These healthy recipes for two are perfect for any #fitnesscouple date night.
Enjoy spending your evening scrambling for a table with a boatload of other couples for an overpriced restaurant meal? Nope? Neither do we.
Light the scented candles and stick on your date night playlist, because staying in and cooking healthy recipes for two can be the perfect way to spend a romantic night with your gym-loving lover (without breaking your diet).
This actually good-for-you 3-course date night meal is packed with protein, low on processed carbs and sugar, and everything you need for that Lady and the Tramp moment with your #fitcouple compadre on that special night.
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Starter: Breadless Serrano Ham & Feta BruschettaMain: Jumbo Mozzarella-Stuffed MeatballsDessert: New York Protein CheesecakeClick for more fitness recipes and healthy recipes for two.
Starter: Breadless Serrano Ham & Feta Bruschetta
This breadless aubergine bruschetta makes a tasty low-carb twist on a classic Italian starter.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized aubergines
- 4 slices serrano ham
- 50g feta cheese
- 2 tbsp. balsamic glaze
Method
1. Slice the aubergine lengthways into 1.5cm thick slices. Brush each side with a little melted coconut oil and char on a griddle pan on a high heat for 1 minute on each side.
2. Transfer to plates and layer the serrano ham and feta onto the aubergine slices. Drizzle over balsamic glaze and serve.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING
Calories: 204 Protein: 15g Fat: 10g Carbs: 12g
Main: Jumbo Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
Because the only things better than meatballs are meatballs stuffed with mozzarella (served with courgetti to keep it low-carb, of course).
Ingredients
For the meatballs:- ½ red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500g extra-lean steak mince
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. mixed Italian herbs
- 1 egg
- 8 mini mozzarella balls (choose reduced-fat mozzarella if you're looking to keep the fat content low)
- 2 red onions (finely chopped)
- 800g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 whole red chilli (with seeds if you like it spicy) (sliced)
- 2 tbsp. tomato puree
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 4 large courgettes (spiralised)
- Pinch salt and pepper
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. First, blend the onions and garlic until coarsely chopped. Add the steak mince, salt, pepper, herbs and egg and pulse to combine.
3. Shape the meatball mixture into 8 large meatballs. Make an indentation into the middle of each meatball and stuff each with a mini mozzarella ball, then reshape the meat to cover the cheese. and place onto a greased baking tray. Bake until browned for 25-30 minutes.
4. While waiting, make the sauce. Place a saucepan on a medium heat with a little coconut oil. Once warm, add the onions and fry for 4-5 minutes until they begin to brown. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Once the meatballs have cooked, add them to the tomato sauce and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
6. While waiting, pan fry your spiralised courgettes on a medium heat with a drop of coconut oil for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from burning.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING
Calories: 435 Protein: 55g Fat: 15g Carbs: 19g
Dessert: New York Baked Protein Cheesecake
This tasty New York protein cheesecake contains a fraction of the calories, fat and sugar compared with the classic, without skimping on flavour.
Makes: 8 slices
Ingredients
Base:- 50g rolled oats
- 70g raw almonds
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3-4 tbsp. of your preferred granulated sweetener
- 50g melted 100% Coconut Oil
- 500g low-fat cream cheese
- 350g Greek yoghurt
- 3 scoops (90g) Vanilla Whey Protein
- 2 large eggs and 1 egg white
- 12-15 drops Vanilla FlavDrops or 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 200g blueberries
- 1-2 tbsp. caster sugar or maple syrup
- 75ml water
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line the base and sides of an 8” springform cake tin with greaseproof paper.
2. First, make the crust. Blend together rolled oats, almonds, salt and sweetener until it resembles biscuit crumbs. Add the melted coconut oil and pulse to combine. The mixture should stick together like dough when squeezed. If the texture is too dry, add a little more melted coconut oil and blend again.
3. Firmly press the crust mixture down into the base of your lined cake tin, using the base of a glass to pack it in tightly. Bake on the middle shelf for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Once baked, remove and allow to cool while you make the filling.
4. While waiting, make the filling. Add all filling ingredients to a large mixing bowl, then use an electric whisk to whisk the mixture until smooth. Pour the mixture onto the baked crust.
5. Bake at 175°C for 25 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 90°C and bake for a further 50 minutes or once an inserted knife or skewer comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool completely in the tin.
6. While waiting for the cheesecake to cool, make the blueberry coulis. Heat a large non-stick frying pan to a medium heat and pour in the blueberries. Fry for 3-4 minutes, then add the water and sugar. Fry for a further 8-10 minutes to allow the mixture to reduce, stirring occasionally. Once you reach a thick, syrup-like texture, remove from the heat and pour into a bowl to cool.
7. Once the cheesecake and coulis are completely cool, remove the cheesecake from the tin and pour the blueberry coulis over the top. Eat immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE
Calories: 275 Protein: 20g Fat: 15g Carbs: 17g
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Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.
