Crowd Pleaser ~ Healthy Fajitas

Fajitas are quite a new thing to me. I have to admit Mexican isn't something I had really ventured into. I had always thought it was so unhealthy... Until now!
These fajitas are full of natural, metabolism-boosting, nutritious ingredients. Simple, easy substitutions remove the unnecessary added sugars in packet salsa and spice mixes. Using wholemeal tortillas instead of white ups the fiber and reduces the GI. For a lighter option skip the tortillas completely and serve with greens or salad wraps.

Ingredients (Serves 3-4):

500g chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 pack of wholemeal tortillas
2 large peppers, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
spinach to serve

Spice mix:
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp paprika
pinch of salt and pepper

Salsa:
2 large tomatoes
1/4 onion
2 garlic cloves
bunch of basil (optional)

Method:

• Heat 1tbsp oil in a large frying pan or wok and add the chicken
• Stir fry until sealed.
• Whilst the chicken is cooking, chop up the tomatoes and onion finely and add to the crushed garlic and basil. Blitz with a hand blender for a smoother consistency. Transfer to a bowl to serve. 
• Add the pepper red onion to the chicken and continue to stir fry until cooked through
• Add the spice mix and stir to combine
• Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 1 minute
• Serve directly from the wok with your choice of guac, sour cream or cheese and of course the salsa!

Apple, Cinnamon and Raisin Flapjack

These tasty little treats were a completely random creation. A case of throwing what I fancied in a bowl and then into the oven. 

The best part of this means that they are completely adaptable to what you are craving. Add more raisins for those of you with a sweet tooth, or switch it up and add choc chips. For a protein hit substitute some of the oats or coconut with seeds or chopped nuts. 

This recipe also conveniently has very minimal washing up just a bowl and a 1/3 cup measure so are super quick and easy to make. 

Perfect for a snack on the go or with a nice cuppa. 

Ingredients: 

A generous cup of oats

1 very ripe banana mashed

1/3 cup apple sauce (sugar free) 

1/3 cup almond milk

1/3 cup desiccated coconut

1/3 cup ground almonds

1/3 cup raisins 

2 tsps cinnamon 

pinch of baking powder 

Method: 

• Preheat oven to 180oC and line a baking tin with greaseproof/ baking paper
• Put all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and give a good stir to combine. 
• Transfer the mixture to the baking tin and pop in the oven for 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
• Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes in the tin. 
• Transfer to a wire rack and leave for a further 5-10 minutes (if you can).
• Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.