We recently made this DELISH Granola, which is high in protein, fibre & healthy fats, & we just had to share! Who knew eating chick peas for breakfast could taste so damn good ;-p Home-made Breakfast granola (serves 8) 4 Tbsp LSA (Linseed, soy, almond, ground) 1 x 440g can chickpeas, drained & rinsed 2…
You won’t believe that this lasagne recipe doesn’t include any pasta! It’s so filling, hearty, & true (healthy) comfort food! This makes 8 large servings – great to make ahead and freeze in portions in the freezer for those days you’re too busy to cook, but still want something bursting with nutrients! Vegetable lasagne (serves…
When I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I was over the moon! So incredibly excited…… but at the same time, so overwhelmed! I knew I wanted to be as fit and healthy as possible during my pregnancy, and I was thankful I had a great foundation & knowledge base to start…
I think there is a bit of a misconception about what PND / PND really is in the wider community. I’m even guilty of it, to a degree. You see, before I had kids, I thought it equated to wanting to hurt your kids. Since living through it though, I know that’s not always how…
We all have a fertility story. And no two are the same. If you’d told me five years ago I would have two little ones, 18 months apart, conceived naturally, I’d say you were nuts. You see, there was a period of time where I thought this had all been taken from me. I’m going to…
Fit Fab Mum was created after we (Jade & Kimberley) met to exchange business cards (we were both living and working in Sydney at the time), and over a hot cuppa, shared our dreams about creating a vehicle to support women as they move from planning a baby to becoming mothers. We’d literally known each…
We all know that during pregnancy, our energy needs increase. In the first trimester, women actually don’t require any additional calories – however this increases to an additional 1,400kj/day in the second trimester, and 1,900kj/day in the third trimester. We also know that our requirements for most nutrients also increase – the most noteworthy being Iron,…
Pomegranate & Cauliflower salad (Serves 4) 500g mixed salad leaves 200g slivered almonds 1/2 pomegranate 250g pumpkin, roasted 1 avocado, diced 250g cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 cucumber, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 440g can lentils 1 head cauliflower florets, cut into small chunks 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice…
Breastfeeding is a unique time in a woman’s life, and presents distinct requirements with regard to maternal nutrition. A nursing mother produces on average about 750mls of milk per day, though there is considerable variation from one woman to another, and even within the same woman from time to time. As such, energy requirements increase…
(Gluten, nut & dairy free) This is a delicious, rich twist on the classic brownie and definitely a much healthier version packed full of vitamins & minerals. But remember – it’s still a treat for special occasions 😉 INGREDIENTS (Makes 16) 1 medium sweet potato, grated 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bi-carb soda 1/2 cup raw cacao 3 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 185 degrees 2.Combine grated sweet potato, eggs, vanilla, coconut oil, molasses & maple syrup in a bowl. 3. Add raw cacao, baking powder, bi-carb soda & coconut flour. Stir to combine. 4.Pour the mixture into a tray lined with greased baking paper. 5. Cook for 25-30 minutes. 6.Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes before…