When I find something that works, I tend to use or apply it over and over again.
Why keep looking for something bigger and better when you already have the solution or answer in front of you?
This brings me to my Favourite Anytime Snack.
Favourite meaning tasty, easy, enjoyable.
Anytime meaning to be enjoyed morning, noon or night (without the need to do a massive workout to earn it)
Snack meaning something to fill a void in your stomach without the need for a full meal.
In a moment of clarity I have come up with an insanely easy recipe that is super easy to customise to your liking, takes about 2 minutes to make, is super healthy, and will probably also get rid of those after dinner cravings!
Sounds great!!
I must admit though, I didn’t entirely come up with the idea myself. In fact you may already be doing this, but because there may be even one person reading this post that isn’t, I decided to tell you all.
Basically we are making a flavoured yogurt.
Start with one cup of natural yogurt. Low fat or full fat, you decide. The full fat is typically only about 3-4% anyway.
Add 1/4 cup of your favourite flavoured protein powder and mix in. The best way is to mix it, leave it for 2-5 minutes then mix again.
Add 1/2 cup of your favourite (frozen, thawed or natural) berries.
Mix again and eat!
Quality protein, quality carbs and a quality taste.
You can add 1/4 cup of crushed nuts into the mix for some good fats and extra fibre, or just eat them by themselves afterwards like I do!
My current favourite is banana protein powder and blueberries. I have played with chocolate and vanilla powder, both mixed with strawberries, which is just as good.
I am going to try the coffee protein powder without the berries and see what that tastes like. I’m not sure what coffee and berries would be like, although I have seen some recipes that mix coffee (or mocha) with raspberries. I’ll give that a crack and let you know!
All of the recipes I post here are generally the result of some trial and error. As you probably know by now, my number one rule when it comes to eating food is that it has to taste good. Gone are the days of holding your nose and dry reaching in an effort to eat well. Say no to bad tasting food and say yes to this next recipe!
Raspberry Blender Bomb
Ingredients
200ml almond milk
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup whole walnuts
1/4 cup banana protein powder
Now this is where it gets tricky. You have to put all of the ingredients into a blender and blast it for 30-60 seconds.
Maybe it’s not that tricky after all, so that means there are no excuses for not eating well.
It will come out like a raspberry sorbet, but if you leave it for a few minutes (or use thawed/fresh raspberries) it will be a great tropical drink.
This blender bomb is perfect as a snack between meals, or even as a desert. You are getting a nice hit of protein, good carbs, good fats, fibre and a heap of other nutrients.
I am always looking to find ways to add good fats, fibre and nutrients into my diet and nuts are a great way to do all three.
The thing with nuts though, is that it can be easy to over consume them and bump your daily calories up too high.
Enter almond meal, or any other nut meal really. (The best to work I have found are almonds, cashews, walnuts and hazelnuts)
It is very versatile and can be added to salads, used to make a paste (just add some seasoning and olive oil) for flavouring meat, thicken up your beef chili or even to add to your shakes.
You don’t need much as it works really well with other flavours.
Check out the video for a quick how to in the kitchen.
Why? First of all it gets a tick in all of the nutritional boxes. Protein – Tick. Vegetables – Tick. Good Fats – Tick.
It’s dead easy to make, stores well (make it the night before) and will help you lose inches off your waist (unlike many other quick and easy lunches)
And because I have to eat it, there is a massive tick next to TASTE. That’s right, even healthy food should taste great.
The Super Ultimate Tuna Salad Lunch – Makes one large or two small serves.
160gms tuna shredded
Seasoning (salt/pepper/other mixed seasonings)
2 tsp mayo (the real, full egg stuff unless allergic)
3 Tbsp avocado (mashed)
1.5 Tbsp shredded parmesan
1 cup cucumber
1/3 cup red onion
1/3 cup chopped tomato
Throw tuna, seasoning, mayo, parmesan and avocado into a large bowl. Mix all together. Add remaining ingredients and mix lightly. Accompany with a green tea of your choice.
Afterwards, you might want to give the teeth a brush, or grab some sugar free gum. Tuna and onion, great for your body and health, not so great for the breath!!
Feel free to mix and match some of your favourite vegetables in there or let us know what special seasoning mix you are using.
