Happy Friday followers! I created this recipe because I recently tried the “Energii Bites” at Freshii and fell in love. I had to re-create them! I think based on my taste investigation as to what they use to create their bites… I came up with a recipe that tastes almost identical. I added in someContinue reading “PB Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites”
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Heart Healthy Quinoa Greek Salad
June is Stroke Awareness Month. As the Nutritionist for Sobeys, we are partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to offer you Wellness classes every Monday night of June. Last night our first class topic covered the basic of eating healthy, cholesterol, and nutrition tips that may help reduce your risk of stroke. The recipeContinue reading “Heart Healthy Quinoa Greek Salad”
Layered Nacho Dip (With a healthier twist!)
Don’t we all get the cravings for all the summer snack foods when this beautiful weather comes around? … Dreams of s’mores, homemade pizza pockets on the campfire, chips and dip? I think most of us can relate. Today I thought I would re-create the fabulous nacho dip my family used to make when we wereContinue reading “Layered Nacho Dip (With a healthier twist!)”
THE BEST Southwest Dressing (Wholesome Ingredients, Vegan, & Delicious!)
I tried out Vegenaise for the first time back in December…. and fell in love! It is an egg-free mayonnaise. You can opt to use regular mayo or ..I would recommend trying out Vegenaise for this recipe. You won’t regret it. I think it tastes better than the traditional egg mayo. No need to be veganContinue reading “THE BEST Southwest Dressing (Wholesome Ingredients, Vegan, & Delicious!)”
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
*This recipe is a low carbohydrate alternative to regular pizza dough. It can also be made gluten-free.* TIP: If you do not want to end up eating your pizza with a fork and knife, I recommend going light on the cheese or cooking both sides of the crust before doing your toppings. How? Cook the crustContinue reading “Cauliflower Pizza Crust”
Baked Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with a Vegan Southwest Style Dip
For this recipe I used the Japanese Sweet Potato (reddish skin with yellow inside). The Japanese sweet potato has slightly lower carbohydrate content than the yam (orange inside). Therefore, this makes the Japanese sweet potato a bit more diabetic friendly than its competitor…it also has a slow carbohydrate release time. Sweet potatoes are packed withContinue reading “Baked Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with a Vegan Southwest Style Dip”
Apple “donuts”! A fun snack that lets your kids to get creative in the kitchen.
I was playing around in our kitchen today at Sobeys. We have some upcoming children’s classes and I wanted to test out recipes to make sure they were kid friendly. This recipe is DEFINITELY a keeper. It is so easy and can be tailored to many picky-eaters. The kids can get creative in the kitchen andContinue reading “Apple “donuts”! A fun snack that lets your kids to get creative in the kitchen.”
Why you might want to add Turmeric to your diet…
Turmeric, as most of us know, is a spice most commonly found in Asian and Indian dishes. However, it is much more than just a spice! It has many health benefits. Turmeric contains an active ingredient, known as Curcumin. Curcumin is what gives this spice its bright yellow color and boosts the health benefits. WhyContinue reading “Why you might want to add Turmeric to your diet…”
The Ultimate Trail Mix Cookie! A family favourite.
The appearance of these guys doesn’t do the flavour justice. MMMmmm these cookies turned out SO good and they are packed with nutrient dense ingredients (…ALOT of ingredients). What you will need (~18-20 cookies): Dry ingredients: 1 cup oat flour 1/2 cup gluten free flour (I have used corn flour, almond flour, and quinoa flour,Continue reading “The Ultimate Trail Mix Cookie! A family favourite.”
Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients (serves ~6): 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp. brown rice syrup 1-2 bartlett pears 1 cup. fresh cranberries 1/3 cup pecans 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 1 white onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup goat’s cheese 4 cups spinach 2 tbsp dried cranberries Nonna Pia’s Classic Balsamic Reduction to taste–Continue reading “Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese Salad”
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