I’ve been spending a bit too much of my time this summer at Yogen Fruz, Chil, Kiwi Kraze…..and every frozen yogurt place I can find. So I thought I should learn to make my own. In a Blender combine: 2 ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla 4 minced mint leaves 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbspContinue reading “Chocolate Mint Froyo”
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Crunchy PB & C Bites
Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut sugar Dark chocolate (>70% cocoa mass) Directions: 1. Blend together almond meal, peanut butter, honey and coconut sugar. 2. Put this crumb base into small cups. Bake at 350F for ~16 minutes (when browning). 3. While these are cooling,Continue reading “Crunchy PB & C Bites”
Quinoa Rainbow Salad
What you will need (Serves 4): 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup yellow pepper, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup tomato, chopped 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp lemon juice 2Continue reading “Quinoa Rainbow Salad”
Dark Chocolate Quinoa Clusters
What you will need: 1 cup dark chocolate (70%), melted 2.5 cups puffed quinoa cereal 1/2 cup dried cranberries Directions: 1. Melt the dark chocolate and mix into bowl with puffed quinoa and cranberries 2. Ensure that all the quinoa and cranberries are coated- otherwise add more melted chocolate (Think like Rice Krispie Squares) 3.Continue reading “Dark Chocolate Quinoa Clusters”
Quinoa & Barley Cran Salad
This cold quinoa and barley salad is fresh and filling to add to your summer meals. Fun fact: Quinoa is a complete vegetarian source of protein…meaning that it will provide you with all the essential amino acids you need to consume in your diet. Quinoa is higher in protein and iron than most grains. ItContinue reading “Quinoa & Barley Cran Salad”
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)
What you will need (makes 12 cookies): 1 cup dates – pitted, soaked, chopped 1 1/2 cup oats (I used Hilray gluten-free large flake oats) 1/3 cup egg whites 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp shredded coconut 1/4 cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven toContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)”
Maple Blueberry Bliss Overnight Oats
Overnight oatmeal is a great on the go breakfast to make during your work week. It is packed with protein from the greek yogurt and chia seeds to sustain you until lunch time. What you will need: A small mason jar 1/3 cup rolled oats (I used Hilray Gluten Free Oats!) 1/3 cup skim milk 1/3Continue reading “Maple Blueberry Bliss Overnight Oats”
Lettuce Wrap “Tacos”
I think we can agree that most of us enjoy a little mexican inspired fiesta once in awhile! Tonight I was craving something along the lines of tacos and came up with this healthier version! What you will need: 450g lean ground chicken 1 head of lettuce — make sure it has large enoughContinue reading “Lettuce Wrap “Tacos””
Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
So many veggie dips on the shelves are packed with added sugars, preservatives and other unidentifiable ingredients. I have come up with my own veggie dip so that you know exactly what you’re putting into your body and not losing the benefits of eating veggies! Greek yogurt is high in protein and will satisfy yourContinue reading “Greek Yogurt Dill Dip”
Find out about Flax!
Flax contains many healthy benefits including it’s protein, fibre (soluble and insoluble fibres) and omega-3 fatty acid content (usually found in fish sources). Therefore, it is a great idea to incorporate flax into your diet. There are three different forms of flax for consumption: seeds, ground flax, or flaxseed oil. Flax seeds can be addedContinue reading “Find out about Flax!”
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