Nicoise salad
Ingredients:
Lettuce leaves of choice
A handful of green beans (leftover or cooked from frozen are fine)
4 halved cherry tomatoes or one regular cut into wedges
1-2 hard boiled eggs
6-8 olives
100-140g of tuna in olive oil or brine, or a piece of fish from last night´s dinner; vegetarians can use feta or grilled halloumi instead
Dressing: 3 table spoons of olive oil, 2 table spoons of vinegar or lemon juice, 1 tea spoon of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper - shake together in a small jar to create a velvety texture
Optional: 2 baby potatoes from last night´s dinner cut into wedges (fun fact: cooked and cooled potatoes are low in carbs!);
Optional: a couple anchovies
Instructions:
Arrange the leaves, beans, tomatoes and optionally onions on a plate, then add potatoes, pieces of fish, quartered egg(s), anchovies and olives. Dress and enjoy.
Keto energy balls
These make a perfect snack or breakfast if you can’t eat much in the morning. They contain a satiating combination of protein, good fats and fibre. Not only will they help you feel full but also keep blood sugar in check, providing stable energy. Unless you should avoid high fibre foods, they are great for anyone - not just those who are on the ketogenic diet.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of nut butter; if it had separated, do not add the liquid oil
1/2 cup of coconut oil
200g of mixed nuts, roughly ground in a blender
Handful of milled chia seeds
Dessicated coconut, as much as you like
Protein powder, to bind the ingredients
Optional:
Liquid monkfruit sweetener or stevia, if you prefer a sweeter flavour
1-2 table spoons of cacao or cocoa
Cinnamon
Maca powder
Sea salt
Note: Do not add sources of glucose like dried fruit, maple syrup, honey or oats.
Method:
Mix all ingredients
Form balls (they will be sticky but will set)
Place in a container and keep in the fridge
