Kids Lunch Idea's

We all know how important it is to keep kids healthy so I put together a little list to give you ideas for their lunches. Here are some benefits>

• It helps to improve their concentration, learning and behavior.
• Promotes proper physical growth and development.
• Builds up their strength.
• Promotes resistance to infection.
• Gives plenty of energy as if thety dont have enough ;).
• Minimizes future health risks like iron‑deficiency anemia, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and dental decay.
• Helps them to establish healthy eating patterns and habits for life.

First up is my Strawberry oat bars. Oats are slow releasing carbohydrate so will keep your kids full through the day and keep their energy up.

 Chicken Kickers Chicken is a great source of protein cut these up and add to some salad.

Banana &Blueberry Muffins I love these so easy to make and tasty adding the O'Egg is a good way to get protein in.

 

 Greek Yogurt with some fresh fruit and dark chocolate chips,Kids yogurts can have a lot of unnecessary added sugar.

Rice cakes with banana and peanut butter.

Egg muffins you can add some chicken,spinach,tomato to these.

Bread I always make my own oat bread and change up the flavor. add some turkey or simple butter and jam.

Lastly Soup I remember when I was a child always bringing a flask of soup to school its so easy to make and great way to get the veggies in.

 

 Nuts like cashews,almonds can also be added to lunches,water is the best drink juices can have lots of sugar.

For That Special Someone

Hey Guys & Girls with Valentines coming up I put together some Gift Ideas for you at a bargain price of course check them out.

This Make up brush set is coming into Lidl 1st of February at a great price of only €4.99 it comes in 3 colours and would make a great inexpensive gift.

Next up Is this candle the perfume of this scent is really nice it would make the perfect center piece for a relaxing dinner at home. This candle is €3.99

 

In love with this you wouldn't think it was from Lidl looks so elegant and expensive for €7.99 you cant go wrong it comes in 4 different colors these will be a sell out for sure.

These beauty's are from the one and only Penneys  Prices from €2.50 always come in handy perfect for the gym bunny in your life. :)

Penneys again have some beautiful lingerie or as I like to call it laundreaa haha  some lovely sets here at a bargain price.

Lovely little gift set €4.99 in Lidl This stuff smells amazing.


Love these Pajama sets coming into Aldi €9.99 and yes they are Adults

 

Some Games in Aldi only €1.99 

Chocolates are always a nice touch and don't forget the card ;)




  And if you're a non drinker like me Tesco are stocking these.

Pizza

Spicy Turkey mince pizza

Ingredients
1 wholemeal wrap I used the country kitchen brand 

Dubliners light cheese
Turkey mince
Tomato puree
Red peppers
Spices - Chilli,garlic,Oregano,Cajun
Taste of Goodness Sauces Southwest sauce
Coconut oil

Method
1.Heat coconut oil in a pan and add turkey mince with spices
2. Put wrap in the oven for 5 minutes
3.Mix tomato puree with spices,Grate cheese or slices
4. Take out the wrap and spread tomato puree over the wrap then add cheese ,peppers and mince.
5.Put back in the oven till the cheese is melted covered in southwest sauce and enjoy.

Happy Cooking

Clean Bolognese

Eating healthy does not have to be boring or expensive. I made this meal today with all ingredients for under €10 its quick and tasty. Hope you enjoy it.

Ingredients

Paaasta - Bought in lidl for 49 cent
Butternut noodles- Bought in Marks and Spencers for €1.49
Mince meat
Peppers
Spices
Coconut oil
Dubliner's reduced fat cheese

Method

1.For the sauce I washed out a mayonnaise jar and poured in the paaasta then add spices garlic,chilli,sea salt,black pepper,paprika and oregano and mix it well.

2.Heat tea spoon of coconut oil in a frying pan. Add mince and season with garlic and chilli.

3.Chop up peppers and add to mince when brown when the mince is fully cooked add your sauce and turn the heat down let it simmer.

4.In a pot of boiling water add your noodles and cook for 10-12 minutes.

5.Grate some cheese and plate up your mince and noodles.

That's it Nutritious and Delicious

Alot of shop bought sauces can have hidden unnecessary sugars added this sauce is made up from99.5% tomatoes and 5% salt. The butternut noodles are very low carb and the perfect alternative to spaghetti although they are not a soft as pasta they still taste great. Try to get good quality mince that is lean. You can also add lots of different veg get creative. This is defiantly a meal the whole family will enjoy.

Happy cooking:)

Protein Cookies

Protein cookie

Ingredients 
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 tea spoon cocoa
1 and a half cup of oats blended them up
2 table spoons peanut butter
1 table spoon of honey
Dark chocolate chips
Almond milk
2 tea spoons baking powder
1 banana (mashed)

Method
Mix together with spoon and heap mixture onto baking paper and cook for 15 minutes at 180 degrees melt Dark chocolate. 80% drizzle over top

Oat Bread

1 Thing I really miss is bread while eating healthy so I decided to make my own. I will admit it took my along time to get the taste right it always ended up a eggy taste. But this recipe is quick and easy, taste great.

Ingredients
Oat flour- Oat flour is just blended up oats I got a nutri bullet yesterday it blended them up nice and quick and so easy to clean (160 grams )

Baking powder- 1 tea spoon

Coconut desiccated - I didn't measure I love coconut I put it in everything but a half a cup will do the job depending on your taste.

1 egg - Beaten

Almond milk

Greek yogurt- 3 table spoons

Almond essence or you can use vanilla

Method

1.Pre heat your oven and blend oats till you get a flour constancy.
2.In a bowl mix oats,baking powder and coconut.
3. In a separate bowl beat 1 egg and add drop of almond milk then Greek yogurt and almond essence beat till there are no lumps.
4.Add the wet ingredients to the dry until fully incorporated then add mix to a loaf tin lined with baking paper, top with chia seeds.
5.Bake in oven for 20 minuted at 180 degrees.

Take it out and leave it cool. I added some unsalted butter and jam onto mine.

Happy baking :)

My top 5 coconut oil uses

As you all know I love coconut oil it has so many uses I thought i would tell you my favourite ones.


1.The most obvious one is for cooking I use it everyday to cook my food I fry my turkey mince in coconut oil and when I am making stuff in the oven I always put a tea spoon onto some baking paper. Coconut oil is very different from most other cooking oils and contains a unique composition of fatty acids.The fatty acids are about 90% saturated.This makes coconut oil highly resistant to oxidation at high heats. For this reason, it is the perfect oil for high-heat cooking methods like frying .

2.Coconut oil can also be used to oil pulling is a old remedy people say it can help whiten your teeth i think it does make a difference to the colour of your teeth coconut oil can rid your teeth of bacteria found in plague that make them yellow.It also can promote healthy gums and keep your breath fresh. 

How to :In the morning, before you brush your teeth, scoop out a tea spoon of coconut oil. You can either soften it, or just put it in your mouth ( Push, swish, and “pull” the oil through and around your teeth for 10-15 minutes, then spit it out, rinse with water, and brush your teeth.

I also brush my teeth with coconut oil,lemon juice and baking soda once a week I make a paste with the 3 ingredients and brush them as normal.

3.Hair Treatment - Melt 3 table spoons of coconut oil (Depending on how long your hair is )
Shampoo hair and rinse well then on the ends only put the oil wrap hair in towel and leave for 1 hour then rinse well.

4.Moisturiser- I use it as a moisturiser on my face every night I take a pea size bit of coconut oil and rub it into my skin until it dissolves. I also use it on my lips keeps them from feeling dry or cracking.

5.Sugar Scrub- 
Ingredients            
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of coconut oil
Optional:essential oils

Method
1.Mix all ingredients and store in air tight jar
2.Use 1 tablespoon as needed in the shower scrub skin with the mixture it will remove dead skin cells and leave your skin silky and soft.

That is just a few uses I like it has many uses.

Thanks for reading :)

Protein Pancakes

Protein pancakes

Ingredients
Protein - 1 scoop
Oats -60grams
O egg -2 egg whites
Almond milk -Just a splash
Vanilla essence -Few drops
White chocolate chips
Coconut oil

Method
Blend all ingredients minus chips and coconut oil
Heat coconut oil in pan add mix top with few chips cook and flip wink emoticon

Coconut cream
1 can of coconut milk - Just scoop out milk not water
Coconut sugar- Half tea spoon
Vanilla essence-Few drops
Blend together grin emoticon

Happy cooking:)

Peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies


Ingredients 

1 cup of oats
3 table spoons of natural peanut butter
1 and half table spoon of coconut sugar                       
2 eggs
Dark chocolate chips



Method
Blend oats till fine put aside
Mix peanut butter and coconut sugar and eggs then add oats and chocolate chips mix till well combined

With wet hands roll dough into balls put on baking sheet flatten with fork cook for ten minutes at 140 Happy baking 😀

Honey & Coconut oat bars

Hey guys&girls going to post my recipes on my blog from now on so they are easier to find.

Honey & coconut oat bars

Ingredients

Oats (100 grams) or 1 cup                        
Baking powder(tea spoon)
Coconut desiccated(half a cup)
1 egg
almond milk
vanilla essence
Honey (1 table spoon)
Coconut oil (1 table spoon)
Salt (pinch)
Cinnamon (pinch)

Optional : chopped nuts or dried fruit

Method:

1.Preheat oven and grease baking tray with some coconut oil.
2.Mix dry ingredients together.
3.Melt honey and coconut oil on the hob.
4.Beat egg and add vanilla essence.
5.Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir till combined.
6.Place mix into baking tray press down and form a square,bake for 25-30 minutes on 140 Degrees keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.
7.Take out and let cool them cut into bars I had mine with liberte greek yogurt  and fresh strawberries.

These bars are perfect to breakfast on the go or a pre workout Oats are a slow releasing carbohydrate so it will keep you feeling full. Also are a great for kids lunches or as a snack with a tea,coffee.

Happy baking :)

Bargain Buys Lidl

Hi everyone decided to do a quick post about bargain buys you can find locally. I love Aldi and Lidl I shop there every week they have some great deals and the quality of the items are great. This week Lidl had some great fitness gear here is a picture of few bits worth purchasing.

1. Kettlebell's I love kettlebells They are great for home workouts there is so much variation with them great for a full body workout to get you sweating. they come in 3 different sizes
2.5kg-€4.99
5kg €6.99
10kg €14.99
They are a great investment.

2.Fruit infuser water bottle I love these great way to give your water some flavor they come in three different colors and cost €9.99

3.Stability ball I use mine at home for core work also great to improve your balance.

4.Foam roller every house needs one of these and its a steal at only €14.99 . Foam rolling has  a wide range of benefits for the everyday gym-goer it will increase the blood flow through the body, and can aid in better movement and increased range of motion. These benefits can decrease the chance of injury and decrease recovery time after a workout so get rolling.

So onto this week I am very excited for these I will be bursting through the doors Thursday morning. I am sure these next items will be a sell out.

 Basically like a George Forman. Its comes in two colors white or red.Such a hand way to cook your food its fast and easy to clean after. Sure look where would you be going wrong for €16.99










Next up is Tupperware boxes are a must to any healthy lifestyle I bought a set about a year ago from lidl and I still have them they are great. These come in 2 different colors and you get 8 pieces for €5.99.

Last but not least The Nutrition Mixer Like other leading brands its a fraction of the price I cant wait to get my hands on this I am terrible for eating green veg so I cant wait to make some delicious smoothies with this.

 

Well thats it guys and girls hope you enjoyed and got a bargain :).