YMCA Healthy Living Magazine, powered by n4 food and health YMCA SUMMER 2020

HEIDI SZE, APD ALICIA HOLMQUEST AND BREE ANNE-PAGONIS Heidi Sze is a mother, writer and dietitian, specialising in pre and post-natal nutrition. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband and two children. On her blog, Apples Under My Bed, Heidi writes about everyday life, reflections on motherhood and the recipes that nourish her family. Learn more at applesundermybed.com Wellness in Real Life is a social enterprise co-founded by Alicia and Bree, two Dietitians with a true passion for wholeheartedly enjoying and loving food. They are genuinely devastated by the amount of pain and pressure people put on themselves and food, so they aim to help people improve this relationship. Their ultimate dream is to live in a world where diets don’t exist. Visit wellnessirl. com.au or follow @wellness.in.real.life on Instagram WONDERFUL SUMMER RECIPES SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BASIL FRITTATAS Makes: 12 These delicious frittatas are the perfect on-the-go brekkie or snack for when you feel like something soft, squishy and satisfying. Ingredients Handful of basil, roughly chopped 6 large eggs ¼ cup Greek feta Pinch of mixed dried herbs ¼ cup of grated cheese 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil roughly chopped Method 1 Pre-heat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a 12-pan muffin tin. 2 Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. 3 Evenly distribute the mixture amongst the muffin tin. 4 Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. 5 Enjoy! ALMOND BUTTER SMOOTHIE This breakfast smoothie is incredibly quick, cool and full of nutrition for an energising summer breakfast on the go. Note: This recipe is a nice base to work with. You could add raw cacao powder for a chocolatey vibe, or swap the nut butter for avocado; you could add some berries or spinach, or use a different milk – whatever appeals. Add 1/2-1 date, based on how sweet you like it (and how big and ripe your banana is). The quinoa flakes are a fabulous addition to smoothies, but you could also use oats instead. Makes: 1 tall glass Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon hemp seeds* 1/2 - 1 medjool date, pitted 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk** 1/4 cup quinoa flakes Method 1 Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. * optional, but a great protein and fats hit ** add less for a thicker smoothie, more to thin it out. SUMMER 2020 YMCA HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE 13

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