Back in 3 weeks!

Off on my travels, will be eating my way around Thailand (all in the name of research)! Come back in the new year for more recipes. Happy Xmas to everyone at Crossfit Hove.

Paleo Cookies

Xmas Spice Cookies
Makes 10

Ingredients
1 cup / 225g almond butter
1 Egg
2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup / 112g raisins (soaked in warm water)
2 Tbsp dessicated unsweetened coconut
Clementine zest
1/2 Tsp cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg

1)Beat everything together.
2) Cover baking tray with baking parchment.
3) Use Tbsp to place 10 balls of mixture onto the tray. Compress gently with fork.
4) Bake in oven for 10-15 mins at 180c

Indian Spice Cookies
Makes 10

Ingredients
3 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 cup / 225g almonds
1/2 cup / 112g dessicated unsweetened coconut
1 Tsp coconut oil
1 Egg
1Tsp vanilla extract
1/2 Tsp nutmeg
1/4 Tsp Cardamon seeds, black seeds removed and crushed

1)Whiz everything except egg in food processor. Then gently mix in egg. You should end up with a thick batter.
2) Cover baking tray with baking parchment.
3) Use Tbsp to place 10 balls of mixture onto the tray. Compress gently with fork.
4) Bake in oven for 10-15mins at 180c.

Tuna Burger

Serves: 2 x 3 blocks protein, 3 blocks fat

Ingredients
9oz / 255g fresh tuna steak (6 blocks protein)
1-2 Tsp Wasabi paste or English mustard
1 Tsp oil (3 blocks fat)
3 Tsp sesame seeds (3 blocks fat)
Salt & Pepper

1) Pulse tuna in food processor until coarsely minced. Mix in wasabi paste or mustard, sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.
2) Divide into 2 equal sized portions and shape into burgers.
3) Place on a baking tray. Rub with oil and cook in oven (200c) for about 15 mins until golden brown and cooked through.

TIP: Remember to 'carb up' to balance your meal. We had a salsa made with tomatoes, red onion, green chilli and squeeze of lime.

TIP: Sesame seeds make it into the Top 100 zone foods! Sneak them in wherever you can.