Category: Smoothies & Snacks

Protein Power Shake

Brief; Protein is an essential macro nutrient to consume especially first thing in the morning and after a workout, however finding a ‘clean,’ quality  and portable source is often harder than it looks. Play around with the ingredients below to find your perfect consistency and taste, then all you’ll need to do will be to find…

Kale Crisps - Side or Snack?

Brief; Kale is one of natures superfoods it has cancer fighting properties, detoxifies the body and supplies us with healthy fiber. Just look at the amount of nutrients it contains in this table; click here to see. The problem I used to find was that I wasted so much of it. It’s sold in a big bag…

Freezable Hulk Shake

Brief; Finding something quick, nutritious and affordable for breakfast can be a real challenge. A lack of options first thing in the morning - when your brain hasn’t quite engaged could sabotage a new healthy lifestyle. To stop that from happening, try our hulk shake recipe. It’s great because you can batch prepare it then…

‘No Time’ Coconut Breakfast Smoothie.

Brief; One of the first things I upgrade when I start working with a client, is their breakfast. About 50% skip it, 30% have the standard low nutritional toast or cereal and 20% use coffee to start their days. The problem with all of these options are none of them set you up for a…

No Bake Seed Bars

Brief; Snack corner, cake Wednesday & Bob’s got a new shirt are some of the many occasions that prompt office snacking. Whether its boredom, habit or real hunger, temptations are everywhere and the only real action plan is to go on the offensive. Planning, prepping and taking your own healthy versions are the only way to…

Carrot, Apple & Ginger Smoothie

Shake it baby! I keep getting requests for different shake recipes, so this week I’ve been experimenting with my favourites. This one is even more filling than the Super Green Power Smoothie but with a few less nutrients. Ideal to have if you experience the 3pm slump. You will need; A blender, (read the instructions to see…

Homemade Nut Butter in 3 Easy Steps

Brief; Peanut butter is a strong staple of my diet, I put it on rice cakes for breakfast, dip apples in it for a treat and used it to refuel A LOT on top of bagels whilst I trained for the Paris Marathon earlier this year. However I have found a contender! I’ve just got back…

Super Green Power Smoothie

Blend this up the night before to ensure you start any morning with natural energy. I’ve experimented with lots of variations and this one is the yummiest, I’ve even converted many green skeptics along the way! You will need; A blender, knife, chopping board. Ingredients; Handful of Kale 5 springs of parsley Juice of 1/2…