled off.

Makes 8 servings.  This will become a regular thing in my house from now on!  :)

Bon ap!

3 snack tips for busy people!

 Hello friends,

I want to share this quick 3 super easy snack tips with you.  If you are mostly  on the run, like me, you will find it convenient.

Look for JOYA in Woolworths stores.  I don't think you will be able to find them much longer.  Don't miss out on these sweet, crunchy apples!

1.  JOYA and peanut butter

No recipe needed here.  Too quick and easy!

Just control yourself on the nut butter, although healthy, they pack a few calories! Try to limit to 1 teaspoon

2.  JOYA compot

Peel and cut your apples.  Cover with water in a pot.  Bring to boil and turn down heat.  Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.

You can add it to your yogurt in place of the whole fruit, or just enjoy with a few chopped nuts.

3.  Shake and JOYA

Have a delicious, crunchy JOYA with cinnamon as a side to your Titan whey!

Mighty meatballs

Hello friends,

I want to share a quick meatball recipe with you.  I love making these and freezing them in the correct portion sizes.

You will need:
1 kg extra lean ground beef
3 eggs
3 medium sized grated carrots
1 medium sized chopped onion
1 medium sized chopped bell pepper
For seasoning I use:
Fresh garlic
Salt and pepper
Worcester sauce
(You can spice how you like it)

Mix everything together very well and divide into 12 portions.  This will give you a 75g serving of lean beef.

Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes at 180deg

 
Enjoy!  :)

Crunchy summer salad with JOYA apples

These JOYA apples makes a lovely contribution to any summer salad due to his tarty sweetness.  I just love the added crunch!

All you need to make this super easy salad:
2-3 cups shredded cabbage and carrots
2 tablespoons dried cranberries or goji berries.  ( I used a combination)
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Layer your ingredients.

For the dressing mix the following:

60 g light mayonnaise
15 g honey
dash of milk
squeeze of lemon juice.

Simply pour over your salad and enjoy as a side to your BBQ.

Hello friends, 

You know I like to share with you all the amazing little things that I find and enjoy everyday.   The newest little gem on my list is JOYA.  You've probably seen me posting about this apple. 

I found JOYA in store inside Woolworths.  You can only get these delicious, crunchy, red apples from selected Woolworths stores. 

Why do I love them?  They are sweet, yet tart, juicy with an amazing crunch.  They make out to be a great eating apple.   As you can see, I am not the only one in my family who enjoys them.  :)

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is an old Welsh proverb that most of us are familiar with, but what makes this fruit so special? 

What health benefits are associated with eating apples?

Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fiber.

Apples contain almost no fat, sodium or cholesterol.

Apples deserve to be called "nutritional powerhouses". 

They contain the following important nutrients:

• Vitamin C - a powerful natural antioxidant capable of blocking some of the damage caused by free radicals, as well as boosting the body's resistance against infectious agents.
• B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B-6) - these vitamins are key in maintaining red blood cells and the nervous system in good health.
• Dietary fiber - a diet high in fiber can help prevent the development of certain diseases and may help prevent the amount of bad cholesterol in your blood from rising.

• Phytonutrients - apples are rich in polyphenolic compounds". These phytonutrients help protect the body from the  effects of free radicals.
• Minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. 

So go on, get you daily energy boost now! 

http://joyaapples.co.za/

Titan whey choc chip cookies

Hello everyone,

It's been a while since I posted a recipe, but I must say things have been hectic.  We are also expecting our second baby.  Very very excited to share with you this news!

If you are looking for something for the sweet tooth, this protein cookie is it!

Ingredients:
1 can drained chickpeas
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
2 scoops Titan whey protein
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt


I always start by blending my chickpeas in the food processor , than adding the egg.  Add the rest of the ingredients.

Blend everything together VERY well  until the mixture is smooth.  Make sure there is no more little chickpeas floating around. 

Add your choc chips when everything is done and stir through your batter. 

Line a baking tray with baking paper and scoop tablespoons of batter on the tray.

Baking 15-20 minutes (or as needed) in a 200 deg oven.  I almost burned mine!

Makes 12 cookies

Bon Ap!