Tag: Food

Almond Butter Banana Pudding

Healthy snacks don’t always have to be dull and boring. Try this Almond Butter Banana Pudding for an amazing treat. This recipe serves 2.

Ingredients –

– 400 ml coconut milk
– 1 table spoon honey
– 1 large overly ripe banana
– 1/4 cup of almond butter
– crushed pecans (optional)

1. Preparation
– Open your can of coconut milk and separate the cream from the water.
– Set the water aside as you can use it to make smoothies

2. Mixing
– Place the coconut cream in a mixing bowl or a stand mixer
– Add the honey and using a hand mixer or the whisk on your stand mixer, whip until you have coconut milk whipped cream
– Add your banana and almond butter and mix until smooth and incorporated

3. Final Stage
– Transfer to serving dishes and top with crushed pecans and extra coconut milk whipped cream if you have any
– Store any extra in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Why not try adding some chocolate, start by adding 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder while mixing in your banana for some added flavour. You can also add chia seeds to gain some extra health benefits.

HiB Fitness

Shaping you for life

October 22, 2015
Apple Pie Energy Balls
Anyone who has tried a diet in the past will know how hard it is to stick with it.

I think the key to success of any diet (other then determination and will power of steel) is to always have healthy, ready-made snacks on hand. This is why these apple pie energy balls are the perfect solution. Less than 10 minutes to make and really tasty.

Ideal snack to cut those food cravings, high in protein to keep you full, Or a fantastic pre-workout snack.

Ingredients:
1. 1½ cups chopped dried apple
2. ¼ cup dates
3. ½ tbsp honey (or other sweetener)
4. 1 tsp nutmeg (optional, to taste)
5. 2 tbsp cinnamon (optional, to taste)
6. ¼ cup toasted pecans
Method:
1. In a blender add the dried apples, dates and honey and blend until the apples have broken down into very small pieces and the mixture becomes batter like in consistency
2. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon and toasted pecans and continue to blend until the pecans reach your desired size.
3. Once blended, scoop out tablespoon sized amounts of the mixture and roll into balls, depending on the stickiness you can wet your hands a touch to make the balls easier to roll
4. Store the balls in the fridge in a sealed container for approximately a week, or you can keep them in the freezer for over a month
These really do taste like apple-pie. Great to keep a little tub with you while going for a long drive or to keep a few in the office to snack on before or after your lunch. I normally double up the ingredients and make a large batch, they hold for about 3 months in a freezer.

Let us know how you get on with yours and any variations that you do.

Hi B Fitness, Shaping you for life.
September 15, 2015
Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties!

Looking for something a bit different and healthier to put on the BBQ? Try out this delicious and simple recipe. These can be served on their own or as a burger, they are great either way.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

1) 1 Large sweet potato, peeled (roughly 600g)

2) cooking oil

3) 1/2 small onion

4) 1 garlic clove, crushed

5) 400g canned tuna (drained)

6) 1 egg, lightly beaten

7) 40g breadcrumbs

8) 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

9) 2 tablespoons plain flour

Method

1) Cut sweet potato into small pieces. Cook in sauce pan. Drain, and mash after cooked.

2) Add a small small bit of cooking oil to a non-stick frying pan. Add onions and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.

3) Mix tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion & sweet potato in a bowl. Stir until well combined.

4) Make mixture into patties using your hands. Add flour on a plate. Coat patties in flour mixture, shaking off excess.

5) Cook for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until golden and heated through.

Don’t be afraid to get adventurous with this one. Try adding some more flavours or substituting the tuna for shredded chicken or pulled pork. Let us know how you get on with yours and what you added.

HiB Fitness, Shaping you for life.

September 6, 2015
Nutella Dip!

Looking for a healthy snack for your kids party or a playful treat for guests coming over. Whatever the age or occasion everyone will love this quick and simple treat.

Ingredients:

1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup Nutella

Variety of dipping items: fresh cut fruit, biscuits, cereal bars, nuts etc.

Method:

1) Put non-fat Greek yogurt and Nutella into a bowl and mix until completely combined together.

2) Place into fridge for 10-15 minutes

3) Place into small serving bowl and serve dipping items on the side.

Try adding chopped nuts into the nutella dip for extra flavour and crunch.

Leave a comment and let us know how you get on with yours!

Hib Fitness, you for life.

August 30, 2015
Cut Those Sugar Cravings

I think it is safe say I’m not the only person that gets sugar cravings. Why do I crave sugar? When your body is attempting to raise levels of the “feel-good” hormone Serotonin, and since sugar triggers a Serotonin release, this can cause you to crave sweet things. So it is no wonder why we like sugar so much.

Here are a few tips to helps you reduce those sugar cravings:

1. Sugar free options.

This applies to drinks, syrups, snacks etc. There are so many products out there that can give you the “sugar hit” that your body is craving without the actual sugar. So next time you are craving a sugary treat opt for a sugar free and lower calorie option.

2. Balanced diet. Structure your diet on flexibility and sustainability, this allows you to develop a healthy relationship with food! This doesn’t mean you can eat junk food all day, it simply means don’t restrict the variety of foods that you eat. Count all your macronutrients and calories, so you can still fit in your favourite ice-cream or a treat. You will crave sweets less often and also never feel the temptation or urge to binge.

3. Eat a variety of nutritious whole foods. If your diet consists of a lot of sugary foods then it is more likely that you are not going to stay full for long. As a general rule, you should be eating nutritious and caloric dense whole foods for the most part of your diet. Allocating a percentage to nutritious, micro and macro friendly foods, for example, vegetables, salads, fibre dense foods etc.

4. Stay hydrated. I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to stay hydrated. Dehydration is linked directly to food cravings. Aim to drink 3L of water per day. On days of intense exercise, you should be aiming for 4-5L.

If you need advice about nutrition and eating right, you can make an appointment with any of our qualified gym instructors. Or for a more detailed and tailored made nutrition plan you can speak with one of the personal trainers that are available.

Hi B Fitness, Shaping you for life.

August 19, 2015
Oatmeal Bread

Looking for a healthy snack to keep you going until your next meal? Try this Oatmeal Bread recipe. Packed full of nutrients, it has all the right stuff to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

500g Natural Yogurt

2 yogurt pot of Oatmeal

2 teaspoons Baking soda

2 tablespoons coconut oil

Method:

1) Place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.

3) Preheat over to 180 degrees.

2) Line baking tin with greaseproof paper.

3) Pour mixture into tin evenly and place into oven for 45 mins,

4) Remove from tin and continue to bake for 5-10 mins.

You can add raisins, sunflower seeds, chia seeds or even walnuts to give it that bit more flavour and extra health benefits.

Let us know how you get on with yours and don’t be afraid to get creative.

Hi B Fitness, Shaping you for life!

August 16, 2015