Batch from Scratch, episode five - Nathan and Matt
Joe and Suzanne cook up a plan that will solve Nathan and Matt’s cooking conundrums, before tensions bubble over! With Matt out of his depth in the kitchen, Nathan does all of the cooking. What was once an enjoyable activity, has now become a chore, and to get dinner done quickly, convenience foods often make an appearance. Bad for their spending and their health!
Watch the episode on Monday 23 March at 8pm on Channel 4 or stream on Channel 4 after the episode has aired.
Introducing Nathan and Matt... Despite both being fitness fanatics, they only hit a balanced diet 40% of the time and need help to boost their nutrition and give Matt some much-needed cooking confidence. Will batch cooking work for them?
View the batch cooking recipes from episode five
Check out some of the recipes from this week's episode of Batch from Scratch below. You can see the full range of Batch from Scratch recipes here.
Download Nathan and Matt's meal planner from episode five
If Nathan and Matt continue this journey for the year, they could expect save £9,723 and 404 hours a year in the kitchen.
Tips that helped Nathan and Matt to batch cook
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Add a mix of fruit and veg into your diet
Adding veg into your diet boosts nutrition. Try peppers for vitamin C, broccoli for vitamin K & carrots for vitamin A.
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Eggs are a cheap source of protein
Eggs are a versatile, protein-packed staple and much cheaper than meat. A must-have for those with active lifestyles.
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Leave the skin on your potatoes
Not only does leaving the skin on potatoes give you an extra hit of fibre, it saves you time on your prep!
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Use freezer bags to create flavour-packed meals
Simply add your protein to a freezer bag and add flavourings you fancy. Store flat in the freezer for when you need it.
