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Marissa

Friday, February 10, 2012

Secret Bircher Muesli Recipe

 Hi friends !

This recipe was specially created for one of my lovely Online Program clients to assist with breakfast ideas.

I am sharing it after numerous requests and interest from my wonderful group at our Fitness and Nutrition lecture this morning. 

Enjoy !!

BIRCHER MUESLI Recipe


Ingredients

Muesli

2 tbsp raw macadamias
1 pear or apple pulp from juicing or whole fruit shaved
2 tbsps raw pumpkin seeds
Small handful of berries (or sultanas/raisins)
Half tsp cinnamon
½ banana
Pinch of shredded coconut
½ cup organic rolled oats (optional)

Milk

1 cup almonds or brazil nuts (or nut of choice)
2-3 cups of water (add slowly depending consistency)

Dates can be added for sweetness.

Place all ingredients in a bowl. If you are preparing for the next day and would like to soak overnight, you may wish to leave banana out until the morning.
Soak your nuts if possible for 1-3 hours prior and rinse before using. If you don’t have time to soak, don’t worry. Place all nut ingredients into a blender, add water and blend until smooth (adding water as necessary). Some people like to strain nuts but I prefer my milk a little creamy.
Creating your perfect Bircher:
Pour your nut milk over all muesli ingredients until covered completely and place in air tight glass dish in the fridge. Soak overnight. Keep the remainder of your milk for the next day or for teas/smoothies!
Once you’re ready to eat, add a little more nut milk, chopped banana, grab a spoon and enjoy !

Learn something new every day of life :)

Marissa

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Simply Delicious Fish

Could this easy to make fish recipe be the answer to a quick tasty dinner and a brilliant natural source of omega 3's?
   
 

I just had to share it with you as I don't like to cover my fish with strong sauces and marinades. If you can pick up a perfect local healthy white fish whole or filleted, why change it?

This recipe is adapted from a traditional Greek dish called 
Sto Harti.

All you will need is:

Whole fish, fillet or steaks
1 lemon juiced
1 lemon thinly sliced
Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
Fresh thyme, finely chopped
Freshly ground salt and pepper
Aluminium foil for wrapping

Preparation
  • Gut and clean the whole fish if required
  • Fillet if preferred
  • Cut a large piece of foil to wrap each individual fish, fillet or steak
  • Season the fish with fresh sea salt, ground black pepper and thyme
  • Create a traditional lemon and oil dressing with 1 part extra virgin olive oil and 1 part lemon juice
  • Brush olive oil mixture over each piece of fish
  • Place the fish in the middle of each piece of foil
  • Season each piece of fish inside and out with salt, pepper and thyme
  • Spoon some of the olive oil mixture over the top of the prepared fish
  • Fold the foil over the fish and create a fold at the top
  • Grease a baking tray and place foil packages in a pre-heated oven on 180 degrees c for around 30 minutes. Similarly if you choose to use an open fire or bbq. 



Lemons for easy fish recipes

  
Servings

Choose your fish type, fillet, steaks or whole depending on guest numbers.
Serve fish on a bed of spinach or cos lettuce with baked vegetables, lemon wedges and remaining juices in aluminium foil.
Make as much olive oil mixture as you like, remembering to use 50/50 olive oil and lemon juice.
Alternate thyme with oregano, parsley, chives or rosemary. Or mix them together to create your own blend.

Why not try your own alternative and tell us how it turns out :)

Yours in good health ! 


Marissa