Homemade Wholemeal Tortilla Chips

It is no secret that I love crisps, it is true what they say, once you pop you just can't stop. They were always my go to snack but the salt content alone makes them a not so healthy choice. So what's the alternatives? Well making my own seemed like a good choice so I'm sharing with you my quick and easy recipe for homemade wholemeal tortilla chips.

Frozen Banana and Peanut Butter Sandwiches

I love bananas and I love peanut butter so what could be better than combining the two to make the perfect snack. I love putting both ingredients together in sandwiches or on slices of toast but in the Summer months I rarely fancy either so an alternative for my favourite foods was needed, introducing the frozen banana and peanut butter sandwich.

Green Tea Protein Smoothie Recipe

I was recently sent some organic matcha green tea powder from Kiss Me Organics and I knew exactly what I was going to use it in first.. Matcha powder is known to boost energy and burn calories. This amazing ingredient can be used in lattes, baking and my favourite, smoothies. I love smoothies and I love green tea so what could be better than combining the two.

Below you will find my recipe for my favourite protein packed green tea smoothie.

Food and Drink Round Up, The Healthy Edition

You must have noticed by now that I've been changing my lifestyle this year. Ok I'm not perfect I still love to eat chocolate and cake but a lot of what the food and drink I allow myself now is very different to what was being consumed last year.

I was recently sent a few different foods and drinks to try and now I'm ready to share with you what I thought.

Natur Boutique Diet Tea

Ok so we've seen quite a few teas on the market recently aiming to help you lose weight but many I feel are overpriced and don't give you a lot of benefits for what you pay. This diet tea with garcinia cambogia (brindal berry) from Natur Boutique is a great alternative to those of use on a budget. At just £2.99 for 20 teabags, not only is it affordable but it tastes good too.

                                 

Chia Pudding Recipe

One of my favourite breakfasts, especially in the hot weather is overnight oats. There are so many great variations and the fact that it can be made the night before makes it really convenient. I have discovered another exciting breakfast alternative that can also be made in different flavours and again making it up in advance making a perfect in a rush breakfast choice, I'm talking about chia pudding.

Now chia seeds themselves are a great ingredient. Packed full of nutrients, high in protein and the carb content is mostly fibre so brilliant when you are on a diet. They are the perfect addition to meals when you are on a diet as the protein and fibre content are known to help you lose weight. I use them in smoothies, on top of salads and in my breakfasts.

Simple Frozen Yoghurt Recipe

I used to skip eating breakfast. Many people told me that it was the most important meal of the day but I chose to ignore this advice until this year.

Since starting on my healthy eating journey back in January, I have made a concious effort to eat breakfast every morning.

Sometimes I find myself in a rush with little time to prepare and eat anything after sorting out the kids so I've found a great way to counteract this is by preparing breakfast the night before. Overnight oats quickly became my go to breakfast but having this day in, day out started to become a little bit tiresome so I began to search for other alternatives.

Frozen yoghurt seemed like a good option. Only three ingredients needed, takes very little time to make and because you pop in the freezer, it lasts a long time. The recipe I'm sharing lasts me 5-7 days depending on how hungry I am and what fruit etc I decide to serve with it.

Courgette Pizza Bites

Sometimes I don't fancy a big dinner, more something to snack but it can be very easy to slip into old habits and just reach for the junk food. My recipe for courgette pizza bites is a healthy alternative but makes you feel like you are having a treat as it is reminiscent of having a couple of all be it smaller slices of pizza.

Easy and quick to make and also simple to adapt, this small dish is perfect for both meat lovers and vegetarians.

Time to #lovealot with Aldi

Valentine's day is nearly here, good job I'm reminding you right!! Some of you (like my husband) may think that is just another day but there are many of us including myself that like to be romanced and this doesn't necessarily mean spending a lot of money. A simple gesture such as a card, a small bunch of flowers or even breakfast in bed go along way to show that you care.

Now as you know Aldi are the store that always want to save us money so I was challenged to come up with a recipe that was both reasonably price and showed off that I do indeed #lovealot

Well seen as my lovely husband tends to "forget" about Valentine's day, I decided to come up with a dish that was more suited for me. I am currently dieting but I do like a treat every so often and this simple meal that I've devised can be eaten as an indulgent breakfast or a yummy pudding. It also coincides with another day just around the corner, pancake day.

Crunchy Kaleslaw Recipe

My daily diet has changed drastically since the new year, I'm eating a lot healthier and instead of piling my plate high with chips I am opting for chicken, turkey etc accompanied by lots of vegetables and salads.

One of my favourite accompaniments was always coleslaw however upon looking at the ingredients and calorie content I discovered it wasn't so good for me, so I decided to have a go at making my own and I came up with Crunchy Kaleslaw.

Hint of Chilli Carrot Crisps

I find my snacking is what really lets me down when it comes to losing weight. Like others, I find it hard to resist the junk food, why do chocolate and crisps have to taste so good? So I've been searching the web to find some healthy alternatives that will trick my mind into thinking I'm having something a little bit naughty!! On my search I found carrots crisps but on they're own they sounded a little bland so I added a little something to spice them up…

4 Overnight Oats Flavour Combinations

Overnight oats, a simple to make breakfast that is not only delicious but nutricious too. This convinient "summer porridge" can be made into so many different flavours and is perfect if you have little time in the mornings.

I can't believe I didn't discover this sooner.

Tomato and Onion Egg Muffins

If you've read my blog this year, you will know that I am on a quest to get healthy!! Food plays a major part in this so I thought I'd start sharing with you some of the recipes that I am trying in a bid to eat better. One of those recipes is for egg muffins.

Now I have opted for tomato and onion ones but the great thing about this quick and easy recipe is that you can put in any ingredients to you like. You can make them meaty, cheesy or packed full of vegetables.

These tasty little treats can be made in advance and heated up later and they make the perfect speedy on the go breakfast or a scrummy snack to keep your energy levels up.

Time This Couch Potato Got Fit

It's January, you know that month where we all suddenly decide we need to get fit and start eating healthy. Well I too am jumping on the band wagon, it's time that this old couch potato finally got fit.

This time last year I was saying almost the exact same thing but I was lacking something, well two things actually, will power and focus.

I haven't been shy about putting photos of my body on my blog in the past but this year I feel more embarrassed and I'm not willing to put those images out there just yet, however the photo I took this morning has certainly given me a huge kick up the bum to actually quite moaning about my body and instead to do something about it.

The Adventures of The Cuddle Pirate Book Review

Books are good for not only letting your kids imaginations run wild but also for teaching them things. Kelly Elsworthy has released a series of books aimed to help children learn about healthy eating, the difference between things like and fruit and vegetables and sugary junk foods.

The Cuddle Pirate and his crew go on many exciting adventures on both land and sea. They love to eat healthy food and every time little boys and girls eat all their healthy food, he and his crew visit them for adventures. His adversary, the central villain of the series is known as the Sugar Shark. He and his gang only eat unhealthy foods such as chocolate, sugar nd fizzy drinks and are always trying to spoil the Cuddle Pirate's adventures.

Lime and Avocado Dip Recipe

One of my guilty pleasures is crisps.

To be precise, crisps with dip.

You know the saying from Pringles, "once you pop, you just can't stop". Well this is true for any packet of crisps that I open.

If I'm not careful I find myself going through a big bag of tortilla chips and a tub of hummus in one sitting, slightly calorific!!

So I decided to experiment making my own dips, try to bring a bit of healthy back to my night time snacking.

Here is my recipe for lime and avocado dip…

Roasted Chilli Chickpeas Recipe

If you are like me then you must be thinking Summer is on its way!!! I posted recently about my top ten tips on how to lose weight, well I'm back on that healthy wagon so I thought I would start sharing with you some of the healthier recipes I am making and eating. First up is my recipe for roasted chilli chickpeas.

Special K Granola Review and Giveaway

You may have gathered from some of my previous posts that I am always on the quest to get fit and be healthier and one of the things to help with this a good balanced diet. One of the things I do believe to help is always having breakfast but it is nice to change what I eat every once in a while, so when I was asked if I would like to try and review the new granola from Special K, well I couldn't resist.

I was surprosed when the package arrived because not only did I receive a pack of each flavour, I also received a lovely reusable bag and a huge tea towel!!

Be Food Smart

I just received a Food Smart Meal mixer from Change 4 Life.

I have to say I'm impressed by how many meals are in there, breakfast, lunches and dinners are included. I don't know about anyone else but we always seem to end up with the same meals week in week out. I'm looking forward to trying out all of the recipes, the first one I am going to cook is the breakfast burritos!!!

What's even better, there is a calender on the back and it lets you know which vegetables and fruits are in season each month. 

These are free to anyone while stocks last so why not grab yourself one.

If you have one already, what meals have you tried?? What was your favourite recipe??

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