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January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
WHAT YOU NEED                  WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

January
RECIPE PACK
Discover 12 easy, healthy and tasty recipes,
including breakfast, lunch, dinner, treat and
smoothie options.

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January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
           WHAT YOU NEED                      WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  1        CRUSTLESS CHICKEN QUICHE

  2         OVERNIGHT COCONUT OATS                                            RECIPE KEY
                                                                         Look for these helpful icons

  3                                                                         throughout the file.
           AVOCADO & MUSHROOM TOAST

  4             BLACK BEAN SOUP
                                                                    GF   Gluten Free

                                                                    DF   Dairy Free
  5            MINI EGGPLANT PIZZA
                                                                    LC   Low Carb (under 20g serving)

  6       GRILLED CHILLI & LIME CHICKEN
                                                                    MP   Meal Prep/Freezer Friendly

  7       SLOW COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN                              HP   High Protein (over 20g per serving)

  8           QUICK CHILI CON CARNE
                                                                    V    Vegetarian

                                                                    Q    Quick (under 30 mins)
  9           ROASTED SALMON TRAY
                                                                    N    Contains Nuts
 10        CRANBERRY & BANANA BREAD

 11        GLUTEN-FREE BERRY CRUMBLE

 12   TAHINI & DARK CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER
    MONDAY                 TUESDAY              WEDNESDAY           THURSDAY              FRIDAY            SATURDAY               SUNDAY
                           WHAT YOU NEED                                   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

    BREAKFAST              BREAKFAST            BREAKFAST           BREAKFAST           BREAKFAST           BREAKFAST             BREAKFAST
 Crustless Chicken      Leftover Crustless       Overnight          Cranberry &         Avocado &            Overnight            Cranberry &
      Quiche             Chicken Quiche         Coconut Oats       Banana Bread       Mushroom Toast        Coconut Oats         Banana Bread

      LUNCH                  LUNCH                 LUNCH               LUNCH              LUNCH                LUNCH                LUNCH
    Avocado &            Leftover Grilled     Black Bean Soup      Leftover Black     Leftover Roasted      Mini Eggplant        Leftover Mini
  Mushroom Toast           Chilli & Lime                            Bean Soup           Salmon Tray             Pizza           Eggplant Pizza
                         Chicken served
                        with favorite sides
                           (rice, salad,
                           vegetables)

      SNACK                  SNACK                 SNACK               SNACK              SNACK                SNACK                SNACK
  E.g. Cranberry &       E.g. Cranberry &      E.g. Cranberry &    E.g. Cranberry &    E.g. Cranberry &    E.g. Cranberry &     E.g. Cranberry &
   Banana Bread,          Banana Bread,         Banana Bread,       Banana Bread,       Banana Bread,       Banana Bread,        Banana Bread,
 Gluten-Free Berry      Gluten-Free Berry     Gluten-Free Berry   Gluten-Free Berry   Gluten-Free Berry   Gluten-Free Berry    Gluten-Free Berry
 Crumble, Tahini &      Crumble, Tahini &     Crumble, Tahini &   Crumble, Tahini &   Crumble, Tahini &   Crumble, Tahini &    Crumble, Tahini &
  Dark Chocolate         Dark Chocolate        Dark Chocolate      Dark Chocolate      Dark Chocolate      Dark Chocolate       Dark Chocolate
    Protein Balls          Protein Balls         Protein Balls       Protein Balls       Protein Balls       Protein Balls        Protein Balls

      DINNER                 DINNER                DINNER             DINNER              DINNER              DINNER                DINNER
Grilled Chilli & Lime     Slow Cooker          Leftover Slow      Roasted Salmon      Quick Chilli con    Meal Out – Enjoy!   Leftover Quick Chilli
Chicken served with      Teriyaki Chicken      Cooker Teriyaki          Tray              Carne                                    con Carne
favorite sides (rice,                             Chicken
 salad, vegetables)
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
WEEKLY SHOPPING LIST
                   WHAT YOU NEED
   FRUIT & VEGETABLES        MEAT, DAIRY & NON-DAIRY          WHAT YOU NEED
                                                                GRAINS, SEEDSTO DO
                                                                             & SPICES   CANS, CONDIMENTS & MISC

Fresh                         Fish & Seafood                    Grains                   Oils
1x zucchini                   520g salmon fillets               gluten-free oats         coconut oil
2x bell pepper                Meats                             brown rice               olive oil
shitake mushrooms             roast chicken slices              oat flour                Cans & Condiments
2x avocado                    700g chicken breast               2x almond meal           tamari
5x white onions               300g lean ground beef, 5% fat     corn-starch              2x cans black beans
4x red onions                 Dairy                             Spices                   1x can kidney beans
10x carrots                   parmesan                          garlic powder            1x can cannellini beans
1x garlic                     mozzarella                        onion powder             2x cans chopped tomatoes
1x lime                       Non-Dairy                         chilli flakes            tomato puree
1x lemon                      8x eggs                           ground cumin             apple cider vinegar
1x eggplant                   oat milk                          cayenne pepper           chipotle chilli paste
spinach                       almond milk                       dried basil              ketchup
3x bananas                    coconut yoghurt                   fennel seed              sambal oelek (chilli garlic sauce)
blackberries                                                    dried oregano            tahini
Dried                                                           bay leaf                 Sweeteners
cranberries                                                     cinnamon                 maple syrup
Herbs                                                           Mexican spices           honey
coriander                                                       Nuts & Seeds             coconut sugar
parsley                                                         sesame seeds             Other
                                                                chia seeds               desiccated coconut
                                                                Baking                   vanilla protein powder
                                                                baking soda              wholemeal bread
                                                                vanilla essence          vegetable stock
                                                                                         dark chocolate chips
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
WHAT YOU NEED          WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                CRUSTLESS CHICKEN QUICHE
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
CRUSTLESS CHICKEN QUICHE
                 WHAT YOU NEED                       WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 •   1 tsp. coconut oil          Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced
   Serves: 2
 Prep: 15 mins   •   1 small zucchini, sliced    zucchini and chopped peppers, season with salt and pepper.
 Cook: 45 mins   •   1 bell pepper, chopped      Cook for 6-7 minutes or until tender. Transfer into a bowl and allow
                 •   3 eggs                      to cool as you prepare the egg mixture.
                 •   3 egg whites
                 •   ¾ cup (180ml) oat milk      Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch pie or square tin
                 •   1 tsp. garlic powder        and set aside.
                 •   125g roast chicken slices
 Nutrition per
   serving:      •   ¼ cup (25g) parmesan,       In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, garlic powder,
  350 kcal           grated                      salt, and pepper until combined. Arrange the veggies into the
   17g Fats                                      prepared pan and top with the chicken slices. Then pour the egg
  13g Carbs                                      mixture on top, and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
 36g Protein

                                                 Bake for 45 minutes or until filling is set and no longer jiggles.
                                                 Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

                                                 Serve with a side salad or veggies.
    GF   LC

    MP   HP
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
WHAT YOU NEED   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

OVERNIGHT COCONUT OATS
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
OVERNIGHT COCONUT OATS
                 WHAT YOU NEED                         WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 • 1 ½ cups (150g) oats, gluten-   Add the oats and desiccated coconut to a large bowl and mix
   Serves: 4
 Prep: 15 mins     free                            well. Then mix in the vanilla essence.
 Cook: 0 mins    • ½ cup (45g) desiccated
                   coconut                         Whisk together the coconut yoghurt, almond milk and maple
                 • 1 scoop (25g) vanilla protein   syrup.
                 • 1 tsp. vanilla essence
                 • 7/8 cup (200g) coconut          Combine the wet and dry ingredients and transfer serving
                   yoghurt                         containers. Refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 3 hours.
 Nutrition per
    serving:     • 1 ½ cup (350ml) almond milk,
   322 kcal        unsweetened                     Sore in the fridge for up to 3 days, add more milk before
   17g Fats      • 2 tbsp. maple syrup             serving, if necessary.
  33g Carbs
  12g Protein
                                                   Serve with your favourite berries.

   GF    DF

   MP    V

    N
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
WHAT YOU NEED   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

AVOCADO & MUSHROOM TOAST
January RECIPE PACK - WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
AVOCADO & MUSHROOM TOAST
                 WHAT YOU NEED                      WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                  • 1 tbsp. olive oil           Heat the oil to a pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and
   Serves: 2
 Prep: 10 mins    • 2 cloves garlic, minced     cook for about 2 minutes until aromatic.
 Cook: 7 mins     • 2 2/3 cups (200g) shitake
                    mushrooms, sliced           Add in the mushrooms to the pan and drizzle over the
                  • 2 tbsp. tamari              tamari. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-5
                  • 1 avocado                   minutes, often stirring, until the mushrooms are starting to
                  • 4 slices medium wholemeal   brown.
                    bread, toasted
 Nutrition per
    serving:      • chilli flakes, to taste     In the meantime, toast the bread.
   404 kcal       • 1 tsp. sesame seeds
   13g Fats                                     Mash the avocado flesh on to the toast, season with salt
  36g Carbs                                     and pepper, and top with the mushrooms.
  11g Protein

                                                Sprinkle with chilli flakes and sesame seeds to serve.

    DF   V

    Q
WHAT YOU NEED   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 BLACK BEAN SOUP
BLACK BEAN SOUP
                 WHAT YOU NEED                           WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 •   1 tbsp. olive oil               In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  Serves: 6
Prep: 10 mins    •   1 large onion, chopped
Cook: 30 mins    •   4 carrots, chopped              Add the chopped onion, carrots and garlic. Season with salt
                 •   4 cloves garlic, finely         and cook, often stirring, until onion is translucent and starting
                     chopped                         to brown, about 10 minutes.
                 •   2 (400g) cans black beans,
                     drained                         Add all the other ingredients to the pot, stir well and bring to a
                 •   1 tbsp. ground cumin            boil. Reduce the medium and simmer for about 20 mins.
 Nutrition per
    serving:     •   1 tbsp. paprika
   393 kcal      •   1 tsp. cayenne pepper           Remove the bay leaf. Then using a hand blender, blitz the
   19g Fats      •   1 tsp. dried basil              soup to your desired texture, either fully creamy or leave some
   42g Carbs     •   2 tsp. dried oregano            pieces of the beans in the soup for texture.
  12g Protein
                 •   1 bay leaf
                 •   pinch cinnamon                  Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
                 •   8 cups (1.8L) vegetable stock   Spoon soup into bowls, top with avocado, coriander and
                 •   2 avocados, cubed               serve with lime wedges.
                 •   Coriander, chopped
   GF    DF      •   Lime wedges, to serve

   MP    V
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MINI EGGPLANT PIZZA
MINI EGGPLANT PIZZA
                 WHAT YOU NEED                      WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 • 1 large eggplant              Preheat the oven to 200C.
   Serves: 2
 Prep: 10 mins   • 1 tbsp. olive oil + ½ tbsp.
 Cook: 20 mins   • 1 cup (240ml) tomato puree    Slice the eggplant lengthwise, about 1/4-1/3 inches thick. Rub
                 • 2 cloves garlic, minced       1 tbsp. olive oil on each side of the eggplant slices and place
                 • 1 small onion, sliced         it on a baking tray lined with baking paper — season with salt
                 • 2-3 handfuls spinach          and pepper.
                 • ¾ cup (75g) shredded
                   mozzarella cheese             Place in the oven for about 10 minutes.
 Nutrition per
   serving:      • 1-2 tsp. oregano
  367 kcal                                       Meanwhile, grab a pan, and heat the remaining ½ tbsp. olive
  18g Fats                                       oil. Add in the garlic and onion, and sauté for about 3-4
  39g Carbs                                      minutes, until soft — season with salt and pepper.
 15g Protein

                                                 Next, add in the tomato puree and spinach and cook for
                                                 another 1-2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.

                                                 Remove the eggplant slices from the oven, and top each with
    GF   MP                                      the tomato sauce mixture.

    V                                            Sprinkle with grated cheese and oregano. Place in the oven
                                                 for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve
                                                 immediately.
WHAT YOU NEED   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                   GRILLED CHILLI &
                    LIME CHICKEN
GRILLED CHILLI & LIME CHICKEN
                 WHAT YOU NEED                        WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 •  800g chicken drumsticks        Combine all the marinade ingredients a small bowl and
   Serves: 4
 Prep: 10 mins     and/or legs                     cover the chicken either in a container or Ziploc bag. Seal
 Cook: 45 mins   • green onion, chopped, to        the bag/container, place in a fridge to marinate for a
                   serve                           minimum of 1 hour.
                 • lime wedges, to serve
                                                   Preheat oven to 190C. Line baking tray/dish with baking
                 Marinade:                         paper.
                 • 2 tbsp. olive oil
 Nutrition per
   serving:      • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar     Arrange the chicken on the baking paper, and brush any
  522 kcal       • 1 tsp. garlic powder            leftover marinade over the tops.
  42g Fats       • 2 tsp. paprika
  0g Carbs       • 1 tsp. onion powder             Bake, uncovered, for approximately 30-45 minutes or until
 35g Protein
                 • ½ tsp. chipotle chilli pepper   cooked through. To serve garnish with chopped green
                 • 2 tbsp. lime juice              onions and lime wedges.

                                                   NOTE:
                                                   Baking time will vary depending on how large/meaty each
   GF    DF                                        drumstick and leg are.

    LC   MP

   HP
WHAT YOU NEED   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

 SLOW COOKER
TERIYAKI CHICKEN
SLOW COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN

                 WHAT YOU NEED                        WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 • 700g chicken breast             Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add the chicken breasts
   Serves: 4
 Prep: 10 mins   • 2 tsp. corn-starch + 3 tbsp.    to slow cooker and cover with the sauce. Cook chicken on high for
  Cook: 2 hr       water                           2 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
                 • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, to
                   garnish                         Once coked transfer chicken onto a cutting board and leave to
                                                   cool.
                 For the Sauce:
                 • ¼ cup (60ml) + 1 tbsp. tamari   Mix the corn-starch with water until it dissolves and pour into the
 Nutrition per
                 • ¼ cup (60ml) honey              slow cooker, stirring well.
   serving:
   322 kcal      • 1 large onion, diced
   7g Fats       • 2 tbsp. ketchup                 Turn slow cooker to high and cook uncovered until the sauce
  22g Carbs                                        thickens, for about 10 minutes.
                 • 1 tbsp. olive oil
 45g Protein
                 • 1 tsp. chilli garlic sauce
                   (Sambal Oelek)                  In the meantime, shred the chicken using two forks, then, add back
                                                   into the slow cooker and mix with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame
                                                   seeds to serve.

   GF    DF
                                                   SERVING SUGGESTION:
                                                   White rice and broccoli.
   MP    HP
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QUICK CHILI CON CARNE
QUICK CHILI CON CARNE
                 WHAT YOU NED
                          NEED                       WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 • 300g lean ground beef, 5%      Heat a non-stick pan on medium-high heat and fry the
   Serves: 4
 Prep: 10 mins   • 4 tbsp. Mexican spices         minced meat seasoned with the Mexican spices for about 5
 Cook: 15 mins   • 2 onions, chopped              minutes, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
                 • 1 red pepper, chopped
                 • 1 can (400g) kidney beans,     Add the chopped onions and pepper and cook for another 5
                   drained                        minutes over medium heat.
                 • 2 cans (2x 400g) canned
                   chopped tomatoes               Next, add the beans and chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil
 Nutrition per
   serving:      • 680g brown rice, cooked        and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if
  430 kcal       • coriander, chopped, to serve   desired.
   6g Fats
  62g Carbs                                       Serve alongside a portion of brown rice and, sprinkle with
 28g Protein
                                                  chopped coriander.

    GF   DF

    MP   HP

    Q
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ROASTED SALMON TRAY
ROASTED SALMON TRAY
                 WHAT YOU NEED                      WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 • 450g carrots                   Preheat the oven to 180C.
  Serves: 4
Prep: 15 mins    • 4 red onions
Cook: 30 mins    • 1 can (400g) cannellini        Peel the carrots and cut into ¼ inch slices. Cut each onion into
                   beans, drained                 8 wedges. Drain the beans and rinse under cold running
                 • 2 tbsp. olive oil              water.
                 • 1 tbsp. fennel seed
                 • 4 salmon fillets (130g each)   Mix the onion, carrots and beans with ¼ of the oil (1/2 tbsp.),
                 • 1 lemon                        fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Spread over a baking tray lined
 Nutrition per
   serving:      • bunch parsley                  with baking paper and roast for approx. 30 minutes.
  481 kcal
  23g Fats                                        In the meantime, season the salmon salt and pepper. Slice
  28g Carbs
 39g Protein                                      the lemon into wedges. Cut the parsley roughly and keep ⅓
                                                  aside for the garnish.

                                                  Put the parsley with the rest of the oil in blender or food
                                                  processor and blitz — season with salt and pepper.

   GF    DF
                                                  Take the baking tray out of the oven after 15 minutes, stir and
                                                  place the salmon with lemon wedges in the middle of the
   MP    HP
                                                  vegetables — roast for the remaining 15 minutes.

                                                  Once coked take the baking tray out of the oven and break up
                                                  the salmon into pieces. To serve drizzle with the parsley oil
                                                  and the juice from the roasted lemon wedges.
WHAT YOU NEED   WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

 CRANBERRY &
BANANA BREAD
CRANBERRY & BANANA BREAD
                 WHAT YOU NEED                     WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 • 1 ¼ cup (160g) oat flour   Preheat oven to 180C.
 Serves: 12
Prep: 10 mins    • 3/4 cup (65g) almond
Cook: 65 mins      meal                       Line an 8×5-inch loaf tin with baking paper. In a large bowl,
                 • 1 tsp. baking soda         combine flours, baking soda and salt.
                 • ¼ tsp. sea salt
                 • 2 tbsp. coconut oil,       In a food processor or blender combine coconut oil, coconut
                   melted                     sugar and maple syrup. Add in the mashed bananas, eggs and
                 • 1/3 cup (70g) coconut      vanilla until well blended.
 Nutrition per
   serving:        sugar
   202 kcal      • 2 tbsp. maple syrup        Next fold in the flour and blitz again, until blended. Gently stir in
    9g Fats      • 3 ripe bananas, mashed     cranberries and chocolate chips.
  29g Carbs      • 2 eggs
  5g Protein
                 • 1 tsp. vanilla extract     Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until
                 • 1/3 cup (40g) dried        an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the
                   cranberries, chopped       pan for 15 minutes, before removing it out onto a wire rack to cool
                 • 1/3 cup (60g) dark         completely.
                   chocolate chips
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 GLUTEN-FREE
BERRY CRUMBLE
GLUTEN-FREE BERRY CRUMBLE
                 WHAT YOU NEED                        WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                 For the Base:                   Preheat the oven to 180C. Line an 15cm baking tin with baking
 Serves: 16
Prep: 15 mins    • 3 cups (300g) almond meal     paper.
Cook: 24 mins    • 1 cup (100g) gluten-free
                   oats                          In a large bowl, mix all of the crumble ingredients. Press about ¾
                 • ½ tsp. cinnamon               of the mixture into the base of the baking tin. Bake for 12 minutes
                 • 1/3 cup (80ml) coconut oil,   until nice and golden.
                   melted
                 • 1/3 cup (80ml) maple          In the meantime, make the blackberry filling by blending all of the
 Nutrition per
   serving:        syrup                         ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
   206 kcal      • 1 tsp. vanilla essence
   15g Fats                                      Next, pour the mixture into a small pot and let it simmer gently on
  11g Carbs      For the Filling:                low heat for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
  6g Protein
                 • 2 cups (225g) blackberries
                 • 1 tbsp. maple syrup           Spread the blackberry mixture over the base, and sprinkle with the
                 • 1 tbsp. chia seeds            remaining crumble.

                                                 Bake for another 12 minutes until top is golden. Then take it out
   GF    DF                                      and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

   LC    MP

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                     TAHINI & DARK
                CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS
TAHINI & DARK CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS
                  WHAT YOU NEED                          WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

                  • 2 cups (190g) rolled oats        Place oats, tahini, honey, protein powder and chocolate chips
Makes: 24 balls
 Prep: 15 mins    • 1 cup (300g) tahini              in a large bowl and stir to combine.
 Cook: 0 mins     • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
                  • 2 scoops (50g) vanilla protein   Getting the mixture to combine takes some time and effort
                    powder                           and may seem too thick at first, but it will come together as
                  • 30g dark chocolate chips         you continue mixing. At some point, it is better to use your
                                                     hands.
 Nutrition per
   serving:                                          Once combined, form them into balls using the amount of a
   129 kcal                                          tablespoon.
   8g Fats
  11g Carbs                                          Store in a covered container in the fridge.
  5g Protein

   LC    MP

    V    Q
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