Fitness Creative

Hadn’t had corned meat in a while. It was good to try again for something different. Used what herbs and veggies I had. Frozen some slices to add to salad sandwiches for following week’s lunches.
Corn beef & veggies
2 kg corn meat
2-3 sprigs rosemary
2 tbsp Vegeta seasoning
1/2 cup (125mL) white vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
Vegetables: potatoes, cabbage, carrots, pumpkin

1. Cover corn beef in water in big saucepan.
2. Add vinegar, brown sugar, herbs, seasoning. Bring to boil.
3. Simmer for 1 hour 20min
4. Carefully add chopped veggies.
5. Put lid on and simmer further 40-min.
6. Check potatoes with skewer before they break up at 30min. Scoop out soft veggies.
7. Rest corn beef 15-20min. Slice against grain.

Notes/Options
Rinse or not to rinse corned beef before cooking - removes excess salt - your choice. It’s recommended but sometimes I forget. This one was salty. Will rinse next time.
Cooking time appx 30min per 500g.
Vegetables eg., onion, carrots, celery sticks etc.,

Chicken is one of my favourite meats, packed full of nutritional value. It’s where I get most of my protein. Rissoles are handy to have as I prep my week’s morning tea snacks or sandwich with salad for lunches which can be built during your lunch - if you wish to reheat the rissoles.

Chicken & Vegetable Rissoles
500g minced chicken
1 sachet Mingle Taco (or your choice)
1 tbspn Vegeta chicken seasoning
2 cups mixed veggies
1/2 onion diced
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Option:
Use any small frozen mixed veggies

Method
1. Mix all ingredients together first with spoon, then with one hand to blend well.
2. Scoop tablespoon ball of mixture, shape into patty flattening for even cooking.
3. Cook 175C for 20min, then flip over halfway (10min) to brown other side. Fluid runs clear when you test with skewer.
4. Or can be cooked in frypan or air fryer (5min on high each side)

Serve as chicken burger, a meal with other veggies/salad or as a snack dipped in your favourite sauce.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/calories-in-chicken

https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/food-essentials/five-food-groups/lean-meat-and-poultry-fish-eggs-tofu-nuts-and-seeds-and

Goals 2026: Fit enough to enjoy what life has to offer and the opportunities heading my way. 🥳🌈🐬

Wow! Air fryer cooked eggs. No boiling water needed. I’ll never boil eggs in a saucepan again. I put on the timer and walk away.

Ingredients
5 large whole eggs (straight from fridge)

Method
Place large eggs in air fryer 120C.
For soft centre take out at 12-13min and put into cold ice water to stop the cooking.
For harder eggs, take out at 15-17min and leave in bowl.
Garnish with your favourite toppings or eg., Any of the Mingle toppings.
Enjoy!

Benefits of eggs…
www.healthline.com

‘’Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet.
A whole egg contains all the nutrients required to turn a single cell into a baby chicken.
A single large boiled egg contains
* Vitamin A: 8% of the DV (daily value)
* Folate: 6% of the DV
* Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 14% of the DV
* Vitamin B12: 23% of the DV
* Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 20% of the DV
* Phosphorus: 7% of the DV
* Selenium: 28% of the DV
* Eggs also contain decent amounts of vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc
This comes with 78 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.
Eggs also contain various trace nutrients that are important for health.’’

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/proven-health-benefits-of-eggs

https://www.australianeggs.org.au/nutrition/health-benefits

Healthier version of chocolate mousse with yoghurt and peanut butter.
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
1 cup Greek yogurt or favourite plain yogurt
2/3 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup or rice syrup)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Toppings options
Nuts,
seeds,
cranberries (or other dried fruit) etc.,
or plain

Directions:
1. Mix Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until thick and smooth.
2. Add toppings.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

PS., I usually double the recipe. If too thick add extra tablespoon of yoghurt.

Healthier option of traditional Apricot Balls for Christmas. A hint of sweetness with a lot more goodness.

Peanut Butter Apricot Balls
Ingredients:
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup honey, rice syrup or maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped apricots

For rolling only
1/2 cup coconut

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Add extra peanut butter - if needed, so mixture clumps together.
2. Scrunch teaspoon size mixture into palm into small balls / rocks. Roll into coconut and refrigerate.

Raw treat chocolate oat balls so handy to have in fridge.

Chocolate balls
Ingredients:
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup honey, rice syrup or maple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup peanuts
Directions:
1. Combine moist ingredients: peanut butter and honey in large mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
2. Mix and coat chopped dates and nuts into rolled oats, cocoa powder mix.
3. Add to peanut butter mix.
4. Roll or scrunch into bite-size chocolate balls, or press into tray as a slab and refrigerate. Cut into squares if in a tray.

Another chocolate treat for Christmas which is fun making ahead of time.

Rice puffs, Cranberry, Almond Chocs
Ingredients
2 cups rice puffs
75g dried cranberries
100g almonds
180g 70% Chocolate
2 tbsp coconut oil

Method
1. Mix rice puffs, cranberries & almonds in bowl
2. Melt chocolate & coconut oil for smoother consistency - in microwave
3. Stir melted chocolate into bowl mixture
4. Spread onto baking paper tray
5. Refrigerate 2 hrs.
6. Cut into squares or triangle pieces.

Homemade Chocolate treat for Christmas.

Fruit, Seeds & Nut Chocolate
Ingredients
400g fruit & seed mix
180g 70% chocolate
2 tbsp coconut oil

Optional
Sesame seeds for topping

Method
1. Melt chocolate with coconut oil for smoother consistency - in microwave.
2. Mix chocolate in bowl of mixed fruit & seeds.
3. Spread evenly onto tray of baking paper.
4. Refrigerate for 2hrs.

Easy healthier option treats for special occasions like Christmas time. This one is also a favourite ready in fridge for family.

Date Snickers
1 cup dates
150g Peanut butter
100g mixed seeds
90g melted 70% chocolate
1 tbsp coconut oil
100g walnuts (or other favourite nut)

Method
1. Split dates open onto baking paper tray.
2. Spoon peanut butter into case.
3. Sprinkle seeds.
4. Drizzle melted chocolate and coconut oil (set microwave to melt chocolate mix)
5. Add nut to top.
6. Refrigerate. Allow 2hrs to set chocolate.

Option
Use banana or strawberry halves as a base.