Savoury Vegetarian Muffins in the Thermomix!

Here is a recipe for quick, savoury muffins! Good for breakfast, brunch, snacks or a mini meal on the go. 

You might like to change up the ingredients for what you have in the fridge or use different cheese to deepen the flavour. I will be adding chia seeds to my next batch for a boost of omega fatty acids! Options: zucchini, carrot, parsley, parmesan, sharp aged cheddar. 

Ingredients:

150g cheddar cheese, roughly cubed

(Devondale is rennet free)

100g onion

50g sundried tomatoes

150g spinach leaves

20g olive oil

320g self raising flour 

260g rice milk

2 eggs

Method:

Preheat oven to 200•. 

Place cheese in TM bowl. Grate 4 seconds, speed 8. Set aside. 

Place veggies in TM bowl and chop 5 seconds, speed 7. Add oil to TM bowl. Sauté 2 minutes, 100•, speed 1. 

Add flour, milk, egg and reserved cheese to TM bowl. Mix 20 seconds, REVERSE, speed 3/4 or until combined!

Spoon into mini or full sized muffin tins. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool on a wire rack and enjoy!

Three Veg Scramble in the Thermomix

I have a new go-to! This yummy, veggie and protein packed meal is great for breakfast or lunch and as a scramble or in patties!

Ingredients

350g chopped mix of zucchini, carrot and sweet potato 

60g cheddar cheese 

2 eggs

1 tbsp flour

Method

Put veggies in TM bowl. Chop 5 seconds, speed 6. Put in TM basket to strain all liquid.

Put cheese into TM bowl and chop 3 seconds, speed 6. Add eggs, flour and reserved veg. Mix 10 seconds, REVERSE, speed 2.

Make patties or scramble on a heated pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook until slightly browned. Add salt, pepper and chili to taste if desired. Serve with your TM made ketchup!

Happy Thermomixing!

Strawberry-Orange Juice in the Thermomix

On hot summer days nothing beats a cold refreshing and healthy juice!

Why is juicing healthier and better in the Thermomix?

- incorporates the fibre into the juice

- no waste

- retains nutrients and enzymes

- diluted fructose

- antioxidants incorporated (from seeds)

Ingredients & Method:

200g fresh whole strawberries

2 oranges, peeled and halved

100g water

1 tray ice cubes

Put all ingredients in the TM bowl. Chop 20 seconds, speed 5. Blend 2 minutes, speed 8. Serve immediately or pop in the fridge. It will be a bit slushy at first with the ice, but I take mine to work for morning tea and it's a great smooth juice consistency. 

Happy Thermomixing!

Vegan Strawberry Banana Milkshake in the Thermomix

Sometimes change is good. And sometimes I'm tired of my green smoothies. So, here is what I mixed up today- a frothy, creamy vegan milkshake!

Ingredients & Method:

1 ripe banana

150g fresh strawberries

150g almond milk

1/2 tray ice cubes

Put all ingredients in the TM bowl. Chop at speed 4, 15 seconds. Purée at speed 9, 1 minute.

Happy Thermomixing! 

Juicing in the Thermomix! Easy!!!

I woke up this morning, everyday this week mind you, with terrible hayfever. It is quite bad; I can't breathe trough my nose, have itchy watery puffy eyes, scratchy throat and somehow my nose runs and is completely blocked at the same time with generous helpings of sneezes!!!  I know I'm not alone but this is all a part of my Oral Allergy Syndrome. My seasonal allergies have been getting progressively worse since moving here so I am just hoping that all of this desensitization from Canadian pollen isn't going to be replaced by Aussie pollens. I desperately want to continue eating these new families of fruit/veg/nuts.

So this morning I figured my body deserves some vitamin c to help ward off any germs I may bring in through all the nose blowing and touching and clear this sinus infection. I can't taste food in this state so no point in whipping up something decadent. I stuck with a simple juice and it was so good! I could taste the fresh grapefruit and enjoyed basically pulp free juice in 2 minutes...go Thermo!

Ingredients:

2 oranges, peeled and halved 

1 grapefruit, peeled and cut in thirds

1 tray of ice

Add all ingredients to TM bowl. 

Chop at speed 5, 20-30 seconds (until the MC settles down), then blend for 2 minutes, speed 9. You can insert the basket if you'd like to strain the pulp- just make sure you've lined up the lip of the basket with the pouring lip of the TM bowl. I don't find there to be much left after the 2 minutes so I don't bother!!!

Other favourite combos:

2 oranges, peeled and halved
1 lemon, peeled and halved
1 tray of ice

OR

1 apple, quartered
1 orange, peeled and halved
1 lemon, peeled and halved
1 tray of ice

Happy Thermomixing :)

Simple Smoothie in the Thermomix!

I like to start my mornings off with a fresh smoothie because not only is it quick but also packed full of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. I have tried so many combinations over the past year, I have definitely settled on a few a favourites! I've also had my fair share of disastrous flavour/texture combinations...so don't give up if all goes wrong!

Banana Mango Bliss

25g spinach

300g cold water

1 frozen banana, halved

1/2 frozen mango cheek, cut into thirds

100g frozen blueberries

1tsp goji berries

1tsp chia seed

Add spinach and water to TM bowl. Blend 10 seconds, speed 6. 

Add banana, mango, blueberries and goji's. Blend 30 seconds, slowly up to speed 8. 

Pour into cup/old school mason jar ;) and top with chia seed! Yummy!!

Making Smoothies Easy

Stock your pantry with smoothie perfect superfoods like; goji berries, chia seeds, spirulina, maca powder, ground flax or flax oil, hemp seeds, seeds, coconut oil etc! 

Keep your freezer full of frozen fruit; buy bulk bananas- peel and freeze, buy bulk strawberries and freeze (keep the tops they're fine to put in!), seasonal fruits like mango, grapes, cherries are easy to freeze as well. I find blueberries and raspberries are always quite expensive here in Australia so I choose the buy already frozen when on sale. I also buy spinach fresh, and if getting close to expiry and I haven't finished it, I just blend it up with some water in the Thermo and freeze in ice cube trays to pop in a smoothie!

Power Breakfast in the Thermomix!

This is a basic recipe from the everyday cookbook, one you must try! The protein rich, moist and naturally sweet mixture is sure to start your day off well :)

Ingredients:

40g fresh or desiccated coconut

40g almonds or nuts of your choice

40g dates or dried fruit of your choice

1 apple, quartered

Method:

Add all ingredients to the TM bowl. Lock TM bowl and pulse 2-3 times, 1 second, TURBO.

Happy Thermomixing!

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal in the Thermomix!

On a cold morning, nothing's better than a warm bowl of oatmeal! I always find comfort in the smell of cinnamon and the pairing with apple is a classic. Here is a foolproof method for anyone who loves oatmeal...

Ingredients:

1 apple, halved

40g rolled oats

1tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

300g water

Optional:

Chia Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

Brown Sugar

Method:

Place apple in the TM bowl. Chop 5 seconds, speed 5. 

Add oats, cinnamon, salt and water. Cook for 5 minutes, 100, REVERSE, speed 1. 

Let stand in TM bowl or Thermoserver up to 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve. Add water to your TM bowl and clean for 10 seconds, speed 7. 

Happy Thermomixing!

Awesome Oatmeal in the Thermomix

Read on if you'd like to start your day with a healthy, fibre rich and energy providing bowl of goodness :) This oatmeal, or porridge as some say, is quick and delicious! Change up the fruit to your liking and to what's in season!

Ingredients:

60g frozen blueberries

40g rolled oats

Dash of cinnamon

300g water

Optional:

1 tsp chia seed

1 tbsp brown sugar

Method:

Place all ingredients, except chia seeds, into TM bowl. 5 minutes, 100, REVERSE, speed 1.

Scoop into bowl. Top with chia seed and brown sugar if you're lucky ;)

TIP: Place water in TM bowl while you eat to make for an easy clean up!

Happy Thermomixing!