25/04/2016

Low in carbohydrates cheesecake - high protein dessert



Being on weight loss/sports diet means that you can't eat sweets. It is not surprising because these products contain large amounts of sugar and fat. While we eat sweets we feel a great pleasure, but afterwards we will be so angry on ourselves that we did that... However, we can make some cakes if we choose ingredients wisely. The following recipe for cheesecake is a high-protein, low in carbohydrates and y also gluten-free. Very moist and tasty.

Ingredients:


  • 600g light soft cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • lemon
  • 200g of Brazil nuts
  • 50g butter
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3 teaspoons of sweetener


Method

Blend brazilian nuts and mix with the melted butter. Grease round baking tray with butter and put nuts on the bottom of the tray. smooth it with spoon. Put in the fridge for about half an hour.
Mix light soft cheese with eggs, lemon juice and sweetener. Pour into a baking tray and bake at 160 ° C for 40 minutes.
When the cheesecake has cooled, brush it with peanut butter.





20/04/2016

Low in calories, low in carbohydrates and low-fat quiche.



Quiche is one of my favorite dishes. The base of this dish is pastry made from flour and butter. This makes the quiche not very low calorie meal. That's why I had an idea to bake quiche without the base! This is especially beneficial for people who care about the weight loss or want to increase muscle mass or looking for high protein food.

Ingredients:


  • chicken breast (200g)
  • onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 peppers (red, yellow and green)
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of creme fraiche
  • 100ml of milk
  • tablespoon of rapeseed oil
  • salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, dried coriander

Method:

Chopped onion in small cubes and fry it adding some oil. When it will get soften add chopped garlic. Slice the chicken and pepper into cubes and put into the frying pan.  Add all the spices. Transfer to a baking dish lined with baking paper and pour a mixture of eggs, cream and milk. Put into the preheated oven (180 ° C) for 30 minutes




19/04/2016

Roasted sweet potatoes with caramelized onions and cottage cheese - low calorie and a healthy dinner



The combination of sweet potatoes and cottage cheese is a very tasty connection. In addition, highly nutritious and low in calories - serving has less than 300kcal (depending on the size of the potatoes). Also sweet potatoes contain antioxidants including vitamin A, which is good for our eyes and skin. Cottage cheese is a source of calcium and protein. Onions are also added not only because of good taste but they are also powerful antioxidant.

Ingredients:


  • sweet potato
  • 200 g cottage cheese 
  • onion
  • chive
  • 100 ml natural yoghurt
  • 25g butter
  • tablespoon oil
  • salt pepper

Method:


Boil potatoes for about half an hour until they soften. Then cut them in half, brush with rapeseed oil and put in the oven for 20 minutes. In the meantime, you can prepare caramelized onions. Slice the onion and fry in butter. Reduce the heat and let the onions soften. Cottage cheese mix with salt, peppers, yogurt and chopped chives. Place cottage cheese and caramelized onion on the top of sweet potatoe. 



14/04/2016

Healthy chicken burgers with horseradish sauce


Healthy version of chicken burgers with horseradish sauce, avocado and lamb's lettuce.
 Horseradish sauce gives burgers great refreshing taste. Also it has many other healthy benefits Horseradish has antibacterial properties, improves metabolism allowing you to burn extra calories. In addition, rich in vitamin C, and moderate amounts of sodium, folic acid.

Ingredients for 4 burgers:


  • 2 chicken breasts
  • wheat roll
  • 100ml milk
  • egg
  • salt, pepper, nutmeg

Additionally:


  • 4 bread rolls (I've used wholegrain rolls)
  • ripe avocado
  • teaspoon horseradish
  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • teaspoon of honey
  • lamb's lettuce
  • few red potatoes for chips

Method:

Cut the wheat roll into cubes and soak it in milk, let stand for 10 minutes. Cut the chicken into small pieces and blend it. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Then stir in the soaked bread and shape into 4 large flat chops. You can grill it or fry in a pan with small amout of oil.

Cut the bread roll in half and toast them in oven. Put some horseradish sauce (yogurt mix with salt, pepper, honey and horseradish) for both sides. Apply a small handful of lamb's lettuce, then chicken and sliced avocado.

Additionally, you can prepare chips. I did red potatoes fries. 




13/04/2016

Healthy pizza



Pizza is one of the most popular fast food. What really makes it is considered to be in fast food group? Probably because of the high calorific value, low in fiber, high in fat and selection of unhealthy ingredients. This can be solved by proper preparation and use of healthy, valuable products such as wholemeal flour, olive oil, flaxseed. We can prepare our own sauce and use high quality ingredients as pizza toppings, eg. white mozzarella and salmon. The fact is that the preparation is a little time consuming (kneading, waiting time until the dough grow, baking), but if we realize that when we order take-away pizza on the phone usually wait an hour and the price generally is also very high. Preparing your own pizza is healthier and much much more cheaper.

Ingredients (ingredients for 3 thin pizzas)


  • wholemeal flour (800g)
  • 300 ml of warm water
  • 2 tablespoons of linseed
  • 50ml olive oil
  • tablespoon dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • large pinch of nutmeg

Ingredients for the sauce:


  • small onion
  • 250g tinned tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • tablespoon oregano
  • sugar and salt to taste

Additionally:


  • 100g smoked salmon
  • 2 balls of mozzarella (250g)
  • chives to sprinkle


Method:

In the warm water spread yeast, sugar, salt, nutmeg, olive oil, flaxseed and 100g flour. All mix thoroughly and set aside in a warm place for about half an hour. When the yeast will begin to work, add the rest of the flour and knead the dough. It may take up to several minutes. At the beginning can be a little sticky but as kneading should become more elastic. Put the dough covered with a cotton cloth to rise for about an hour.
To prepare the sauce, fry the finely chopped onion in oil. When slightly caramelised, add chopped garlic. Pour over the tomatoes and simmer until the sauce to reduce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, sugar and herbs.
Divide the dough into 3 parts and roll out each piece. Place it on a metal tray greased with oil. Put the tomato sauce and remaining ingredients. Bake about 15-20 minutes at 200 ° C.