Ever wondered what the Biggest Losers cook up in the house? Try some of their great low-fat recipes.
Adro’s chicken parma
Adro whips up this classic Italian dish when he’s craving an easy, feel-good dinner.
Cover one small chicken breast with spicy Mexican salsa and spread evenly. Top with one low-fat cheese single. Bake in the oven on high for 20 minutes. Serve with a huge salad.
Cat’s big fat wraps
These healthy and delicious wraps are the most common staple for everyone in the Biggest Loser house.
Grilled barramundi, chicken or steak fillet
Salad with lettuce/red onion/capsicum/cucumber or avocado
Low-fat mayo
Dijon mustard
Finally, wrap it all up in a Mountain Bread wrap.
Shane’s mystery chilli
When the Biggest Losers get a taste for a hearty meal, they simply cook up some of Shane’s chilli.
Brown onions and garlic in a large pan, then add …
Lean minced beef
Canned salt-free chopped tomatoes
Plenty of curry powder
Mixed spices
Worcestershire sauce
Coriander
Fresh chillies
Add a wealth of vegies — capsicum, cabbage, celery, eggplant, asparagus, carrot and zucchini. Simmer on low, adding vegetable stock or water to moisten.
Jo’s spinach frittata
This quick and easy recipe is great for breakfast or a light lunch.
2 whole eggs
4 egg whites
2 cups cooked spinach
1 cup cooked diced onion
Mix all ingredients together and pour into a frypan with a metal handle. Cook until set on the bottom then sprinkle with low-fat ricotta. Bake until set. Serve with a Mediterranean salad.
Fiona’s almost doughnut
When Fiona craves a doughnut, she mixes up this snack.
1 tub low-fat vanilla yoghurt
1 tablespoon low-fat ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Splenda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Ruth’s nachos
Ruth can’t live without nachos — and she doesn’t have to!
Brown mince, garlic, onion and mixed spices in a pan.
Place on top of 2 taco shells, broken up.
Drizzle with salsa.
Sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until melted.
Jillian’s popcorn with Splenda
Trainer Jillian just loves sweet popcorn, hold the fat!
Air-dry popcorn in a popcorn maker.
Sprinkle with Splenda.
