You’ll need:
1 portion Diet Couscous
1 handful of chicken filet / 60 gram
2 handfuls vegetables / 100 gram
– Example used is asparagus and bell pepper, 1 handful of each
How to repare:
You’ll need:
1 portion Diet Couscous
1 small handful of shrimps / approx 60 gram
4 asparagus + 5 cherry tomatoes / 100 gram in total
How to repare:
You’ll need:
1 portion Diet Chili Sin Carne
1 small handful kidney beans / 30 gram
2 large handfuls of pointed cabbage / 130 gram
How to repare:
You’ll need:
1 portion Diet Chili Sin Carne
1 small handful of grounded beef containing max. 5-7% fat / 25 gram
2 large handfuls of cauliflower rice (shredded cauliflower) / 100 gram
How to repare:
Crispbread is a favourite in the Nordic countries and is a type of flat and dry cracker. Crispbreads are a light option compare to rye bread and will keep fresh for a long time. Make them yourself and they taste even more delicious!
You’ll need:
70 g chia seeds
350 ml water
60 g flax seeds
55 g sesame seeds
50 g pumpkin seeds
50 g sunflower seeds
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
How to prepare:
Set your oven to 150 C°. Add chia seeds to a bowl with water and salt. Let the seeds sit for about 20 minutes until the chia seeds have absorbed the water. Mix in the rest of the ingredients into the bowl, and then pour the sticky dough onto a baking sheet covered in baking paper, around 30×30 cm. Place a second piece of baking paper on top of the dough and flatten the dough with either a rolling pin or just using your hands. Remove the top piece of baking paper and cut the dough into 25 pieces. Approx. 6×6 cm. Bake the crispbread in the oven at 150 C° for about 2 hours. Store the crispbread in an airtight container, so that they stay crispy.
Simply desert delicious! Not to mention a fun and healthier option to serve to your guests or your family – and toppings can be to your very own liking. Enjoy!
You’ll need:
5 ripe bananas
150 g dark chocolate (min. 70%)
50 g almonds
How to prepare:
Finely chop the almonds. Peel the bananas and chop them in half. Insert the popsicle stick in the bottom of each banana piece. Be careful not to split the banana. Afterwards, melt half of the chocolate using a bain-marie, then add the rest of the chocolate. Either dip the bananas into the melted chocolate or coat them with a brush. Then quickly sprinkle with the almond pieces while the chocolate is still melted. Place the banana popsicles on a cutting board or other flat surface, and place in the freezer. Let them freeze for at least 4 hours.
Snacks are almost impossible to avoid. We like to snack! However, we also know that snacking is one of those irritating habits that has a way of making it difficult to maintain our weight. A good way to revert these bad habits are by simply replacing our snack time with healthy options. The crunch of the vegetables and the taste of the dip can quite often do the trick. Here’s one suggestion for a very healthy snack.
You’ll need:
1 bell pepper
¼ cucumber
1 carrot
1 celery bundle
40 g frozen peas
½ large garlic clove
2 tsp. Greek yoghurt, 2%
A pinch of sea salt
A little fresh ground pepper
How to prepare:
Pour boiling water over the peas so they thaw. Blend them together with the pressed garlic and Greek yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cut the vegetables into long pieces or sticks. Prepare on a small plate or take it with you to work as a snack. You can also use it as an accompaniment to your dinner.
This appetizer or side dish is so easy to make, it’s hard to believe how tasty it is. It is just a classic but it is also look elegant on any plate. The full texture and rich flavor, bacon wrapped asparagus is always a party-favourite.
You’ll need:
1 bundle of green asparagus
1 pack of turkey bacon
How to prepare:
Set your oven to 200 C°. Rinse the asparagus, then wrap one piece of turkey bacon around 3-4 pieces of asparagus. Place in the oven at 200 C° for about 15 minutes or until crispy.
These Egg Muffins are not only delicious they are also the perfect protein-packed breakfast. In addition, eggs are an excellent source of protein and one of the best health benefits is their ability to improve cardiovascular by reducing the risk of heart disease.
You’ll need:
10 eggs
2 tomatoes
1 leek
A bundle of scallions
200 g spinach
200 g turkey bacon
1 tsp. oil
1 tsp. salt
½ bundle of chives
Equipment: 12 silicone muffin forms
How to prepare:
Set your oven to 200 C°. Heat up some oil in a pan and fry the bacon until crispy. Whisk the eggs in a bowl and add salt. Cut the scallions, tomato, and leek into small pieces. Chop the spinach and add all of the vegetables, the small bacon pieces, and milk into the bowl with the eggs. Use the egg mixture to fill the muffin forms, and garnish with scallions. Bake in the oven at 200 C° for about 12-15 min.
Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Scientifically, pumpkin is a fruit, because it contains seeds. However, it is nutritionally more similar to vegetables than it is to fruits. With its delicious taste, pumpkin is nutritious and linked to many health benefits: Rich in vitamin A, contains antioxidants, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. These antioxidants can neutralize free radicals that can damage your cells. They are also high in potassium, vitamin C and fiber.
Pumpkins are what we consider weight-loss friendly food, which means that they are very low in calories, but still packed with nutrients.
You’ll need:
1 Hokkaido pumpkin
1 tbsp. olive oil
A dash of sea salt
A little thyme and rosemary
A little fresh ground pepper
How to prepare:
Set the oven to 200 C° convection. Peel the pumpkin and cut it in half. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin and then cut into smaller pieces. Brush with oil and then season with salt, pepper, and spices. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the pumpkin pieces are golden brown.
