Banana and Egg Pancakes
1 egg and 1 banana, mash together and cook in coconut oil on fry pan. So simple and delicious!
Turkey Tomato Bites
Turkey base with tomato on top. Season with pepper and Tabasco sauce for a quick protein snack.
Polenta Chips
Ingredients:
- 1 cup polenta
- 1½ cups water
- Tuscan seasoning herbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Splash of milk
- Rock salt (a generous twist or two)
Method:
Bring polenta to the boil with water, then turn down to simmer and add butter, milk, salt and herbs. Stir until thick and creamy.
Put into a dish to cool and harden. Cut into chips and place on baking paper. Roast in oven at 240°C until golden.
Roasted Chilli Chickpeas
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- Coconut oil or olive oil
- Chilli flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Method:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, then lay on baking paper on a tray. Pop in oven at high heat and cook for about 30 minutes. Watch them carefully as they can burn quickly.
Pan Seared Baby Tomato and Garlic
Ingredients:
- Coconut oil or olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- Baby tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Method:
Put oil in pan, add garlic and baby tomatoes and sear on high heat. Add parmesan cheese and parsley to finish.
Roasted Pepitas
Ingredients:
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Coconut oil or olive oil
- Chinese five spice
Method:
Put coconut oil in a roasting pan and melt. Add pepitas, cover in Chinese five spice and roast until crunchy.
Sesame Seed Kale Chips
Ingredients:
- Raw sesame seeds
- Garlic granules
- Onion powder
- Olive oil
- Fresh kale leaves
Method:
Grind sesame seeds, garlic granules and onion powder in mortar and pestle. Add olive oil to make a paste, coat kale leaves and bake in oven until crispy. Quantities depend on individual taste.
Fresh and Light Options
Celery Salmon and Avocado Boats
Use celery as boats and stuff with avocado, smoked salmon and a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish.
Avocado Mash
Mash a whole small avocado and place on top of sliced tomato with fresh basil, salt, pepper and a zest of lemon.
Tomato Base with Salmon and Avocado
Cut tomato into round slices. Use as a base and top with salmon and avocado.
Protein Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed raw nuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup dried coconut (for mixture)
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 5 scoops chocolate Isalean powder
- 5 heaped tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao
- 8 drops liquid stevia (or to taste)
- Water (as needed)
- ¼ cup dried coconut (for rolling)
Method:
Combine and mix all ingredients except the rolling coconut in a bowl. Add water until you reach the desired consistency.
Squeeze and roll ingredients into balls. Toss each ball in dried coconut or sesame seeds for coating.
Quick Snack Ideas
Cottage Cheese Snack
1 cup cottage cheese with the juice of a lemon, salt and pepper. Use as a dip with veggie sticks.
Biltong Bliss
50g biltong from the markets (avoid the packaged supermarket versions full of preservatives) with a piece of fruit or vegetables.
Warm Cinnamon Apple
Combine chopped apple with cinnamon, ½ cup sultanas and ¼ cup walnuts. Microwave until the apple is soft but not mushy (about 30-45 seconds). Perfect comfort snack for cold days.
Greek Yoghurt Treat
½ cup Greek yoghurt, 1 tablespoon Isalean shake powder, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and a serve of frozen berries. Mix together for a refreshing treat, especially good on hot days.
Other Quick Snacks
- Raw beans
- Carrots
- Snow peas
- Red capsicum
- Celery
- Rice cakes with hummus
- Almonds (10)
- Apple
- Cashews (10)
- Boiled eggs
