Prep in 5 minutes the night before. Slow-release carbs and omega-3s for long training sessions without morning crashes.
Ingredients
4 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
½ cup milk (any)
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup mixed berries
2 tbsp walnuts, roughly chopped
Pinch of cinnamon
Method
Whisk chia seeds, coconut milk, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a jar.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (minimum 4 hours).
In the morning, stir well, top with berries and walnuts. Add a splash more milk if too thick.
⚡ Performance Edge: Chia seeds are 40% omega-3 fatty acids — the most concentrated plant source available. This combination of slow and fast carbs makes it ideal as a pre-long-run breakfast.
Grab & Go
Greek Yogurt Power Parfait⚠️
Ina Garten
5 min
1
380
22g
40g
10g
Layers of protein-rich yogurt, crunchy toasted seeds, and antioxidant-packed berries. Elegant simplicity at its best.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup toasted puffed amaranth or puffed rice
2 tbsp mixed seeds (pepitas, sunflower)
½ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen/thawed)
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of lemon zest
Method
Stir vanilla into yogurt.
Layer yogurt, seeds/puffs, and berries in a glass or jar.
Drizzle honey over the top and add lemon zest.
⚡ Performance Edge: Casein protein in Greek yogurt is slow-digesting — great as a post-evening-workout recovery snack before bed.
Grab & Go
Avocado Egg Toast⚠️
Nigella Lawson
8 min
1
380
18g
32g
20g
The performance athlete's reliable staple. Whole-grain toast, healthy fat from avocado, and complete amino acids from egg.
Ingredients
2 slices whole-grain sourdough
1 ripe avocado
2 eggs
Juice of ½ lemon
Red pepper flakes
Everything bagel seasoning
Salt & black pepper
Small handful of rocket (optional)
Method
Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Fry or poach eggs to your liking (3–4 min).
Spread avocado on toast, top with eggs, sprinkle everything seasoning and chilli flakes.
⚡ Performance Edge: Egg leucine triggers muscle protein synthesis. Pair this 1–2 hours pre-workout for sustained energy without GI distress.
Grab & Go
Date & Almond Energy Bites⚠️
Martha Stewart
15 min + 30 min chill (makes 12)
2 bites
165
4g
18g
9g
Batch-made in 15 minutes with no cooking required. Medjool dates are nature's energy gel — store a batch in the fridge all week.
Ingredients
1 cup medjool dates, pitted (≈10 dates)
1 cup raw almonds
3 tbsp desiccated coconut flakes
2 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Method
Blend dates and almonds in a food processor until roughly chopped and sticky.
Roll into 12 balls. Refrigerate 30 min. Store in fridge up to 2 weeks.
⚡ Performance Edge: Dates' glucose-to-fructose ratio closely mirrors commercial sports gels. Eat 1–2 bites 30 min before training for a fast, clean energy hit.
Grab & Go
Chickpea & Hummus Wrap⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
5 min
1
450
18g
54g
16g
A no-cook wrap packed with plant protein, complex carbs, and bright Middle Eastern flavours. Builds in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 large whole-wheat tortilla
3 tbsp hummus
½ cup canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
Handful of baby spinach
¼ cucumber, sliced
2 tbsp crumbled feta
Drizzle of olive oil & lemon juice
Pinch of sumac or smoked paprika
Method
Lay tortilla flat and spread hummus across the centre.
Layer spinach, chickpeas, cucumber, and feta.
Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil, dust with sumac.
Fold the sides in, roll tightly. Wrap in foil if taking on the go.
⚡ Performance Edge: Chickpeas offer a low-GI carb load that sustains energy for 2–3 hours — ideal for long-distance or multi-set training days.
Grab & Go
Turmeric Tofu Scramble⚠️
Ching-He Huang
10 min
1
280
22g
14g
14g
High-protein, anti-inflammatory, and ready in 10 minutes. The turmeric + black pepper combo is one of the most evidence-backed combos in sports nutrition.
Ingredients
250g extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
Handful of baby spinach
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper (generous)
Method
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high. Add crumbled tofu and spread into a single layer.
Add turmeric, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and cook 3–4 min until edges start to crisp.
Add cherry tomatoes and soy sauce. Toss 1 min.
Add spinach, stir until just wilted. Top with spring onions.
⚡ Performance Edge: Piperine in black pepper increases curcumin (turmeric) bioavailability by up to 2000%. Tofu scramble delivers leucine — the key muscle-building amino acid — in under 10 minutes.
Easy Everyday
Classic Shakshuka⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
25 min
2
320
20g
24g
14g
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce — one pan, minimal effort, maximally satisfying. A Middle Eastern icon.
Ingredients
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
4 eggs
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chilli flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Fresh parsley & feta to serve
Method
Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium. Sauté onion until soft (5 min). Add garlic and pepper, cook 3 min.
Add spices, stir 30 sec. Pour in tomatoes, season well. Simmer 10 min.
Make 4 wells in the sauce. Crack in eggs. Cover and cook 5–7 min until whites are set.
Scatter feta and parsley. Serve with warm flatbread or sourdough.
⚡ Performance Edge: Lycopene in cooked tomatoes is a potent antioxidant that reduces exercise-induced oxidative stress. Eat this on training days.
Easy Everyday
Lemon Herb Quinoa Bowl⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
20 min
2
480
18g
62g
16g
A complete protein powerhouse. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids — rare in plant foods — with bright lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable stock
½ cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, finely sliced
60g feta, crumbled
Large handful of fresh mint and parsley
Zest & juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Method
Bring quinoa and stock to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, cook 15 min. Fluff and cool slightly.
Whisk lemon zest, juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together.
Toss warm quinoa with dressing, then fold in cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs.
Top with feta. Serve warm or at room temp.
⚡ Performance Edge: Quinoa's complete amino acid profile makes it ideal post-workout. The carb-to-protein ratio (~3.5:1) is optimal for glycogen replenishment.
Easy Everyday
Black Bean Tacos & Mango Salsa⚠️
Rick Bayless
20 min
2 (4 tacos)
520
20g
72g
14g
Mexico's street food wisdom adapted for performance athletes. Mango's fast carbs pair beautifully with slow-digesting beans.
Ingredients
1 can black beans, drained
4 small corn tortillas
1 ripe mango, diced small
½ red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, minced
Juice of 2 limes
Fresh coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
Greek yogurt or sour cream to serve
1 avocado, sliced
Method
Make salsa: combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and coriander. Season and set aside.
Heat oil in pan, add beans with cumin and paprika. Cook 5 min, mashing slightly.
Warm tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a gas flame.
Fill tortillas with beans, mango salsa, avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
⚡ Performance Edge: Mango vitamin C enhances non-heme iron absorption from the beans — critical for oxygen transport in endurance training.
Easy Everyday
Vegetable Egg Fried Rice⚠️
Ching-He Huang
15 min (use day-old rice)
2
440
18g
58g
14g
The best use for leftover rice. A 15-minute meal genuinely faster than ordering delivery — with better macros.
Ingredients
2 cups day-old cooked brown rice
3 eggs
1 cup frozen peas & corn
2 spring onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp neutral oil
White pepper
Method
Heat wok or large pan over high heat until smoking. Add neutral oil.
Stir-fry garlic and ginger 30 sec. Add peas and corn, toss 2 min.
Push veg to side, scramble eggs in the pan until just set.
Add rice, break up clumps. Add soy sauce and toss over high heat. Finish with sesame oil and spring onions.
⚡ Performance Edge: Brown rice is higher in B vitamins (B1, B3, B6) than white — essential cofactors for converting carbohydrates into usable energy.
Easy Everyday
Miso Tofu Noodle Soup⚠️
Nobu Matsuhisa
20 min
2
380
22g
48g
10g
Warming, restorative, and deeply nourishing. Miso's probiotics and soba's complex carbs make this an ideal recovery meal.
Ingredients
80g soba noodles
200g firm tofu, cubed
½ cup frozen edamame
2 tbsp white miso paste
3 cups vegetable stock
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sesame oil
1 sheet nori, torn (optional)
Sesame seeds
Method
Cook soba noodles per packet, drain and set aside.
Bring stock to a simmer. Whisk in miso paste (never boil miso — kills probiotics).
Add tofu and edamame. Simmer gently 3–4 min.
Divide noodles between bowls. Ladle broth over. Top with spring onion, sesame seeds, and nori.
⚡ Performance Edge: Miso fermentation produces beneficial gut bacteria — important for athletes who train intensely and are prone to immune dips.
Easy Everyday
Greek Chickpea Salad⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
10 min
2
420
16g
44g
18g
A hearty salad that actually keeps you full. Bold Mediterranean flavours with real staying power.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives
100g feta, cubed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper
Method
Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss. Fold in feta gently. Rest 5 min before serving.
⚡ Performance Edge: Olive oil's oleocanthal has the same anti-inflammatory action as ibuprofen — eat this after intense training sessions to reduce DOMS.
Easy Everyday
Quick Red Lentil Soup⚠️
Claudia Roden
25 min
3
340
18g
52g
6g
Minimal ingredients, profound flavour. Ready in 25 minutes and freezes beautifully.
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, diced
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp turmeric
4 cups vegetable stock
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes for finishing
Method
Sauté onion and carrot in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 8 min. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric — stir 1 min.
Add lentils and stock. Bring to boil then simmer 15–18 min until lentils are completely soft.
Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup. Season and add lemon juice.
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of chilli.
⚡ Performance Edge: Turmeric's curcumin significantly reduces DOMS. Pair with black pepper to increase curcumin absorption by 2000%.
Easy Everyday
White Bean & Caprese Toast⚠️
Marcella Hazan
15 min
2
460
22g
50g
18g
Italian simplicity elevated: creamy white beans on sourdough with fresh mozzarella and basil oil.
Ingredients
4 thick slices sourdough
1 can cannellini beans, drained
125g fresh mozzarella, torn
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Large handful of basil
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
Balsamic glaze
Salt & pepper
Method
Toast bread until golden. Rub each slice with the cut garlic clove.
Mash beans with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread generously on toast.
Layer tomato slices and torn mozzarella over the beans.
Tear basil over the top, drizzle with remaining olive oil and balsamic glaze.
⚡ Performance Edge: Cannellini beans are one of the best sources of phosphorus — critical for ATP production, which fuels every muscle contraction.
Moderate
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas⚠️
Diana Kennedy
45 min
3 (6 enchiladas)
540
20g
74g
16g
Sweet potato and black beans are a nutritional dream team. The queen of Mexican cooking's principles applied here.
Ingredients
6 corn tortillas
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 can black beans, drained
1.5 cups enchilada sauce (jarred)
½ cup grated cheddar
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
½ onion, diced
Olive oil
Greek yogurt, avocado, coriander to serve
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss sweet potato with olive oil, cumin, and chilli. Roast 20 min until tender.
Sauté onion until soft. Add beans and roasted sweet potato, season well.
Warm tortillas. Fill each with bean/potato mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-down in a baking dish.
Pour enchilada sauce over, top with cheese. Bake 15 min. Serve with yogurt, avocado, coriander.
⚡ Performance Edge: Sweet potato's beta-carotene converts to vitamin A, supporting immune health during heavy training blocks. The carb load here is ideal pre-race or competition day.
Moderate
Mushroom & Spinach Risotto⚠️
Gordon Ramsay
40 min
3
510
18g
66g
18g
Gordon's technique: hot stock, constant attention, finish with cold butter and Parmesan. Meditative cooking that yields something extraordinary.
Ingredients
1.5 cups arborio rice
300g mixed mushrooms, sliced
Large handful of spinach
1 litre hot vegetable stock
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry white wine (or extra stock)
50g Parmesan, grated
2 tbsp cold butter
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh thyme
Salt & pepper
Method
Heat stock in a separate saucepan — keep it gently simmering throughout.
Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic. Add mushrooms on high heat — don't crowd them.
Add rice, stir to coat. Pour in wine, stir until absorbed. Add hot stock ladle by ladle, stirring constantly.
After 20–22 min, rice should be al dente. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and Parmesan vigorously. Fold in spinach.
⚡ Performance Edge: Mushrooms are the only vegetarian food to contain ergosterol, which converts to vitamin D2 — essential for muscle function and bone density in athletes.
Moderate
Tofu Tikka Masala⚠️
Madhur Jaffrey
40 min (+ optional overnight marinade)
3
420
24g
36g
18g
The godmother of Indian cooking's masala wisdom applied to tofu. Marinate overnight for maximum depth of flavour.
Ingredients
400g extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed
1 can crushed tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chilli powder
3 tbsp Greek yogurt (for marinade)
2 tbsp neutral oil
Salt
Method
Marinate tofu in yogurt, 1 tsp garam masala, and chilli for at least 30 min (overnight is better).
Pan-fry marinated tofu until charred at edges, ~8 min. Set aside.
Sauté onion until golden. Blend onion, garlic, and ginger to a paste. Return to pan with all spices, fry 2 min.
Add tomatoes, simmer 10 min. Stir in cream and tofu. Simmer 5 min. Serve with basmati rice.
⚡ Performance Edge: Extra-firm tofu has ~17g protein per 100g — on par with chicken breast. The marinade step significantly improves the amino acid bioavailability.
Moderate
Thai Green Curry with Tofu⚠️
David Thompson
35 min
3
490
20g
54g
20g
The secret is high heat, fresh aromatics, and never overcooking. Serve with jasmine rice for maximum carb fuel.
Ingredients
400g firm tofu, cubed
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
2–3 tbsp green curry paste
1 cup jasmine rice (cook separately)
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
Fresh Thai basil & lime to serve
1 tbsp neutral oil
Method
Heat a wok over high heat. Fry curry paste in 2 tbsp coconut milk for 2 min until fragrant.
Add remaining coconut milk and lime leaves. Bring to a boil.
Add tofu and vegetables. Simmer 8–10 min. Season with soy sauce and sugar.
Serve over jasmine rice with Thai basil and a squeeze of lime.
⚡ Performance Edge: Lemongrass in green curry paste has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that support recovery from heavy training.
Moderate
Zucchini & Corn Fritters⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
35 min
2 (8 fritters)
400
18g
42g
16g
Crispy outside, tender inside. Ottolenghi's trick: salt and drain the zucchini aggressively to prevent soggy fritters.
Ingredients
3 medium zucchini, grated
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
2 eggs
½ cup flour (or chickpea flour)
½ cup feta, crumbled
2 spring onions, sliced
Fresh mint and dill
Salt & pepper
Oil for frying
For tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cucumber grated & squeezed, 1 garlic clove, dill, lemon juice
Method
Salt grated zucchini generously. Leave 10 min, then squeeze out all moisture with a clean cloth.
Mix zucchini, corn, eggs, flour, feta, herbs, and spring onions. Season well.
Make tzatziki: mix yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in non-stick pan over medium-high. Drop spoonfuls, flatten slightly. Cook 3 min per side until golden.
⚡ Performance Edge: Using chickpea flour adds extra protein and makes these naturally gluten-free. The yogurt-based tzatziki adds gut-friendly probiotics.
Moderate
Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa & Feta⚠️
Ina Garten
45 min
4
420
16g
52g
14g
The Barefoot Contessa's approach: good quality ingredients, minimal fuss. These look impressive but are genuinely easy.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers, tops cut off & seeds removed
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 can chickpeas, drained
100g feta, crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 zucchini, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
Handful of fresh parsley
Olive oil, salt & pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, season. Roast 15 min.
Sauté garlic and zucchini 3 min. Mix with quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, herbs, and feta. Season well.
Fill peppers with the quinoa mixture. Return to oven for 20 min until peppers are tender and tops are golden.
⚡ Performance Edge: Bell peppers have 3× the vitamin C of oranges — critical for collagen synthesis in joints and tendons under repeated training stress.
Moderate
Roasted Veg Buddha Bowl⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
40 min
2
560
20g
70g
20g
Ottolenghi's love of roasting transforms humble veg into something deeply caramelised and satisfying. A customisable performance template.
Ingredients
1 cup brown rice or farro, cooked
1 sweet potato, cubed
1 cup broccoli florets
½ red onion, wedged
1 can chickpeas, drained & patted dry
2 tbsp olive oil, salt, cumin, paprika
2 handfuls of kale or spinach
1 avocado, sliced
For tahini dressing: 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp olive oil, water to thin, salt
Method
Preheat oven to 220°C. Toss sweet potato and broccoli with olive oil and spices on a baking tray. Roast 25–30 min.
On a separate tray, roast chickpeas 20 min until crispy.
Blend tahini dressing until smooth, thinning with water as needed.
⚡ Performance Edge: Tahini is rich in calcium, zinc, and magnesium — electrolytes lost in sweat that are often under-replaced in vegetarian athletes.
Moderate
Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells⚠️
Marcella Hazan
45 min
4
520
28g
58g
18g
Marcella's Italian canon simplified: fresh ricotta, good Parmesan, and patience. These freeze well — make a double batch.
Ingredients
20 large pasta shells (conchiglioni)
400g ricotta
300g frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
2 eggs
80g Parmesan, grated
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt & pepper
2 cups marinara or passata
Extra Parmesan for topping
Method
Preheat oven to 190°C. Cook shells to just under al dente. Drain and cool.
Mix ricotta, spinach, eggs, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until combined.
Spread marinara in the base of a baking dish. Fill each shell and arrange on top of sauce.
Spoon more sauce over shells. Top with Parmesan. Cover with foil, bake 20 min. Uncover and bake 10 min more.
⚡ Performance Edge: Ricotta's whey protein is the fastest-absorbing dairy protein. Eat this post-workout for quick amino acid delivery to muscles.
Moderate
Saag Paneer⚠️
Madhur Jaffrey
40 min
3
460
26g
28g
26g
Paneer is one of the highest-protein vegetarian whole foods. Paired with spinach and whole spices, this is performance food disguised as comfort food.
Ingredients
400g paneer, cubed
500g fresh spinach (or 300g frozen, thawed)
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
1 green chilli
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp ghee or neutral oil
Salt
Method
Blanch spinach 2 min, drain, then blend coarsely. Set aside.
Fry paneer cubes in ghee until golden on each side. Remove and set aside.
In same pan, fry cumin seeds until popping. Add onion and cook until golden. Add garlic, ginger, chilli, and dry spices.
Add spinach purée and yogurt. Stir over medium heat 5 min. Return paneer, simmer 5 min more. Serve with roti or rice.
⚡ Performance Edge: Spinach is rich in dietary nitrates which convert to nitric oxide, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles during aerobic exercise.
Batch Meal
Red Lentil Dal⚠️
Madhur Jaffrey
50 min
5–6
380
22g
54g
8g
The workhorse of the book. Cheap, protein-packed, improves with age in the fridge, and reheats in 90 seconds. Make this every week.
Ingredients
2 cups red lentils, rinsed
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
1 can crushed tomatoes
3 cups vegetable stock
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 inch ginger, grated
2 tsp cumin
1.5 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
Fresh coriander to serve
Method
Heat fat in a large pot. Sauté onion until deep golden, ~10 min. Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 min.
Add all spices except garam masala. Fry 1 min. Add tomatoes and cook down 5 min.
Add lentils, stock, and coconut milk. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook 25–30 min until lentils are broken down.
Add garam masala and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning. Keeps 5 days in fridge, 3 months frozen.
⚡ Performance Edge: Lentils provide 36% of daily iron needs per serving — critical for haemoglobin production and oxygen transport in endurance athletes.
Batch Meal
Moroccan Chickpea Stew⚠️
Paula Wolfert
55 min
5
420
16g
62g
10g
Paula Wolfert's decades of North African research distilled here: sweet-savoury-spiced and deeply anti-inflammatory.
Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas, drained
2 cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable stock
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
1 sweet potato, cubed
2 tsp ras el hanout
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup dried apricots, halved
1 tbsp harissa paste
Lemon juice, fresh coriander, toasted almonds to serve
Method
Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, carrots, sweet potato, spices, and harissa. Stir 2 min.
Add tomatoes, stock, chickpeas, and apricots. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30–35 min until sweet potato is tender.
Taste and adjust. Serve over couscous with almonds, coriander, and lemon.
⚡ Performance Edge: Dried apricots are one of the best sources of potassium — essential for preventing muscle cramps during high-volume training.
Batch Meal
Smoky Vegetarian Chili⚠️
Diana Kennedy
60 min
6
390
20g
60g
8g
Three types of beans, a cocoa secret weapon, and smoky depth. Gets better every day it sits in the fridge.
Ingredients
1 can black beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can pinto beans, drained
2 cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup corn kernels
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Salt & pepper
Method
Sauté onion and pepper in olive oil over medium heat, 8 min. Add garlic and all spices, fry 1 min.
Add tomatoes, beans, corn, cocoa powder, and 1 cup water. Stir well.
Bring to boil, then reduce to low simmer. Cook uncovered 30–40 min, stirring occasionally.
Serve with sour cream, grated cheese, coriander, and warm cornbread or rice. Freezes 3 months.
⚡ Performance Edge: Three bean types gives a diversified amino acid profile. Cocoa adds theobromine — a vasodilator that improves blood flow and endurance performance.
Batch Meal
Classic Minestrone⚠️
Marcella Hazan
55 min
5–6
350
14g
56g
8g
Marcella's golden rule: use what's in season, always finish with good Parmesan, never rush the base.
Ingredients
1 can cannellini beans, drained
1 can crushed tomatoes
1.5 litres vegetable stock
1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, diced
2 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp each dried thyme, rosemary, oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
Parmesan rind (if you have it)
Fresh basil & Parmesan to serve
Method
Heat olive oil. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery 10 min — don't rush the soffritto base.
Add garlic and herbs. Add tomatoes and cook 5 min.
Add stock, Parmesan rind, and all remaining veg. Bring to boil, simmer 20 min.
Add pasta and beans, cook 8–10 more min. Remove rind. Serve with basil and generous Parmesan.
⚡ Performance Edge: Tip: add the pasta fresh when reheating each portion to prevent it going mushy. The variety of vegetables here provides a wide spectrum of micronutrients.
Batch Meal
Roasted Tomato & White Bean Soup⚠️
Ina Garten
65 min
4–5
360
16g
48g
12g
Roasting the tomatoes first concentrates their sweetness and depth dramatically. Restaurant-quality results from humble ingredients.
Ingredients
1kg vine tomatoes, halved
2 cans cannellini beans, drained
1 litre vegetable stock
1 head of garlic
1 onion, quartered
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Pinch of chilli flakes
Fresh basil
Parmesan to serve
Good sourdough for dipping
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange tomatoes and onion on a baking tray. Slice the top off the garlic head and drizzle with olive oil. Roast everything 35–40 min.
Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of skins. Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic with half the stock until smooth.
Pour into pot with remaining stock and beans. Simmer 15 min. Season generously.
Serve with torn basil, Parmesan, and sourdough for dipping.
⚡ Performance Edge: Roasting concentrates lycopene — a powerful antioxidant linked to faster recovery. Fat from olive oil increases lycopene absorption.
Batch Meal
Vegetable Biryani⚠️
Madhur Jaffrey
70 min
5–6
480
14g
80g
12g
An act of love — layered rice, caramelised onions, and fragrant whole spices. The dum (sealed) method makes this unlike any rice dish you've made.
Fry sliced onions in ghee + oil over medium heat until deep golden, 20 min. Set aside half for garnish.
Marinate vegetables in yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, biryani masala, salt for 30 min.
Par-cook rice with whole spices and salt until 70% done (7 min). Drain.
Cook marinated veg in the same pot until half-done. Layer rice over veg. Drizzle saffron milk and fried onions. Seal pot tightly with foil + lid. Cook on low 25 min. Rest 10 min before opening.
⚡ Performance Edge: Basmati has one of the lowest GIs among rice varieties. The ~80g carb per serving is ideal for carb-loading before an endurance event.
Batch Meal
Quinoa & Kale Power Salad (Meal Prep)⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
30 min prep
5 (keeps 5 days)
440
18g
54g
18g
Gets better as it sits — massaged kale softens and absorbs the dressing. Prep Sunday, eat all week. The ultimate training-week staple.
Ingredients
2 cups quinoa, cooked & cooled
1 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves torn
2 cans chickpeas, drained & patted dry
1 cup shredded red cabbage
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
100g feta, crumbled
For dressing: 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp maple syrup, salt
Method
Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste — it should be lemony and nutty.
Place kale in a large bowl. Add 2 tbsp dressing and massage firmly with hands for 2–3 min until kale darkens and softens.
Add quinoa, chickpeas, cabbage, cranberries, and pepitas. Toss with remaining dressing.
Top with feta. Portion into 5 containers. Keeps 5 days in the fridge.
⚡ Performance Edge: Massaging kale breaks down tough cell walls and increases bioavailability of its vitamins — especially K2, which aids calcium metabolism in bones.
Snack
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
30 min (makes 4 servings)
¼ cup
130
6g
18g
4g
Crispy, protein-packed, and endlessly variable. Make a batch and keep in an airtight jar for up to a week.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed & well dried
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne
½ tsp sea salt
Method
Preheat oven to 220°C. Pat chickpeas completely dry — the drier the better for crunch.
Toss with olive oil and spices. Spread on a baking tray in a single layer.
Roast 25–28 min, shaking halfway, until deep golden and crispy. Cool before eating (they crisp up further as they cool).
⚡ Performance Edge: One of the best portable protein snacks. Eat 1–2 hours before training for a slow-release energy boost.
Snack
Rice Cakes with Hummus & Cucumber⚠️
Ina Garten
2 min
1
180
6g
26g
6g
Effortless and deeply satisfying. The ultimate no-fridge-needed snack for between training sessions.
Ingredients
2 brown rice cakes
3 tbsp hummus
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
Pinch of smoked paprika
Drizzle of olive oil
Pinch of sea salt
Method
Spread hummus thickly on each rice cake.
Layer cucumber slices over the top.
Dust with smoked paprika, drizzle olive oil, and add a pinch of sea salt.
⚡ Performance Edge: Rice cakes have a high GI, making them ideal 30–45 min before a workout when you need quick fuel without a heavy stomach.
Snack
Performance Trail Mix⚠️
Martha Stewart
5 min (makes 8 servings)
¼ cup
200
6g
16g
14g
Custom-built for endurance athletes. Mix once and portion into small bags for the week — no prep needed on the day.
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds
½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
½ cup walnuts
½ cup dried apricots, halved
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+)
¼ cup dried cranberries
Method
Toast almonds, pepitas, and walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–4 min until fragrant. Cool completely.
Combine with apricots, chocolate chips, and cranberries in a large bowl.
Portion into ¼ cup servings in small bags or jars. Keeps 2 weeks at room temperature.
⚡ Performance Edge: Almonds and walnuts provide the rare combination of protein, magnesium, and vitamin E — all three are depleted by intense training. The dark chocolate adds iron and mood-supporting flavonoids.
Snack
Apple Slices & Almond Butter⚠️
Nigella Lawson
3 min
1
220
6g
26g
12g
Simple, elegant, and surprisingly filling. Nigella's philosophy: the best snacks require no cooking whatsoever.
Ingredients
1 large apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp), sliced
2 tbsp natural almond butter
Pinch of cinnamon
Optional: 1 tsp honey, pinch of sea salt
Method
Slice apple into wedges, removing core.
Spoon almond butter into a small bowl for dipping, or spread directly on each slice.
Dust with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt to intensify the flavour.
⚡ Performance Edge: Apple's quercetin is a natural anti-inflammatory. Paired with almond butter's vitamin E, this is one of the most evidence-backed post-workout recovery snacks.
Snack
Spiced Hard-Boiled Eggs⚠️
Yotam Ottolenghi
12 min (makes 6)
2 eggs
160
14g
1g
10g
Batch-cook 6 at the start of the week. Ottolenghi's spiced salt transforms the humble boiled egg into something genuinely crave-worthy.
Ingredients
6 eggs
1 tsp za'atar or everything bagel seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of sea salt
Olive oil drizzle (optional)
Method
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently lower in cold eggs. Cook 10 min for hard-boiled.
Transfer to ice water for 5 min. Peel and store in fridge up to 5 days.
To serve, halve and dust with za'atar and smoked paprika. Drizzle with olive oil.
⚡ Performance Edge: Eggs are the highest-quality protein food on the planet by bioavailability score. Two eggs provide all essential amino acids needed for muscle repair. Batch-cook Monday, eat all week.
Snack
Edamame with Chilli Sea Salt⚠️
Nobu Matsuhisa
5 min
1
150
12g
12g
6g
Nobu's izakaya staple — the gold standard of effortless protein snacks. Frozen edamame takes 5 minutes and delivers more protein than almost any other plant snack.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen edamame (in pods or shelled)
½ tsp flaky sea salt
¼ tsp chilli flakes
Optional: squeeze of lemon or lime
Method
Microwave frozen edamame with a splash of water for 3–4 min, or boil 5 min.
Drain and pat dry.
Toss with sea salt and chilli flakes. Serve immediately with lemon on the side.
⚡ Performance Edge: Edamame is one of the few plant foods with a complete amino acid profile. At 12g protein per cup, it beats most protein bars.
Snack
Cheese & Seed Crackers⚠️
Ina Garten
3 min
1
210
10g
18g
12g
A smarter, more satisfying version of the classic cheese-and-crackers snack. Use a good sharp cheddar or aged manchego.
Add a small dot of mustard or chutney and a slice of cucumber or apple.
⚡ Performance Edge: Cheese is an efficient source of calcium and phosphorus — two minerals essential for bone health under training load. The whole-grain crackers add B vitamins for energy metabolism.
Snack
Banana with Peanut Butter⚠️
Jamie Oliver
1 min
1
280
8g
36g
12g
Jamie's no-nonsense approach: the simplest things are often the best. The classic athlete's snack for a reason — fast carbs, protein, and healthy fat in one.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
Optional: pinch of sea salt, drizzle of honey
Method
Peel banana.
Dip or spread with peanut butter.
Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavour contrast.
⚡ Performance Edge: Bananas are the most studied pre-workout food — their potassium, B6, and natural sugars support muscle contraction and glycogen synthesis. The peanut butter adds slow-burn fat to extend the energy.
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