Curried Chicken With Rice

Indian food is one of my favourite cuisines. It is just amazingly flavourful and the spices are delicious. I'm not very good at handling chilli so I prefer my Indian mild so I use Korma paste in this dish.

It's a really simple and quick recipe - just under 30 minutes. I love the sweetness of the sultanas and crunch in the apples. It's yummy!

Curried Chicken With Rice
Makes 4

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons Korma pasta
• 500g cooked Basmati rice
• 1 granny smith apple
• 1 onion
• 1/2 cup sultanas
• 8 cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method:

1. Dice onion, cut apple into 2cm pieces and tomatoes in half
2. Chop chicken and coat with Korma pasta
3. In a frying pan - cook onions with olive oil until slightly brown
4. Add in chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until golden
5. Stir in rice until coated in paste
6. Add apple, tomatoes and sultanas

Notes:

• Optional - serve with natural yoghurt
• Using uncooked rice - start cooking the rice first and then start your prep

Chia Seed Pudding

I find chia really fun to eat because it's so crunchy. Other than being a fun food, they are a great source of fibre, omega-3 and protein, give you stronger teeth and bones, regulate your appetite, fight belly fat (yay!) and the list goes on. Hooray!

Chia Seed Pudding
Makes 1

Ingredients:

1. 1/4 cup chia seeds
2. 2/3 cup almond milk (coconut or soy milk)
3. 1 tablespoon honey
4. 1/2 cup mixed berries

Method:

1. In a bowl - add chia seeds, almond milk and honey and stir well
2. Refrigerate for 10 minutes
3. Top with berries

Notes:

• You want a tapioca-like texture - if you refrigerate the pudding for too long it will set completely

Mixed Berry Smoothie

I am a big believer in never skipping breakfast. I will always eat breakfast, even if I wake up at 11AM - which then I call brunch. And I also love brunch! Especially when I go out for it and have it made for me.

Whenever we are in a rush; a lot of the times I will make this quick and easy smoothie for Alex and I. We've had a lot of prenatal appointments at 8AM and unlike myself, Alex isn't normally awake at that time. If I'm not in too much of a rush, I'll also make some French Raisin Toast.

I love smoothies. My mum and I made them frequently at one point because they're so easy and you can add in whatever you want!

Very Berry Smoothie
Makes 2

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups frozen berries
2. 1 banana
3. 2 cups skim milk (soy, coconut or almond milk)
4. 175g berry yoghurt 

Method:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth
2. Divide between two glasses

Notes:

• Add more or less yoghurt to achieve desired consistency
• Sprinkle chia seeds for a boost of antioxidants
• Add organic orange juice for extra sweetness
• Adding protein powder will keep you full for longer

No Bake Coconut Ball Dog Treats

How could I not post this recipe considering how dog crazy I am? I found this simple recipe on Pretty Fluffy. Pretty Fluffy's founder and editor is Serena Faber Nelson. On her blog you will find chic, stylish DIY projects for the home and pet and up-to-date content and products. It's a must for pet lovers and owners. I've already bookmarked it myself!

No Bake Coconut Ball Dog Treats
Makes approximately 20 treats

Ingredients:

1. 1/3 cup coconut oil
2. 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter
3. 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
4. 1/3 cup finely shredded coconut

Method:

1. Add Coconut Oil, Peanut Butter and Rolled Oats to food processor and mix until well combined
2. Scoop out bite sized pieces with a spoon and roll into little balls
3. Toss each ball gently in the finely shredded coconut until well coated
4. Place on a flat tray lined with baking paper, refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve

Serena's tips:

If the mixture is too dry or wet add extra oats or coconut oil to correct

And yes... you can have some yourself. Just don't eat it all and leave none for your furry friend!