Happy Hump Day! Are you looking for a mid-week boost and something to cool you down in this hot weather? This smoothie bowl is the perfect idea to refresh, cool-down and a great way to nourish your body. Adding protein powder is optional.. however I strongly recommend adding protein to amp up the satiety ofContinue reading “Very Berry Smoothie Bowl!”
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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.”
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”
Weekend Waffles!! (Nature’s Path Wildberry GF)
HAPPY SUNDAY! Due to the SNOW that has now returned to cover the ground….I needed some waffles this morning to cheer me up. I bought Nature’s Path Organic Buckwheat Wildberry Waffles for the first time…and fell in LOVE. They have many different flavours, homestyle, chia, ancient grains, etc. I love this product. No need toContinue reading “Weekend Waffles!! (Nature’s Path Wildberry GF)”
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Popcorn! #YUM
I combine two of my FAVOURITE foods! Popcorn + Dark Chocolate. Try it out: In a popcorn machine or in a pot on the stove, made your own popcorn in 1 -2tbsp coconut oil (depending on how much you want to make). Spread the popcorn on parchment paper on the kitchen counter. Melt dark chocolate (atContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Popcorn! #YUM”
Coconut Almond Protein Bars
Ingredients (makes 8 small bars): 1/4 cup protein powder (I used Garden of Life’s raw vegan natural protein powder) 1/2 cup dates, mashed (in small container at 1 tbsp water microwave of 40 seconds to soften then mash). 1 cup oat flour 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1/4Continue reading “Coconut Almond Protein Bars”
9-Bean Veggie Soup
Beans are a great way to increase fibre and satiety in vegetable based meals. This soup is packed with flavour from the various veggie ingredients and spices… ohhhhhhh I LOVE soup. Such a great way to warm up in the cold weather that is coming our way. It is also great to make a largeContinue reading “9-Bean Veggie Soup”
Greek Quinoa Salad
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) 1.5 cup COOKED red/white quinoa 1 large cucumber, peeled, chopped/diced 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/3 cup black olives 1 small red onion, chopped/diced finely 1/3 cup crumbed feta (add more if you are a feta lover!) Pinch ground pepper 1 tsp lemon juice Add FarmBoys Greek dressing to taste. Directions: 1.Continue reading “Greek Quinoa Salad”
Quick & Easy Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Serves 2: Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1/4 tsp garlic salt Pinch ground sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375F 2. Poke fork holes in the potato. Microwave the sweet potato to soften it for 4 minutes onContinue reading “Quick & Easy Spiced Sweet Potato Fries”
Banana Nut Granola
Ingredients: 1 banana, mashed 1.5 cup large flake oats 1/2 cup mixed nuts of choice 1.5 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp raw sugar 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1/4 tsp cinnamon Add raisins and banana chips as desired. I got my banana chips from Sunripe in London. Directions:Continue reading “Banana Nut Granola”
BBLISS Yoga 