• Comfort Food,  High Protein,  Indian,  Main,  Postpartum Nourishing

    Cashew Cream Beef Curry

    Cashew Cream is used here to replace the traditional yogurt or heavy cream added to finish the curry sauce. Much less temperamental when adding to a hot sauce, this cream substitute adds a velvety mouthfeel and nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with the curry spices, spinach and beef. I’ve also used an instant pot to ensure the beef comes out extra tender, but the recipe can be followed with chicken pieces or tofu by following the same recipe steps for marinating, then pan frying the protein in butter and contining by adding the remaining curry ingredients. To finish the curry just add the thick cashew cream once everything else is…

  • Dessert,  High Protein,  Muffins,  Snack,  Various

    Choc Chip Caramel Almond Protein Muffins

    Choc Chip topped and packed with almond protein ready for snacking. These muffins are quick to put together and perfect for small batch meal prep. This recipe can be easily multiplied by adjusting the yield on the recipe card below. Another convenience is that this recipe uses one single serving of almond protein. This allows compatibility with samples & individual serving sachets. I encourage you to compare different brands or flavours of plant protein as they all vary quite considerably with baking. I’ve had the best and most consistent results with the Macro Mike range of peanut and almond protein. I have also experimented with Muscle Nation Custard casein. Once…

  • Breakfast,  High Protein

    Bircher-Style Oats

    This boosted breakfast oat dish is the delicious sister of classic overnight oats. Not only can you prepare this meal in batches, it also freezes surprisingly well into individual portions. Instead of prepping each bowl of oats the night before – you can prep a batch, portion and freeze. The night before you need it, all you have to do is transfer a container into the fridge to defrost. I promise it all comes together just the same as long as you freeze immediately after mixing. This method is also helpful in controlling portion sizes. The issue with regular Bircher Muesli is that it’s really only best overnight. Texture degrades…