Green Lemonade
Protein Mug Cake
1 Scoop Protein Powder2 tbsp almond milk
1 tsp baking powder
Microwave for 1:30-2:00
Top with applesauce
BEST. HEALTHY. DESSERT. EVER.
Whaaaat???!
THESE ARE SO GOOD. Especially with 1/2 cup of low-fat sour cream to dip in. By far the BEST snack to come home to!
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Low in fat and high in flavour, this quinoa salad is great for both dinner or lunch.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 500ml (2 cups) water
- 150g (1 cup) quinoa, rinsed, drained
- Olive oil spray
- 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths
- 1 large red capsicum, halved, seeded, coarsely chopped
- 75g (1/2 cup) crumbled reduced-fat feta
- 40g (1/4 cup) sunflower seed kernels
- 4 shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley
- 1 1/2 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 100g baby rocket leaves
Method
Combine water and quinoa in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, preheat a large chargrill on high. Spray lightly with oil. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp. Add the asparagus, capsicum, feta, sunflower seed kernels, shallot and parsley to the quinoa.
Whisk the lemon juice, honey, oil and paprika in a small bowl until well combined. Add the dressing and rocket to the quinoa mixture. Season with pepper and toss to combine.
Notes
Shopping tip: Find quinoa, the seeds of a plant related to spinach, in the health food section.
Find more healthy salads here!
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The Pefect (Vegan) Sandwich.
Step 1. Lightly toast two slices of wholewheat bread and spread a thick layer of hummus on one slice.
Step 2. Layer on the crisp, washed veggies. Spinach;
Grated courgette/zucchini and carrot.
Step 3. Add a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce and some freshly ground black pepper.
Step 4. Bread.
Step 5. Cut in half, admire, eat it like the healthy vegan pro you are.
I’m not one for sandwiches, but this is a great idea for other vegans
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- Eat fiber rich foods - they help you feel fuller longer, aid in digestion and help get rid of bloat. Since many complex carbs contain fiber, you also get the added benefit of slow-digesting carbs which provide you with energy throughout the day!
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