Fresh Lebanese Slaw Recipe

How Good is Summer! It really paves the way for craving fresh healthy salads!

If you are trying to come up with some new ideas for salad recipes then look no further. We have a perfect summer slaw recipe for you. This is delicious on its own or with other vegetables (for example: fresh tomato and roasted beets and carrots are a delicious combo!) It’s also a great side salad with your favourite protein, or the most perfect addition to a BBQ!

The fresh herbs and the sweet zesty dressing work so well together. This slaw actually tastes better the next day when the dressing has soaked in. So it’s also convenient for prepping ahead of time. It will last over 4 days in the fridge too.

It’s also very quick and easy to prepare and will be sure to impress yourself and your guests.

LEBANESE SLAW

INGREDIENTS

- 1/2 white cabbage, cut fine

- 1 Granny Smith, cut into matchsticks

- 1 spring onions, chopped

- 1 cup chopped parsley

- 1/4 cup chopped dill

- 1/4 cup chopped mint

For the Dressing:

- 2 Tbsp olive oil

- 1 juiced lemon

- 1 tsp crushed garlic

- 2 tsp lakanto sweetner

On Top:

- 1-2 tsp dukka (to taste)

- salt & pepper (to taste)

METHOD

- Mix garlic, oil, lakanto and lemon together and set aside.

- Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and mix dressing in.

- Add salt & pepper and pukka to taste.

If you have any delicious salad recipes of your own - please share them on our FB page.

Quick Holiday Home Workout

Don’t be silly!

The silly season is well and truely here, but let’s be smart! Keep on top of your workout routine even in the holiday period. If getting to the gym is not an option through the next few weeks then we have just what you need - A quick workout that you can do from home or in hotel room.

Don’t skip your workouts over Xmas. This is a way to do them differently. If you don’t have other options then follow this home workout designed by Wendy. If you don’t have dumbbells then you can just do the same with body weight.

By keeping a routine in your life you won’t feel so hard hit by the holdout season festivities. Eat, drink and be merry (in moderation) but KEEP WORKING OUT!

Do 3 rounds of these exercises. You can do all 6 in a circuit or break it up into 3 and 3 if you prefer.

By starting your days this way you will tend to make healthier choices throughout the day.

Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Looking for a new healthy breakfast treat?

If you love lemon cheesecake or just lemon in general, then you will love this way of preparing oats. Preparation time in a matter of minutes - it just needs to be done the night before. So grab yourself a jar and mix this up tonight and thank us tomorrow morning!

You will need to mix together the oat ingredients in a jar and store it in the fridge overnight. The next morning mix together the yogurt ingredients in a seperate bowl and layer it on top of the oats before eating. The coconut yogurt adds delicious creaminess to the oats. It really feels like you are eating a dessert for breakfast. You can opt to leave the yogurt layer off if you prefer, as the lemon oats are still yummy by themselves.

INGREDIENTS

Oat Layer - Mix up in a jar the night before and leave in the fridge.

• 3/4 cup rolled oats

• 1 Tbsp sweetner (Lakanto)

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Yogurt Layer - Mix up the next morning and layer on top before eating

• 1/3 cup natural coconut yogurt

• 2 tsp Lakanto

• Juice of half a lemon

Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Because who doesn’t love Peanut Butter!

If you are having peanut butter cravings then this smoothie is sure to hit the spot without you having to shovel several tablespoons into your mouth (lets be honest - we have all done that before!)

The trouble with peanut butter is that it is so delicious and you just keep wanting more, and those small spoonfuls are so calorie laden. It is time to introduce you to PB2…. if you haven’t met already. PB2 is a peanut butter powder that is great for smoothies or baking and has 85% less calories than peanut butter! Yay! You can add a little water to it to make it a peanut butter-like paste, or you can add it to smoothies or baking to get that peanut butter flavour. You can buy it online from I-herb, but it is available at some health food stores and even some of the bigger supermarkets nowadays.

This peanut butter smoothie is not only delish, but it hits the spot for those peanut butter cravings perfectly AND it keeps you full till lunchtime, without being heavy on the calories. To be prepared you will have to peel and chop up a zucchini into small pieces the night before and freeze it. The frozen zucchini makes the smoothie cold and thick and delicious.

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 scoop of vegan vanilla protein powder

• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 3/4 cup frozen zucchini pieces (peel and cut a zucchini into quarters before chopping it up into small triangles and freeze in portions for smoothies)

• 2 Tbsp of PB2

• 1 small banana (ladyfinger) or half a regular size banana

• 1/2 Tbsp natural peanut butter to drizzle in your glass or on top of your smoothie

METHOD

• Peel, chop and freeze zucchini the night before

• Drizzle some peanut butter in your glass (optional)

• Simply blend it all other ingredients together in your blender

• Option to drizzle peanut butter on top

• Savour your time with this beauty!

This smoothie has 21g of protein and less than 350 calories and it is so filling and satisfying!

Gazpacho Soup - The Perfect Springtime Afternoon Snack

Spring is in the air. And isn’t it wonderful!

Hopefully all of the training through Winter is paying off and we are all feeling excited to rock our bodies in Bikini’s this Summer ;)

Thankfully we start to crave lighter foods as the weather warms up and you might be looking for some fresh snack ideas? Well you have come to the right place. We have a delicious nutritious fresh and flavourful afternoon snack for you.

Gazpacho Soup topped with avo and Tamari Seeds

The Below recipe makes entree size soups for 2 people or a main serve for one. Team it with a slice of our Seed & Nut Bread to make it a meal.

GAZPACHO SOUP RECIPE

Serve cold.

Blend all together:

• 3 ripe roma tomato’s

• 1/4 a red or yellow capsicum

• 1/2 a Lebanese cucumber

• 1/2 Tbsp purple onion

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp olive oil

• Sprinkle salt flakes and cracked pepper

Top this fresh delicious soup with small pieces of cucumber and tomato and avocado and sprinkle with Tamari seeds. The avo and Tamari seeds add a nice source of healthy fats and a little protein.

TAMARI SEED INGREDIENTS & METHOD

• Equal amounts of sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.

• in a bowl sprinkle Tamari over the seeds until they are all lightly coated.

• Line a baking tray with baking paper and set the oven on 180.

• Lay the seeds on the tray.

• Bake in the oven for 10-20 minutes staring them at the halfway mark.

• Remove from the oven when they are starting to slightly brown.

Enjoy these on top of salads, soups, curries or roast vegetables. Such a delicious crunchy addition to many meals!