Chia seeds are a great addition to many recipes. They contain the Omega-3 fatty acid, ALA, which is an essential fat. Therefore, it must be consumed in the diet. 1TBSP of chia seeds contain 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids and 3 grams of protein! Additionally, I added ground flax and wheat germ for aContinue reading “Chocolate Banana Chia Muffins (Mmmm!)”
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#MoveReady
Hi Friends!! Today I’m doing a Guest Feature about a new forum called #MoveReady. The two creators of this project wanted to find a way to help active individuals in the Toronto area get connected. This forum is a way for you to connect with other active individuals, create recreational sports teams, find a sports teamContinue reading “#MoveReady”
Roasted Chickpeas – An Easy…and Healthy Snack!
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained Ground sea salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 400F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a bowl, mix the chickpeas with the olive oil to coat them. Pour chickpeas onto a baking sheet lined with tin foil Add ground sea salt evenlyContinue reading “Roasted Chickpeas – An Easy…and Healthy Snack!”
Sprouted Honey-O’s Trail Mix
I absolutely love One Degree Organics products. They truly stand by their motto of using only #REAL ingredients. This trail mix was created using their Sprouted Honey O’s.. (QUIT THE CHEERIOS for the real good stuff!!!) Their products can be found…almost everywhere! Sobeys, Whole Foods, Loblaws, etc. The benefit of using a product such asContinue reading “Sprouted Honey-O’s Trail Mix”
CocoNUTTY Dark Chocolate Bark
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted ~2 cups of dark chocolate wafers, melted Directions: Turn stove top on to low heat. Melt 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a small pan. Once melted, add in shredded coconut, chopped pecans,Continue reading “CocoNUTTY Dark Chocolate Bark”
My Main Chicks: All About Chickpeas
MMMM chickpeas. Whether adding them to a salad, roasting them, or coating them in dark chocolate… they are by far my favourite of the legume family. They also go by the name ‘garbanzo beans’. So… what are they good for? Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fibre. Per 1/2 cup of chickpeas (canned) youContinue reading “My Main Chicks: All About Chickpeas”
Quinoa Flour “Pita Bread”
Ingredients (serves ~2): 1 1/2 cups quinoa flour 1/4 cup egg whites 1 tbsp olive oil 1.5 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 cup water Optional: Add a pinch ground salt and pepper Mix all ingredients in a small bowl (The consistency should resemble that of pancakes). Preheat the oven to 350F. In a skilletContinue reading “Quinoa Flour “Pita Bread””
Coconut Dark Chocolate Granola
I was looking for a quick and easy granola recipe to make while at the cottage this weekend. We didn’t have very many baking ingredients up there… so I did as I could and this recipe turned out to be delicious! 1). Preheat the oven to 350F. 2). In a large bowl mix: 2 cupsContinue reading “Coconut Dark Chocolate Granola”
What’s the scoop on Edamame?
I LOVE edamame. Whether making it from frozen at home or receiving it as an appetizer at dinner. These beans are a part of the soy family and are packed with nutritional content and delicious flavour. Edamame is rich in protein, iron, and fibre. In terms of protein, edamame contains all the essential amino acids similar toContinue reading “What’s the scoop on Edamame?”
Chicken & Chickpea Dish
Ingredients: 2-3 boneless/skinless chicken breast, chopped 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 5 green onions, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp paprika 1.5 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 red pepper, chopped/sliced 1 green pepper, choppedsliced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/3 cup greek yogurt 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 large garlic clove, crushedContinue reading “Chicken & Chickpea Dish”
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