Recipes

Some recipes I have enjoyed and that I hope you will enjoy too

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    Welcome to Healthy Eats

    August 9, 2019 by

    Thanks for joining me! I hope you find some useful recipes and some inspirational ides! A little bit about me: I’m currently following the Slimming World diet plan and enjoying taking traditional recipes and making them healthier. For me the diet and the group support have been fantastic and I’d like to share the ideas… Read more

  • Potato Dauphinois

    May 24, 2020 by

    I love cheesy potato dauphinois but never thought I’d be able to enjoy it whilst dieting because it’s so rich and creamy. This Slimming World friendly version will cost you only 1 Health Extra A (HEA) and is packed full of flavour. Please note this recipe makes 2 portions, otherwise it will cost you 2… Read more

  • Couscous Fritter

    May 24, 2020 by

    I love couscous as an alternative to rice when I’m slimming, but sometimes a bowl of couscous can be just a little bit boring. If you are following the Slimming World diet plan this recipe is free. Although if you buy flavoured packet couscous these are usually synned, this recipe uses plain dried couscous. Ingredients… Read more

  • Calzone

    May 24, 2020 by

    A great recipe for those trying to eat more healthily. On the Slimming World diet plan this will cost you one of your Healthy Extra B’s (HEB) and a Health Extra A (HEA). This recipe is just for a plain cheese calzone but feel free to fill it with whatever diet friendly fillings you like.… Read more

  • Mexican Potatoes

    October 26, 2019 by

    I love Mexican food, but avoided it once I started my diet as it’s quite rich and usually loaded with cheese. I developed this recipe as a treat one evening, and it will cost you only 1 of your Healthy Extra A’s (HEA). This recipe will make 2 portions and takes around 50 minutes to… Read more

  • Cinnamon Pie Filos

    October 23, 2019 by

    This recipe makes 6 cinnamon pie filos so they work out at around 2.5Syns each. I used Theo’s Fresh Filo Pastry Sheets, but the Syn values seem to be quite similar on other brands for the 20g sheets. Ingredients: 1 Small Apple (50g) (0.75Syn) 25g Raisins (3.5Syns) 1.5tsp Mixed Spice (Cinnamon & Nutmeg) 1tbsp Sweetener… Read more

  • Eggy Bread

    October 23, 2019 by

    This is a quick and easy breakfast or snack recipe that’s filling and tasty. On the Slimming World diet plan this recipe will cost you either 1 of your Healthy Extra B’s (HEB) or 6 Syns. It takes about 15minutes to make. Ingredients: 2 Small slices wholemeal bread (HEB) 1 Egg 1/2 tsp Garlic powder… Read more

  • Yorkshire Pudding Recipe:

    October 22, 2019 by

    This recipe will either make 6 Yorkshire puddings. For the whole lot it will cost you 6.6 Syns Syns on the Slimming World diet plan. Or just shy of 1.1 Syns per pud, and they take roughly 30 mins to make. Ingredients: 30g Plain Flour (5.4 Syns) 1 Egg 50ml milk (1.25 Syns) Fry Light… Read more

  • Spicy Rice Burrito

    October 2, 2019 by

    This recipe was created one afternoon when I wanted something a little more substantial than my usual salad or wrap. So I thought why not add some rice to the mix and have a lunch that is both filling and full of flavour. If you are on the Slimming World diet plan this recipe will… Read more

  • Garlic Lemon Salmon with Crispy Potatoes & Pan Seared Veg

    September 30, 2019 by

    A lovely idea for a healthy tea that is tasty, filling and Syn Free if you are following the slimming world diet plan. This recipe will serve two people and takes around 40-50minutes to make. Ingredients: ⁃ For the Fish & Veg 2 Boneless Salmon Fillets 1/4 Green Pepper 1/4 Orange Pepper 1/4 Red Pepper… Read more

  • Duchess Potatoes

    September 13, 2019 by

    Since starting my diet I found I was eating the same sorts of foods and getting pretty bored or boiled and mashed potatoes. For something a little different I made Duchess Potatoes and they were an instant hit. On the slimming world diet plan these are free, although if you add cheese to them you… Read more

  • Scotch Eggs

    September 10, 2019 by

    I love scotch eggs, and avoided them when I started dieting. These were an idea from my Slimming World group, but I wanted to try making a runny yolk scotch egg. So I tried and tested a couple of techniques and these worked perfectly. This recipe will make 6 scotch eggs and the lot of… Read more

  • Cottage Pie

    September 8, 2019 by

    This is a great hearty recipe, perfect for cold rainy days where you need something hot to warm you up from the inside. On the Slimming World diet this recipe will cost you 1 of your Healthy Extra A’s (HEA) It takes around 45minutes to an hour to make. Ingredients: 2 Large Potatoes 250g 5%… Read more

  • Spinach & Cheese Pasta

    September 3, 2019 by

    On the slimming world diet plan this recipe will cost you 1 Healthy Extra A (HEA). It is quick and easy to make and will only take about 15-20mins. Ingredients: 250g Dried Pasta 5 Laughing Cow Light Triangles 2 Tablespoons Quark or fat free yogurt 1 Vegetable stock cube 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic powder 1/2 Teaspoon… Read more

  • Cinnamon Waffles / Pancakes

    August 12, 2019 by

    This recipe requires a waffle maker, alternatively it will make pancakes if you want to simply make the batter and then heat it up in a frying pan. On the Slimming World Plan this will use up 1 of your Healthy Extra B’s (HEB). It’s great with fruit and yogurt and is the most substantial… Read more

  • Oat Base Pizza

    August 12, 2019 by

    This oat base pizza is simple to make and great for those who are trying to minimise the amount of bread and flour they eat. Referencing the Slimming World diet plan this recipe will use up 1 of your Healthy Extra B’s (HEB) and 1 of your Healthy Extra A’s (HEA). Alternatively it will cost… Read more

  • Sugar Free Meringue

    August 11, 2019 by

    This recipe takes a while to cook but after the initial 15 minutes prep you pretty much just leave them in the oven to cook so it isn’t quite as difficult as it first sounds. Plus it makes plenty so you can use them in multiple deserts. This recipe makes much more than 10 meringues… Read more

  • Cheesy Pasta

    August 11, 2019 by

    This is a great recipe for those that are craving an indulgent creamy cheesy pasta without the guilt. If you are following the Slimming World diet plan this recipe will cost you 1 of your Healthy Extra A’s (HEA). This recipe takes about 25minutes. Ingredients: 1 Vegetable stock cube 5 Laughing Cow Light triangles (1… Read more

  • Homemade Rice Pudding

    August 10, 2019 by

    So this little sweet treat was mentioned to me in group and I love rice pudding so I simply had to give it a go. I have played around with a few different methods, measurements and ingredients, but this is the recipe I keep coming back to as it is the most like traditional rice… Read more

  • Food Grabs & Food Swaps

    August 10, 2019 by

    The best advice I have received during my weight loss journey is to always have quick, easy and healthy foods to just grab and go. My biggest downfall used to be getting so hungry I’d just grab whatever was at hand and it was usually something unhealthy. Now I stock up my fridge and cupboards… Read more

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