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”

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)”

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”