NUTRITION

Everything in moderation, we say! Satisfy your sweet tooth with these four delicious, protein-rich desserts, ideal post-session or race

Despite the fact that I’m a cook, I tend to reach for cheese, fruit or yoghurt at the end of a meal. I find desserts often too complicated, carb-rich and heavy on the stomach so I’ve tried to keep things quick, simple and nourishing here. And I’ve also decided not to cheat

by using protein powder! Apologies, in advance, to the sugar police, too. As an occasional pudding-eater, I’m sticking to my ethos of ‘everything in moderation’.

First up, a step back in time with a traditional and rather indulgent Crème caramel. Packed with milk and eggs, this dessert will provide you with the full spectrum of

amino acids to help promote post-exercise muscle recovery - and put a smile on your face. You can try experimenting with non-dairy milk alternatives in this recipe if you like.

My go-to dessert when I’m strapped for time is to whizz up a bowl of this high-protein Strawberry mousse. It’s full of vitamin C and fibre; both are great for helping to protect your immune system as well as muscle health.

Have you ever tried black beans in a brownie? Honestly, it’s a revelation. These flourless Black bean brownies are light, gooey and sweet, yet loaded with protein, B vitamins, minerals such as iron, potassium, folic acid and calcium, as well as fibre. Do you need any more excuses to tuck in? (They taste amazing with a scoop of the hazelnut butter ice cream, too.)

Gut-friendly and packed with protein and healthy fats, this Hazelnut butter and kefir ice cream can be prepared in advance. Treat yourself to a scoop after a heavy workout, add it to smoothies, iced coffee… the options are endless. Nutty deliciousness.

Nutritionist and keen amateur athlete Kate Percy set up the #GoFaster campaign in 2009, and now has a website (gofasterfood.com), several books and a new range of Go Bites - allnatural energy balls.