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Nutrition
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Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Protein Banana Pancakes (4 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
Bonus Points
Great breakfast option before an
early workout
Great source of slow absorbing
protein
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Berry Seedy Porridge (1 serving)
Ingredients Preparation
Bonus Points
Great breakfast option before a
competition
Great source of plant based iron
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Chilli Con Carne (6 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
Bonus Points
Excellent source of protein
Extra portions can be frozen
Great recovery meal
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Fish Pie (4 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
2 Teaspoons coconut oil 1. Cook the potatoes and turnip in boiling water until
tender (about 20 minutes).
500 g potatoes
2. Preheat the oven to 190C/gas 5/fan 170C.
1 onion, finely diced
3. While the potatoes and turnip cook, put the soft
1 med turnip cheese and stock into a large saucepan and heat
3 medium carrots gently, stirring with a wooden spoon, until blended
150 veg stock and smooth.
200 tub Philadelphia garlic 4. Stir the fish into the sauce with the prawns. Season
and herbs with some pepper.
650g skinless, boneless cod, 5. Tip the mixture into a baking dish. Drain the
cut into large chunks potatoes and swede, mash them well and season
with black pepper.
100g cooked peeled prawns
6. Spoon the mash over the fish to cover it completely.
150g frozen peas
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until piping hot, then
transfer to a hot grill for a few minutes to brown the
top.
Bonus Points
Excellent source of protein
Excellent source of vit A & C
Good recovery meal
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
RecipeSalmon (3 servings)
Teriyaki
Ingredients Preparation
2 tablespoons of honey 1. Preheat the oven
2. Finely chop a clove of garlic
1 clove of garlic 3. Finely chop about an inch cube of the ginger
1-inch cube of ginger 4. Squeeze the juice of a lime into a bowl. Grate the zest into the
3 salmon fillets (100g each) bowl as well.
5. Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a small saucepan
1 lime 6. Fry the ginger and garlic for about 3 mins (keep moving them
5 tablespoons of dark soy about with a wooden spoon)
sauce 7. Add the juice and zest of the lime to the pan with 5 tablespoons
of the soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of honey
8. Stir the sauce until it thickens and becomes sticky
9. In a frying pan sear the salmon on each side (this is literally frying
it on both sides for 2 mins each side)
10. Place the salmon in an oven dish and spoon the sauce over the
top equally between the 3 fillets
11. Bake for 15 mins
12. Serve with veg and quinoa/cauliflower rice
Bonus Points
Healthy omega 3 fatty acids
Great source of protein
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
RecipeStir Fry (4 servings)
Chicken
Ingredients Preparation
500g chicken fillets 1. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside.
½ lemon 2. Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice
60 mls of chicken stock (made with ¼ with broth, soy sauce in a small bowl
stock cube) 3. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
1.5 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy 4. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just
sauce
cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
1 teaspoon coconut oil
5. Transfer to a plate with tongs.
500g chicken fillets cubed
150gmushrooms, halved or quartered 6. Add mushrooms and carrots to the pan and cook until
150g diagonally sliced carrots, (1/4 the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes.
inch thick) 7. Add scallion whites, garlic and the reserved lemon zest.
100g mangetout 8. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
100g baby sweetcorn 9. Whisk the broth mixture and add to the pan; cook,
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
white and green parts divided
10. Add scallion greens and the chicken and any
3 cloves chopped garlic
accumulated juices; cook, stirring, until heated through,
1 to 2 minutes.
Bonus Points
Good low carb option
Very easy to make
Great protein based meal
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe Bean & Quinoa Bake (4 servings)
Chicken,
Ingredients Preparation
1 garlic clove, crushed 1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4/360F
2 medium carrots 2. Chop onion, garlic, &, peppers
2 tablespoons paprika 3. Heat 1 tsp of coconut oil in a large saucepan
400g crushed tomatoes 4. Ass onion, carrots and peppers, fry for 5 mins
5. Stir in tin of tomatoes, stock & 2 tins of butter
150ml chicken stock
beans, season well
2x400g tins of butter beans 6. Bring to boil, put in chicken breasts into sauce
150g frozen peas 7. Ass the peas
4 chicken fillets 8. Transfer all food in the saucepan into a casserole
2 teaspoons coconut oil dish
2 peppers, chopped 9. Cover with a tight fitting lid and put into over for 45
1 onion, finely diced mins
10.Boil 120g of quinoa for 12 mins
11.Serve one potion of bake with 1 portion quinoa
12.Freeze any uneaten potions for future
Bonus Points
Total daily vit C needs
Excellent recovery meal
Can be made in bulk
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe Crusted Salmon (1 serving)
Pistachio
Ingredients Preparation
Bonus Points
High in healthy fats
Quick prep & cooking time
Great for a low carbohydrate day
Great source of Vitamins C & A
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Two Potato Hash with Salsa, Avocado & Eggs
Recipe
(1 serving)
Ingredients Preparation
Bonus Points
High in good carbohydrates
Great pre-workout meal
Good source of healthy fats
High in fibre
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe Lasagne (6 servings)
Med-Veg
Ingredients Preparation
1 red pepper 1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/375F/gas 5
1 medium courgette 2. Cope and place all veg (except spinach) into a deep baking
100g cherry tomatoes tray
1 medium eggplant 3. Add paprika and melted coconut oil, season well
5 cloves garlic, crushed 4. Roast for 20 mins
2 medium red onions 5. Stir in chickpeas, chopped tomatoes and oregano
2x400g tins of chopped tomatoes 6. Roast for 10 mins, stir twice
2x400g tins of chickpeas 7. Wilt spinach during these 10 mins and then add to baking
200g spinach, wilted dish
200g whole-wheat lasagne sheets 8. Cook lasagne sheets for 7 mins in boiling water
2x125g mozzarella balls, sliced thinly 9. In a lasagne dish (medium sized rectangular oven dish)
100g fresh parmesan, grated place 1/2 of the veg mix, then layer of lasagne sheets
200ml crème fraiche (carefully) then a layer of sliced mozzarella
Salt & pepper to season 10. Then spoon on the second layer of the veg mix, mix the
1 tablespoon dried oregano crème fraiche and parmesan and spoon ½ of it over veg
2 tablespoons smoked paprika mix, then add lasagne sheets and then the rest of the
1 tablespoon coconut oil sauce on top
11. Bake for 30 mins
The Numbers (1 portion)
Calories 431 kcal
Carbohydrate 52g
Sugars 11g
Fibre 12g
Fat 12g
Saturated 6g
Protein 23g
Bonus Points
Great for a meat free option
58% of Vitamin C requirements
32% of calcium requirements
Great pre-event meal
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
RecipeBurgers (6 servings)
Gobble
Ingredients Preparation
1. In a large bowl, place the turkey.
400g turkey mince
2. Combine sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, and shallot
8 sun-dried tomatoes
in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
1 sweet red pepper, coarsely Add to turkey mixture.
chopped 3. Add egg and pesto to turkey and mix all ingredients
well with your hands to combine. Season with salt
1 onion, coarsely chopped
and pepper.
45g pesto 4. Form into approx. 7 patties and refrigerate until ready
One egg to grill.
5. Preheat grill to medium.
Sea salt
6. Grill burgers for approximately 5 minutes on each
freshly ground black pepper
side or until cooked through.
7. Freeze any extra burgers for future use
The Numbers (1burger)
Calories 200 kcal
Carbohydrate 3g
Sugars 2g
Fibre 0.5g
Fat 13.5g
Saturated 4.3g
Protein 17g
Bonus Points
Excellent source of protein
Excellent low CHO option
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
S&S Frittata (3 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
1 salmon fillet (approx. 1. Bake the salmon fillet at 180°C for 25
minutes before breaking up into small
100 g)
chunks.
7 eggs
2. Place a small non-stick oven dish or pan
3 spring onions, containing 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in
chopped the oven for 5 minutes in order to pre-
100 g feta, crumbled heat.
2 handfuls baby 3. In the meantime, beat the eggs in a large
spinach bowl and then mix in all the other
1 Tbsp. extra virgin ingredients in a bowl.
olive oil 4. Next, pour this egg mix into the pre-
heated dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes and serve.
The Numbers (1 portion)
Calories 402 kcal
Carbohydrate 2g
Sugars 2g
Fibre 2g
Fat 30g
Saturated 10g
Protein 30g
Bonus Points
Excellent source of protein
Excellent low CHO option
High in iron
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Brigid’s
RecipeBurger and Chips (4 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
Burgers 1. Beat the egg along with garlic, basil, paprika, salt and pepper.
500 g lean beef mince 2. In a large bowl and using your hands, add the chopped onion to
1 clove garlic, crushed the beef mince.
1 red onion, finely chopped
3. Next, add the egg mix, mixing well using your hands and then
1 egg
form into 4 burgers (quarter pounders).
Pinch of salt and pepper
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, and pre-heat the oven to 190°C.
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika 5. On a baking tray greased with olive oil, cook for 20 to 30
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil minutes depending on how well you like your burgers done.
6. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C
Wedges
7. Chop potatoes into wedges and toss in a large bowl with the
3 white potatoes
olive oil, cumin, paprika, pepper and salt.
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
8. Spread the slices evenly over a baking tray greased with coconut
Sprinkle of sea salt oil.
Sprinkle of cumin 9. Bake for 15 minutes, flip them over, and bake for an additional
Sprinkle of smoked paprika 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Sprinkle o ground black pepper
Bonus Points
Great for a healthy snack
Very quick & easy to make
Great for plant based protein
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Carrot & Lentil Spicy Soup (4 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1. Heat 2 Tablespoons in a large pot over
1 sweet onion, chopped
medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until
3 garlic cloves, minced
soft. Add the carrots and sauté until carrots
7 carrots, peeled, chopped
are tender about 10-12 minutes.
1 teaspoon cumin 2. Add the spices and sauté for an additional 2
1 teaspoon turmeric minutes.
2 teaspoon coriander 3. Add the vegetable stock, diced tomatoes and
½ teaspoon paprika lentils and stir to combine. Simmer on low
¼ teaspoon cinnamon heat for 20 minutes, or until lentils are
300g red lentils tender.
1 tin diced tomatoes 4. To create a creamy soup, use a blender and
1.5L vegetable stock blend soup in portions or use an immersion
Salt and pepper to taste blender.
The Numbers (1 portion)
Calories 216 kcal
Carbohydrate 36g
Sugars 9g
Fibre 7g
Fat 3g
Saturated 2g
Protein 11g
Bonus Points
Great for a healthy snack
Very quick & easy to make
Great for plant based protein
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Muddy Bananas (6 servings)
Ingredients Preparation
3 ripe bananas 1. Heat oven to 175C/160C fan/350F/gas 4
no green on them at all! 2. Blitz the bananas until they are pureed
60g Cacao powder 3. Stir in cacao/coco powder and baking soda
you can also use coco to banana mix
powder but cacao would 4. Place suitable size greaseproof paper into
be considered healthier small baking dish (press into corners)
½ teaspoon baking soda 5. Pour in mixture and shake dish so mix
spreads evenly
6. Bake for 15 mins
7. Let dish cool completely before removing
brownies
8. When brownie cake has cooled cut to 6
brownies
Bonus Points
Great for a healthy snack
Quick prep & cooking time
Great for a sugar craving
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Peanut Butter!
Ingredients Preparation
240g of raw shelled, peeled 1. Heat oven to 175C/160C fan/350F/gas 4
peanuts 2. Place some greaseproof paper on a
If you’re working in baking tray and spread out the nuts on it
cups – it’s 2 cups 3. Bake nuts for 10 mins to loosen oils
2 teaspoons of salt 4. Place all nuts into foods processer while still
1 tablespoon of honey warm
5. Pulse until crumbly
This is optional – add 6. Then blitz for at least 3 mins
honey if you prefer a 7. Add salt and honey
sweeter nut butter 8. Blitz for another minute until nuts are
creamy butter consistency
9. Place in airtight jar and keep in fridge
10. You can use this recipe for any kind of nut!
Bonus Points
Great for a healthy snack
Very quick & easy to make
Great for plant based protein
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe
Laura Peanut Butter Protein Bars (10 serving)
Ingredients Preparation
Bonus Points
Great for post-workout
snack
Very quick & easy to make
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Choc-Nutty Bars (10 serving)
Recipe
Ingredients Preparation
40g cashews 1. Add all dry ingredients into food processer and
process.
35g almonds
2. Then add dates one at a time until it comes
30g pumpkin seeds together into a large ball.
150g pitted dates 3. If it doesn’t then add 1 tablespoon of water at
1.5 tablespoons cacao time until it does.
powder 4. Press into pan and pop into the freezer.
20g chocolate chips 5. After freezing the bars for about 5-10 minutes,
remove from freezer and slice into bars.
Bonus Points
Great for a healthy snack
High in iron
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition
Recipe Banana Breakfast Bites (4 serving)
Blueberry
Ingredients Preparation
75 g porridge oats 1. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
1 Tbsp. milled flaxseed 2. In a blender, mix the eggs, coconut oil,
1 Tbsp. ground almonds bananas, blueberries, honey and vanilla
1 Tbsp. milled chia seeds essence until smooth.
1 tsp. baking powder
3. Add this mix to the dry ingredients bowl
1.5 Tbsp. raisins
and mix well to form a wet dough.
0.5 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of salt 4. Using a spoon, transfer and evenly
0.5 Tbsp. coconut oil distribute into muffin cases in a muffin
2 eggs tray.
2 Tbsp. blueberries 5. Bake in an oven pre-heated to 190°C
1 bananas, mashed for 30 minutes.
– 0.5 tsp. vanilla essence
– 1 Tbsp. honey
The Numbers (1 portion)
Calories 224 kcal
Carbohydrate 35g
Sugars 10g
Fibre 4g
Fat 8g
Saturated 2g
Protein 7g
Bonus Points
Great for a healthy snack
Very quick & easy to make
Great for plant based protein
Laura Kealy
Educator SPORTS NUTRITION