This is a recipe that everyone loves and I receive so many requests for, so, here it is… Enjoy as a breakfast, or, ideally, after your Formula 1 healthy breakfast – as a mid-morning snack. My husband loves it as an after dinner healthy snack, so, take your pick…
It is perfectly balanced, with fibre coming from oats, protein, vitamins and minerals from our cutting edge Herbalife24 Rebuild Strength shake (20 gr) with a distinctive chocolate flavour and healthy fats from almond or peanut butter…
What You Need
125 ml of Dark Chocolate Almond/ Soya Milk (under 45 calories per 100ml) or Coconut Milk (Under 25 calories per 100 ml),
30 grams of porridge oats (preferably organic, plain),
Rebuild Strength/ Protein Drink Mix (PDM) – 2 scoops per serving (10/15 gr protein)
3 almonds or 1 teaspoon of plain almond/ peanut butter (no sugar/ salt).
Method
Blend 125 ml of Dark Chocolate Almond or Soya Milk or Coconut Milk with 2 Scoops of PDM or 2 Scoops of Rebuild Strength (in the USA – 1 Scoop of Rebuild Strength) and pour over 30 grams of Porridge Oats.
Store in the fridge overnight (or make in the morning and allow 2 hours before eating) and serve for Meal 2 with 3 almonds or 1 teaspoon of plain almond or peanut butter.
Coffee is a staple of most diets these days. Iced coffee in particular is currently popular, especially to younger consumers, which is why it is being introduced in most of the coffee shops.
I grew up in a big coffee culture. Most of my family members and friends can not imagine life without their daily coffee fix. Many of my clients used to drink 5-10 coffees a day and it took a while to build healthier habits by reducing such large intake and replace it with healthier alternatives!
So, as much it can be a part of tradition, it can also turn into quite an unhealthy habit trying to get the energy boost from coffee and other caffeinated drinks in order to keep going; for most part energy lack originates from unhealthy nutritional habits.
Snacking is another big part of everyone’s lifestyle and major brands are investing into healthy snacking ranges as consumers are becoming more health conscious, which is truly great.
Our High Protein Iced Coffee is a great alternative to high street brands giving a coffee fix while it also offers great amount of health benefits, including quality protein, making it a great healthy snacking option as well.
Why choose our High Protein Iced Coffee?
Convenient – just mix with water – and take it with you anytime and anywhere – take it to work, take it to town, take it to the gym…
85 Calories per serving – 60 calories are from protein!
Great for Weight Management as this low calorie, low fat, low sugar, high protein healthy snack is a way healthier alternative to high street coffees
80 mg of caffeine per serving to help improve concentration especially before exercise or while at work
It is creamy, but with a bold coffee flavour from 100% real Robusta bean
Perfect as a mid-morning/ mid-afternoon snack!
It features only 6 ingredients: no nasty stuff of excess sugar, fat and artificial ingredients you find in many high street coffees: great for those who are health conscious and looking for a clean label snack
Fantastic for those who are fit & active as it is high in whey protein – perfect for an indulgent post workout shake.
One may be reluctant to give up their morning coffee, and you do not necessarily have to at all, but, how about trying to replace it with something that will still give you the coffee boost, while it will also give your metabolism a healthy kick start and boost any time of the day whether it is before and after a workout, at work, etc. … and see how you feel…
High Protein Iced Coffee Features:
High in protein – 15 grams per serving of whey protein that is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids, high in BCCAs and supports muscle protein synthesis, muscle recovery
Low in fat
No added sugar – sweetened with naturally sourced Stevia
80mg of caffeine from real Robusta coffee beans, not an artificial coffee powder, same caffeine content as an espresso shot
So many people consume high amount of calories, fat & sugar through coffee drinks, and our High Protein Iced Coffee makes a perfect alternative!
If you are looking to manage your weight, are health conscious, looking for a clean label snack with only a few ingredients or fit & active and looking for a healthy snack high in protein to boost your daily protein intake – do not look any further – our High Protein Iced Coffee is just for you and worth giving it a go!
There is a growing movement towards natural, organic, plant based and planet & animal friendly foods. Quite rightly, a trend that is here to stay.
However, most times when one is trying to create a product that is both nourishing and one that also takes care of animal welfare as well as reduces its impact on the environment and climate change – there is a compromise on taste and/ or quality.
Current Marketplace Challenges:
Many self-proclaimed “clean label” products do contain artificial ingredients
Many products are not complete sources of protein, which means they do not contain full spectrum of amino acids making them ineffective in supporting lean muscle mass, satiety or immune system support
Clean label/ all natural products in this category generally have just an average nutritional profile
These products are known to lack flavour and variety.
Consumers need to compromise on flavour or quality of nutrients
They often contain fillers which have no consumer benefit
It started with a Mission: To make the best wellness shake on the planet
So, when Herbalife Nutrition set to create an uncompromising wellness shake in order to serve more discerning consumer – it had a quite a task ahead!
And, after much investment in time, effort, research and expertise – Tri Blend Select wellness shake was created as Herbalife Nutrition’s latest complete protein wellness shake that is indeed 100% uncompromising.
Its carefully sourced natural and, wherever possible, organic ingredients deliver optimal nutrition whilst it tastes great and is also suitable for vegans.
To achieve the goal of creating the socially responsible, best-in-class product that offers advanced nutrition, the key was in getting the best possible ingredients with the best possible grade for each of the ingredients like organic flax seed from Canadian prairies which are some of the highest quality fibre-rich, Omega 3-packed fax seed in the world…
Whether you are already Herbalife Nutrition happy customer or completely new to our products and product ranges, Tri Blend Select is a product that can fit into everyone’s lifestyle as a healthy addition to your healthy snacking, recovery after exercise, breakfast or any other meal or to boost protein and fibre of your favourite baking products and make them more balanced…
Tri Blend Select is a very special product – a combination of the people, the places and the philosophy that makes it rather unique.
The communities Herbalife Nutrition works with to create Tri Blend Select have been farming in the same area, in the same way, for hundreds of years.
Their expert knowledge has been passed on through the generations of farmers who not only grow the best produce, but also nurture their ancestral land and protect the environment.
As a result, local habitats are respected and protected. Pesticides and fertilisers are kept to a minimum. And, in turn, the land continue to yield healthy produce and support future generations.
The Ingredients:
PEA
One of four main protein sources in Tri Blend Select comes from peas. It is easy to digest and has a lower allergy risk than common protein sources such as soy and dairy. Peas are knows for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, they support blood sugar regulation and a healthy heart. Our peas come from France (golden peas) where they have been cultivated for thousands of years and considered to be of the best quality available.
FLAX SEED
Flax seed (Linseed) is traditionally used to relieve abdominal discomfort, but it also has some other hidden superpowers: it is high in alpha linolenic acids (Omega 3), as well as being high in protein, fibre and minerals like phosphorus, which works with calcium to build strong bones.
When cultivated in colder climate, its Omega 3 and iodine values become super-charged. That is why our flax seed is sourced from Canada, for its super quality as well as dedication and expertise of the local producers.
QUINOA
It is highly nutritious and richer in protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, like copper and molybdenum, than other grains. It is also gluten free. Herbalife Nutrition works with family farms in Colombia in South America (Andes) who have been producing and preserving native quinoa for generations. Their commitment results in the highest quality source of quinoa in the world.
COCONUT BLOSSOM NECTAR
Coconut sugar is made from the juice of the flowers of the sub-tropical coconut palm. Flowers juice is collected, heated on wood fire and what is left is aromatic caramel-like substance. Our source of coconut blossom nectar in Tri Blend Select comes all the way from an organic farm in Indonesia where farmers still use the traditional methods without the need to add anything artificial.
CHICORY ROOT: INULIN
The compound from chicory root, inulin, is added to many common foods because it can boost its texture, giving some sweetness and providing extra fibre. Inulin also reduces LDL “bad” cholesterol. Inulin in Tri Blend Select comes from chicory root farms in Belgium and Netherlands, selected for the consistently high quality produce.
RICE
Rice was first domesticated in China and incredible thing about it is that rice protein powder contains over 80% protein that is rich in two amino acids: cysteine and methionine. Rice protein, together with quinoa, flax and pea protein in the right ratios make Tri Blend Select a source of complete, nutritious, vegan source of protein, which is the key for our lean muscle mass, immunity and satiety.
Our rice comes from south-eastern China where high temperatures and plentiful of rainfall create perfect environment for growth of the highest quality rice in the world.
OAT
Oat contains a fiesta of nutritional compounds, including soluble fibre beta-glucans, which have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol and glucose absorption. Our oats come across Europe from pioneering oat farmers and are superior in quality, nutritional value, freshness and flavour.
ACEROLA CHERRY
Acerola cherries are packed with nutrition, containing 37 times more vitamin C than the equivalent amount of oranges. They are naturally low in calories, rich in iron and antioxidant properties. Our Acerola cherries come from the lush orchards of north-eastern Brazil where they are organically farmed and carefully harvested by hand. Its farmers have created a naturally balanced ecosystem that brings the highest fruit yields whilst respecting the local area.
STEVIA
The stevia plant is native to South America where it was first consumed over 200 years ago when the indigenous people used the plant leaves to sweeten their beverages or chew them as a sweet treat.
The naturally present sweetening components of stevia are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar and do not contain any calories. It also has low Glyceamic Index. This makes it a perfect choice for Tri Star Blend. Our Stevia comes from trusted farmers across Asia where it has been grown for centuries.
Tri Blend Select – Natural Nutrition at its finest
TriBlend Select is made out of very selected ingredients and is aimed even at customers that are selective about ingredients in general.
It is ideal for those that already lead a healthy, active and holistic lifestyle, read labels and prefer products with “clean labels”, have generally more nutrition knowledge and see nutrition as an investment in their health, so are less concerned about the cost, but appreciate the value and quality.
Tri Blend Select Benefits
100% Vegan
Blend of Pea, Quinoa, Flax seed & Rice Proteins
Best in class provenance: Contains only 12 high quality, organic, naturally sourced, simple to understand ingredients sourced from around the world: not the cheapest, but ingredients with the very best nutritional profile that we could find
Low in sugar: Low Glyceamic sugar sources Coconut Blossom and Stevia.
20 gr of protein per serving: Complete Protein source with all the essential amino acids
No added colours or artificial flavours
High in fibre (6 gr per serving)
All the vitamins and minerals present come from natural food ingredients that Tri Blend Select contains (Vitamin C and 7 other vitamins and minerals)
No preservatives, GMOs or allergens such as soy and dairy or gluten
Two Flavours: Banana & Coffee Caramel
6 WAYS TO USE TRI BLEND SELECT
Use as a healthy snack on the go – 3 scoops in water and you are ready to go!
Enjoy after exercise as the perfect post-workout recovery drink and as a delicious reward for your efforts!
The perfect shake to accompany your lunch-time salad: extra protein, fibre and nutrition
Mix with oats, seeds, berries and yoghurt for nice and easy Overnight oats – perfect for a personalised breakfast!
Mix with your favourite Formula 1 for a great meal replacement at any time of the day!
Ideal for baking – from crunch cookies to power packed protein balls
Order Today Tri Blend Select
Whether you are already Herbalife Nutrition happy customer or completely new to our products and product ranges, Tri Blend Select is a product that can fit into everyone’s lifestyle as a healthy addition to your healthy snacking, recovery after exercise, breakfast or any other meal or to boost protein and fibre of your favourite baking products and make them more balanced…
Ingredients: 30 g Tri Blend Select, 50 g cocoa powder, 50 g coconut
oil, 50 ml almond milk, 1 tbsp coconut flakes (5g), 1 tbsp chopped
pistachios (10g)
Method:
Place the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and place in the
microwave on a medium heat for 2 minutes, or until melted. Stir to
combine.
Combine the Herbalife tri-protein, cocoa powder and milk with the melted coconut oil.
Line
a tray with parchment paper and press the mixture into the tray.
Sprinkle over the coconut flakes and chopped pistachios and transfer the
tray to the freezer for 30 minutes before eating.
Optional: Sprinkle with edible rose petals for garnish.
Nutritional information per serving: Energy (kcal) : 126.7/ Fat: 10.7/ Carbohydrate: 7.0/ Sugars: 1.3/ Fibre: 4.1/ Protein: 4.6
Order Today Tri Blend Select
Whether you are already Herbalife Nutrition happy customer or completely new to our products and product ranges, Tri Blend Select is a product that can fit into everyone’s lifestyle as a healthy addition to your healthy snacking, recovery after exercise, breakfast or any other meal or to boost protein and fibre of your favourite baking products and make them more balanced…
If you would like to find out how balanced your current diet it, how Tri Blend could fit in your lifestyle in order to boost your wellness as well as what other changes and supplements would benefit you, free Online Wellness Test or a FREE 1-2-1 Wellness Evaluation with me is highly recommended…
The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday has been around since the 15th century, when certain produce, especially perishables like eggs and butter, had to be used up before fasting began a day later in Lent. Saying that, anything else could go in, therefore, pancakes could possibly be made with anything, not just eggs, butter and flour.
And I like that idea a lot.
Hence, I had an idea of spicing up my pancakes a bit and, when researching for savoury pancake ideas, I could see I was not the only one.
Protein Balls seem to be in fashion at the moment and there are many recipes – some I tried and they are to die for, but not all would constitute as a protein snack, in my humble opinion.
I have seen many with over 200 calories and with not even 5 grams of protein. Just adding nuts does not hugely add to protein but it can add hugely to calories. And this does not work for me.
So, based on some recipes I have seen, here is the one I came up with, but promise to keep trying improving on the protein v calories ratio:
150 gr of almonds (944 calories/ 32 gr protein)
100 gr Herbalife 24 Powder (380 calories/ 51 gr protein)
20 gr coconut oil (172 calories)
30 gr of raw honey, the one that bees actually make, not industrial (92 calories)
tablespoon of vanilla extract or (for adults) some rum
for garnish: sesame seeds or desiccated coconut and/ or raw cocoa powder
Mix it all in a chopper or blender until you get thick paste and using a bit of coconut oil on your palms – mould into balls and then roll in sesame seeds or desiccated coconut and add a sprinkle of raw cacao powder and, voila, they are done. Put your feet up and enjoy.
I decided to use Herbalife 24 Rebuild Strength, normally used for a recovery shake after a strength training, because it contains array of essential nutrients, but also because I just love its distinctive chocolate flavour, reminding me of Baileys.
For my snacks, I am always looking for around 8-10 grams of protein under 150 calories and this snack just about does it. Above makes 12 balls each 25 grams and they are under 140 calories and 7 grams of protein. Not too shabby at all and these protein balls are amazing and will be loved by everyone in the house.
The only two questions that run through my mind are where to hide them safely so they do not disappear in a flash and how to stop myself from not eating more than one in one go as they are superb and literally each is just one bite? Hmmm… But, mmmmmm….
Formula 1 Healthy Meal is very versatile and, while it can be consumed as a shake, cold or even hot, it is fantastic when made with yoghurt.
Yoghurt is already great in itself for our gut health and, by adding our Formula 1 Healthy Meal to it – you also increase protein to an optimum amount, fibre as well as 22 other nutrients. It is also much fun as you can, depending on Formula 1 flavour, also spice it up with fruit or spices.
Add 2 x Scoops of your favurite Formula 1 to 250 ml of Low Fat Greek Yoghurt and mix until Formula 1 is fully blended in. Add a little bit of soya or regular milk to reduce the thickness and you can add hndful of berriesand even sprinkle with teaspoon of seeds or ground almonds for some healthy fats.
Making Formula 1 with Kefir
Kefir is all the rage at the moment in the natural health community and many consider it even healthier than yoghurt. It can be made at home and. whilst some health food store sell it, it is not as common as yoghurt. Reason why it is so beneficial is thanks to the cultures present, is is high in nutrients and probiotics and, therefore, very beneficial for digestion and gut health. Many people consider it to be healthier than yogurt.
Formua 1 is delicious equally in Kefir nad, as kefir is more liquid compared to natural yoghurt, it makes it perfect for use with Formula 1 with a bi thicker, but not too thick, consistency at the end. Delicious and healthy too.
If you read any of my earlier posts, I think you will get the sense of a recurring theme – protein is the king. Meals and snack with the right balance of protein are essential to our well being as protein is a macro nutrient, nutrient we need in large amounts, as it performs major roles of building and maintaining lean muscle and maintaining normal bone, amongst other roles.
There are many sources of protein, like dairy, meat, eggs, fish, pulses, nuts. For the amount of protein we need on a daily basis (1 gram per 1 lbs of lean muscle is the figure I go with, unless we are building leans muscle, in which case the ratio is more 1.5:1) – it is a good advice to try to get at last 50% of it from vegetarian sources. Soya is a complete protein unlike beans and other plant sources. This means it has the same amino acid chain as meat proteins do, but it is a lot easier to digest as it comes from plants, making it a truly super form of protein.
So, here is another example, whilst my boys were happy with a watermelon chunks for their snack, I had to be a little bit smarter for myself and used a few chunks with Protein Drink Mix to make 15 grams of protein under 150 calories Watermelon Protein Snack. Absolutely delicious. Never tried it before using watermelon and I surely will again!
Watermelon is not just full of water, it also helps water be absorbed faster. It is also dense in nutrients. Little goes a long way as it still is a source of sugar, so, whilst healthy, slice is enough, around 1 cup (1 cup is 154 grams, 46 calories and 9.6 grams of sugar). 🙂
Winter is coming (and as a Game Of Thrones fan, it gives me a great pleasure to announce it)!
Our Gourmet tomato soup is a delicious way to enjoy a hot, balanced snack that offers 8 grams of protein and 4 grams of fibre. As you can see from below pictures, I can not help to add a few veggies to it as I love a bit of crunch too. This is probably my husband’s favourite product and he could have it every day. Unlike supermarket alternatives, apart from high protein and fibre (inulin) content, our soup is also low in sugar and salt too. Fabulous addition to your healthy snacking arsenal! Bon Apetit! 🙂
Herbalife Tomato Gourmet Soup with added fresh vegetables
We all know how amazing humus is: dip some carrots or cucumber into humus and you have a great mid morning and mid afternoon snack. My only issue, when creating a meal plan for my clients and personalising their protein, most struggle reaching their targets if they start including humus every time as humus, whilst made out of chick peas that does contain protein, it is not exactly a lot of protein, only 2-3 grams if we wish to keep it around 100 calories, even if it is a low-fat humus.
So, I had an idea… instead of chick peas, how about making a similar dip with boiled from frozen green soya beans as 80 grams are around 11 grams of protein and only 100 calories.
Whether we need to lose weight or just mintain healthy metabolism and energy, science proves that eating five smaller meals in proper balance and frequency is of what makes the difference. It certainly works for my weight management clients. Proper balance is reached where snack has on average 10 grams of protein and is under 150 calories. This is one of those examples. 3-4 courgette strips with a small cube or slither of goats or feta cheese, seasoned and then curled and baked for 10 minutes and served on its own or even 1-2 egg whites for even more low calories protein. This is very tasty and very easy to make. Also, could be a great party finger food. Enjoy! 🙂
These are an ideal snack as well as a side to your meal. A couple of Portobello Mushrooms, stuffed with some cottage cheese or spinach with goats cheese, placed under a grill for 10 minutes and, voila – couple of them are under 150 calories snack with over 10 grams of protein and some fibre. Fabulous snack when at home and really being keen on having something different. This is it! Sprinkle with some chilli flakes, sit back and enjoy! Break time! 🙂
Yes, you’ve heard me! I have actually seen a similar recipe in one of my favourite cook books after discovering Yotam Ottolenghi. One of my best friends and clients from the United States and her friend (both called Maida) introduced me to Ottolenghi and even sent me his PLENTY, Vibrant Vegetable Recipe from London’s Ottolenghi all the way from USA as his cooking is absolutely superb. I just love the colours and ingredients he uses.
These are lower fat frittatas, full of protein, calcium, Vitamin A & riboflavin. You will need 150gr of spinach steamed, drained and chopped, 1 garlic clove chopped up, 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 60ml skimmed milk and 6-18 cubes of low-fat feta cheese, salt and pepper. Mix everything except feta, put it into 6 muffin holes, add 1 – 3 feta cubes on top. With 3 feta cubes – each frittata has 8 grams of protein and only 80 calories! Fantastic snack! Even 2 will not break a bank! Enjoy!
