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For a big kick of omega-3s in your lunch, try baking eggs in an avocado. Low in sugar, high protein and full of good fats, this healthy dish will get you through the afternoon.
I’m not going to lie, I miss pizza. But anyone on a low-carb diet knows those white-flour cheesy slices are a no-go. This dish uses Portobello mushrooms as a base and can be thrown together with whatever remaining veg you have in the fridge. An excellent way of incorporating more veggies into your diet, this dish also satisfies pizza cravings.
Sorry Dominos, you’ll just have to wait…
When you really don’t have time to prepare your lunch, just grab the ingredients below and throw this together quickly at the office. It makes for a healthy, tasty lunch in the time it takes the kettle to boil.
It’s well-known that good things come in small packages. These are no exception – these little bites of bliss taste like fudgey caramel snicker bars. Packed with protein and low GI carbs, they’ll ward off hunger until your next meal. They’re also conveniently portable – so stash some in your desk drawer in the office for that 3pm snack attack.
Eggplant is an excellent source of bone-building manganese, and cooked without oil this delicious purple vegetable yields only 12 calories per cup! That means you can fill up without filling out while getting a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.
This deliciously light mousse takes about 5 minutes to whip and assemble, and satisfies any sweet tooth. With just three ingredients this dessert perfect to take the stress out of entertaining, or as a quick dessert on a busy weeknight.
Deliciously juicy and sweet, poaches pears make a fantastic dessert any night of the week. Cover in a little chocolate and you’ve got a show-stopper fit for entertaining the fussiest of guests.
Quinoa is a great source of protein, iron and fibre – awesome news for vegetarians. Slightly nutty in flavour, this super seed is a fantastic low GI carb that will keep you full for hours. This dish has a nice sweet twist with the addition of some chopped dried apricots, but fresh apple, pear or orange segments would work just as well.
You probably know by now if you follow me on Instagram that i’m a huge fan of Greek yoghurt. It’s packed with protein and will keeps you satisfied hours after eating it. This one is always a hit with kids, but I regularly make them myself for an afternoon snack.
These healthy chocolate cups take less than a minute to create and will make your dinner guests green with envy. You can prepare these in advance and keep in the freezer until you’re ready to eat. Fill with your favourite seasonal fruit and serve to the table of your adoring guests.
