BOOST YOUR energy!

Beat the afternoon slump with these high-protein lunches and snacks.

- VICKIE DE BEER

YOGHURT ENERGY BALLS

MAKES 12

Yoghurt is rich in protein and probiotics. When you feel your energy or concentration levels waning, pop one of these yoghurt balls in your mouth. They will keep for up to a week in the fridge, or you can freeze them for an ice-cold snack.

• 60ml (4 tbsp) unflavoured, sugar-free whey protein isolate powder
• 60ml (4 tbsp) coconut flour
• 80ml (1⁄3 cup) full-cream plain yoghurt
• grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 60ml (4 tbsp) desiccated coconut

1. Place all the ingredients except the desiccated coconut in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth and well combined. Add more yoghurt if the mixture is too dry, or add a little more coconut flour if it is too runny.

2. Roll the mixture into golfball-sized balls. Scatter the desiccated coconut on a plate and roll the yoghurt balls in it.

HIGH-PROTEIN SANDWICH BREAD

MAKES 1 SMALL LOAF; ABOUT 10 SMALL SLICES

• 8 large eggs
• 225g medium-fat cream cheese
• 60ml (4 tbsp) melted butter
• 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder
• 45g unflavoured, sugar-free whey protein isolate powder
• 25g coconut flour
• a pinch of salt

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 10cm x 18cm bread pan with baking paper on all sides.

2. Combine the eggs, cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the baking powder, whey powder, coconut flour and salt to the egg mixture and process until you have a smooth, quite runny batter.

3. Pour the batter into the bread pan; fill it to just 1cm under the rim. Bake in the oven for 40–45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.