Maintenance Week 2 – Monday
Carrot Parsnip and Onion Soup
Serves 2 Ingredients 8oz carrot, peeled and diced 8oz parsnip, peeled and diced 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped 1 bouquet garni 1 pint vegetable stock salt and pepper To serve Fromage frais Coriander leaves, chopped...
Scrambled Egg on Rye Bread
Ingredients 1 egg 1 slice rye bread Salt and pepper ½ spring onion, finely chopped Preparation method 1 Crack the egg into a non-stick pan on a medium heat. Add salt and pepper, and the chopped spring onion. At the same time, put the rye bread on to toast. 2 When the...
Beetroot chips with curried yogurt
Preparation method 1 Mix together 2 tablespoons plain yogurt and ¼ teaspoon curry powder. Serve with 1 cup beetroot chips. 2 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F 3 Thinly slice beetroots 4 Divide between two baking sheets and spray or very lightly drizzle with olive oil. Add...
Acai and Maca Libido Bars
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Maca Powder 1 cup Acai berries 100g. Almond powder 150g. Medjool Dates ( remove stones ) 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil ( from week 2 ) Preparation method 1. Blend all ingredients together. 2. Roll the dough in small ball shapes. 3. Place in an airtight,...
Jacket potato and salad
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 small can of tuna 1 red pepper 8 spring onions 1 sweetcorn (cooked and sliced) 1 tablespoon of crème fraiche 1 Jacket potato ½ tablespoon of coconut oil Mix all ingredients together and place in oil in the potatoes to fluff up.
Maintenance Week 2 – Tuesday
Fruit Kebabs
This is a great twist on a fruit salad – it’s fun, healthy and great to eat!. Ingredients A selection of your favourite fruits, cut into bite-sized pieces: strawberries, mango, grapes, pineapple, nectarines, apples – whatever you have available. Maple Syrup for...
Sweet potato brownies
Makes 5 brownies Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1 handful sesame seeds 120g ground almonds 60g buckwheat flour 7 soft dates 2 tbsp. raw cacao 2 tbsp. agave nectar 1 pinch of salt Preparation method 1. Put oven on at 180°F. 2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes and cook till...
Kale crisps
Ingredients 1 large bunch of kale 120g. sunflower seeds, finely ground 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. salt Preparation method 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. 2. Heat the oven to 150°C. Place a...
Lentil Shepherds Pie
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 large onion, halved and sliced 2 large carrots cut into small cubes 2 tbsp. thyme chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 vegetable stock cubes 1000g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 450g red lentils 25g coconut oil...
Celeriac Salad
Serves 4 (you will need a vegetable juicer for the dressing) Ingredients 1 Celeriac Peeled 2 Anchovies chopped 3 2 Apples chopped 4 1 handful of chopped parsley For the dressing 2 oz Celeriac juice 1 oz Lemon juice 1 Garlic clove 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp...
Maintenance Week 2 – Wednesday
Spiced Coconut Prawns
Ingredients 1 tsp. rapeseed oil 80g finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped garlic 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander ½ tsp curry powder 125ml coconut milk 100g peeled jumbo prawns 1 tsp cornflour 1 tbs water 2 tbs chopped fresh coriander Preparation method 1....
Avocado, banana, carob and honey spread
Serves 1 This rich, creamy spread makes an excellent snack! Especially good during times of overwork, nervous tension or strenuous sporting activity. Ingredients ½ small ripe banana ¼ large ripe avocado 2 tsp. carob powder 1-2 tsp. Date Syrup A few drops of real...
Cauliflower Pizza
Serves 1 pizza Ingredients 1 cauliflower 1 cup of brown rice flour 2 table spoons chia seeds with 1/2 cup water ½ a mango 1 lemon dried herbs salt Topping of your choice, tomato puree, mushrooms, spinach, basil, tomatoes. Preparation method 1 Place the chia seeds in a...
Berry Smoothie with Milled flax seeds
Serves 1Blend blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, or what ever is in seasons, berries make a delicious and creamy smoothy and are highly nutritious.
Maintenance Week 2 – Thursday
Baked Bananas with Maple Syrup and Greek Yogurt
Ingredients 1 banana per person maple syrup Greek yogurt (optional) Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Place the whole banana, in its skin, on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 mins. (The peel will turn black.) 2 Place on a plate and slit the skin carefully....
Parsnip Crisps
Ingredients 600g parsnips 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation method 1. Heat the oven to 180°C 2. Grate the parsnips with a peeler 3. Melt the coconut oil in a pan and drizzle over the parsnips in an ovenproof dish 4. Cook for 25 minutes Eat as a snack on its own, or...
Stuffed butternut squash
Serves 2 Ingredients 2 medium-sized butternut squash 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 lemon, juiced Dried red chilli flakes 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 courgette 2 leeks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh...
Quinoa Salad
Serves 2 Dressing 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 celery sticks 2 spring onion 2 cups of grapes 1 lime juiced 2 tbsp oil 1 handful mint 1 handful basil pinch of salt Preparation method 1 Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together for a very tasty and filling...
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Maintenance Week 2 – Friday
Summer Veg Gratin
Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsps olive oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 courgettes, sliced 2 yellow summer squash (or other summer squash), sliced 12oz ripe tomatoes, sliced and placed on kitchen paper to absorb juices 4oz grated parmesan 4 oz...
Butter Bean, Tomato and Basil Spread
Ingredients 15oz can butter beans, drained 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed 1tbsp lemon juice Fresh basil (2-3 generous sprigs) Salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve Celery sticks Preparation method 1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree...
High Protein Pancakes
Sugar and wheat FREE pancakes, add agave nectar if you wish - Serves 4 Ingredients 240g ground almonds tablespoon milled flaxseed. teaspoon baking soda. 1 large egg 60g unsweetened almond milk. 240g coconut milk. 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted. Preparation method 1...
Feta Cheese Salad
Ingredients and method Combine all the following ingredients for a quick, easy and delicious fresh salad: Fresh spinach Tomatoes (chopped) Cucumbers (sliced) Red onion (sliced) Spring onion Red pepper (chopped) Feta cheese Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Ground Black...
Maintenance Week 2 – Saturday
Piquant Peppers with Soft Cheese and Dill
Serves 2 Ingredients 8 piquant red peppers (e.g. Peppadew) Low fat soft cheese Fresh dill Preparation method 1 Remove the peppers from the jar and pat dry. 2 Using a teaspoon or a piping bag, fill each pepper with soft cheese. 3 Pop a sprig of dill on the cheese at...
Poached Eggs and Portobello Mushrooms
Serves 2 Ingredients 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed, wiped 4 eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Place the mushrooms, gills side up, onto the paper. Bake for...
Lentil Curry
Serves 4 Ingredients 200g (8oz) red lentils 2 medium onions, diced, ½ tbsp. coconut oil ½ tbsp. curry paste ½ tbsp. curry powder ½ tbsp. ground turmeric ½ tbsp. ground cumin ½ tbsp. chilli powder, ½ tbsp. salt ½ tbsp. garlic ½ tbsp. ginger root minced 1 can tomato...
Mediteranean Cauli-Couscous
Ingredients Coconut oil 1 large red pepper 1 yellow pepper 6 baby courgettes 2 red onions 4 large mushrooms 8-10 medium tomatoes 3 tbsp chopped rosemary leaves 1 Cauliflower 450ml/1pint boiling hot veg. stock or water 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely grated 3 tbsp...
Oaty balls
Serves 4 Ingredients 500g oats 250g dried fruit 100g mixed nuts Handfull of coconut flakes 200ml water mixed with coconut/soya or almond yogurt 2 tablespoons cashew nut butter 1 Tsp cinnamon 1 Tsp ground ginger Preparation method 1 Blend all the ingredients together...
Maintenance Week 2 – Sunday
Avocado Prawn Salad
This is a new twist on an old favourite - Serves 4 Ingredients 6 tbsps fromage frais 1 tbsp tomato puree Tabasco sauce, to your taste 2 tbsps fresh chives, chopped 8 oz cooked prawns salt and pepper 2 avocados, ripe and ready to eat Paprika Rocket Lemon wedges...
Fruity Yogurt Shake
Serves 1 Ingredients 8oz (½ large pot) low fat live yogurt 1 banana 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp milled flax seeds Preparation method 1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. If you prefer a different fruit, use it instead of the banana. Pear, mango and...
Hummus with carrots and cucumber
Ingredients 200g.7oz.canned chickpeas (save the liquid ) 4 tsp tahini 2 garlic cloves, chopped small, or crushed himalaya salt to taste 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3½ tbsp lemon juice - to taste 1 tbsp paprika Some parsley, or coriander to decorate Method Rinse the...
Spaghetti with tomato and courgette sauce
Ingredients 200g/7oz. cherry tomatoes 1 courgette trimmed 350g/12oz. dried spaghetti 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 bunch basil 2 tbsp fromage frais 6 spring onions, finely sliced Salt and black pepper To garnish Basil Preparation method 1....
Home made Muesli
Ingredients 5 cups rolled oats 2 tsp cinnamon ½ cup sliced almonds ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped dates ½ cup chopped cashew nuts 1 tablespoon coconut oil Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees, place oats with cinnamon on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes....