This veggie burger is a healthy and flavorful way to incorporate cricket protein powder into your diet. The cricket powder provides an extra boost of protein and nutrition, while the veggies and quinoa provide fibre and other essential nutrients. Plus, the burger is vegetarian and easy to customize with your favourite toppings. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup cooked black beans, mashed 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons cricket protein powder 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive ..read more

With more and more people adding crickets to their dinner plates, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about and if these crunchy critters can indeed improve your health. All the research reveals this to be the case, with crickets packed with a range of important nutrients that our bodies need to thrive. Read on to find out more about the health benefits of crickets. Providing all the protein your body needs Crickets are seen as a complete source of protein since they contain all nine essential amino acids –  leucine, valine, isoleucine, methionine, tryptophan, lysine, threonine, his ..read more

Environmentalists and foodies have been hailing crickets as the future of eco-friendly protein for some time now. As well as being a complete protein source since they contain all essential amino acids, they have Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and high levels of calcium and vitamins. However, it’s not just their nutritional value that’s helping them make their way onto people’s plates. They’re also an extremely versatile ingredient since they can be made into flours, powders, and even pasta. Read on to discover five delicious dishes you can make with crickets. Crunchy cricket chicken nuggets If you ..read more

Eating insects has both nutritional and environmental benefits. However, lots of people still won’t partake in entomophagy unless the bugs on their plate actually taste good. Whilst many enjoy the uniquely nutty taste of bugs like crickets, others prefer them to be prepared and cooked with other more upmarket ingredients. Fortunately, some of the most talented chefs in Australia enjoy cooking with insects, concocting exquisite dishes that could easily be (and sometimes are!) served up at Michelin-star restaurants.  Kylie Kwong The renowned Australian chef Kylie Kwong has been serving up c ..read more

This brilliant and filling breakfast recipe is packed full of protein and nutrients to assist health, inflammation and well being. Recipe by Melissa Pym (@twofeathersgalleryart) Makes 1 x 500 ml thick shake INGREDIENTS 1 Tbs Cricket Hoppa Protein Powder 1/4 – 1/3 Cup Hemp Seeds 1 and a half cups filtered water 1-2 drops 100% Essential Oil of Peppermint (Doterra and Young living are the only safe brands for oral consumption) OR Peppermint Extract 1/2 – 1 Avocado (I pre-freeze mine in smaller chunks to get a thicker and chillier shake) 4 Large Ice cubes Stevia or sweetener of your choice ..read more

There are a lot of health benefits to eating crickets, from building muscle mass due to increased protein intake to providing us with more key vitamins and minerals such as iron. However, one of the biggest is their ability to improve gut health. Crickets can aid digestion and help alleviate digestive ailments such as IBS. Eating crickets boosts healthy gut bacteria Crickets contain chitin – a fibrous material that forms the structure of their exoskeletons. It’s also found naturally in the shells of crustaceans, including crabs, shrimps, and lobsters. Together with other fibres, chitin provide ..read more

Crickets may be gaining a reputation as one of the world’s most sustainable food sources, but did you know that they can also improve your health? These edible insects are incredibly good for us, containing a variety of nutrients that our bodies need to stay strong and healthy. Read on to find out why crickets are widely considered the superfood of the future. Packed with protein With high protein diets becoming more popular in recent years, it’s no surprise that the spotlight has shone on crickets. These crunchy critters are a complete source of protein, containing all of the nine essential a ..read more

Looking for some warm, chocolatey soul food to get you through hump day? Well look no further, here’s a simple macro-friendly recipe. Macros per brownie with toppings Makes 15 40 calories 3.9 P | 2.8 C | 1.3 F Nutrition will vary depending on your brand of flour/protein powder. Recipe by Kiki (@kiki_fitfoodie) INGREDIENTS Dry: 30g Hoppa cricket baking flour (or flour of choice) 30g chocolate protein powder 20g sweetener of choice (I used brown sugar stevia) 15g cocoa powder  1/2 tsp baking soda Tiny sprinkle of salt Wet: 100g vanilla yoghurt 50mL water or milk of choice  3 ..read more

Crickets, and many other types of insects, have been eaten for centuries. This is particularly the case in developing countries where they’re viewed not just as a nutritious food source, but a delicacy to be enjoyed. Despite this, many people in western cultures still question whether crickets are safe to eat. These concerns have posed a challenge to the promotion of edible insects, discouraging less adventurous people from enjoying them at the dinner table. What are the risks of eating crickets? Many people wonder if there are risks of eating crickets. This isn’t surprising, particularly as m ..read more

High protein diets have become more prevalent over the years. More and more of us are recognising just how helpful they can be for losing weight, getting stronger, and avoiding muscle loss as we age. As boosting protein intake has become more common, we’ve increasingly turned to alternative sources of this nutrient; most notedly insects. Crickets in particular are widely hailed as the future of protein, with these beneficial bugs packing a serious nutritional punch. Crickets: a complete source of protein These insects are a complete source of protein, containing all the essential amino acids o ..read more