Posts in Budget Friendly
Walnut Yogurt Tea Loaf

This is a one bowl wonder loaf!  Quickly made and only 35 minutes to bake – perfect when company says they’re dropping by last minute! Delicious to enjoy with a coffee or a cup of tea, a slice of this loaf is delicious, gluten free and a lovely alternative to a muffin. Use other nuts or a combination of nuts if you wish. Served with chia jam is so so good!

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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash is traditionally a Fall vegetable even though it’s available mostly year-round at grocery stores. No matter what time of year it is, I love making this soup as it’s easy to make, nutritious, rich, satisfying and delicious. Don’t shy away from a butternut squash – it is remarkably easy to peel! Acorn squash not so much but that’s a recipe for another time!

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Oat and Seed Loaf (GF) - 2 Variations - Sour Dough Discard

If you are looking for a healthy quick bread recipe to make in under 45 minutes, you’ve found the perfect recipe! This Oat and Seed Loaf is dense, delicious, nutritious and easy to make.

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Easy Veggie Chili (with TVP)

Veggie Chili is a wonderful way to have a cozy, delicious and nutritious meal, especially on a cold winter day. Filled with healthy ingredients, it simmers on the stove top until you are ready to serve. Top with grated cheese and a dollop of yogurt for extra goodness!

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Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale & Sage Orzo

Simple to make, healthy and nutritious, it’s a great way to create a delicious plant-based meal. Squash and kale are readily available and versatile and butternut squash peels easily. So cozy, so delicious!

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NO Fat Leek & Zucchini Soup

This soup is perfect to get your greens in, when leeks and zucchinis are plentiful (and affordable!) in the grocery store! It’s so simple to make and is a very satisfying, lovely, delicious tasting smooth blend that has a delicate earthy flavour.

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Chocolate Hummus

Chocolate Hummus is a perfect addition to a school lunch box as it is nut free, or an office lunch, packed along with some fruits, small pretzels or crackers for dipping, this makes a great treat for kids and adults alike!  It is also delicious and nutritious spread on bread or pancakes or swirled into oatmeal to start your day and fuel your morning! 

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Sheet Pan Za'atar Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Sheet pan dinners – so easy and fabulous for a quick and easy, delicious and nutritious dinner! This recipe features a spice mix that originates from the Middle East - Za’atar - that adds a wonderful hearty, earthy flavour to anything you add it to!  

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Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

A delicious low carb, gluten free, healthy, nutritious, satisfying, lightly-sweet wonderful muffin! It’s delicious for breakfast, to take with you to snack on at the office, to enjoy as an afternoon snack or an after dinner something a little sweet.

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Simple Green Morning Smoothie

When I get busy (I ask myself, why is life SO busy…) what I need are fast to make, nutritious, healthy foods to fuel my energy and nourish my body.  Cue my Simple Green Morning Smoothie!  The simple ingredients in this smoothie are a powerful nutrient-dense combination that supports so many body functions with complex carbs, protein and fibre to provide energy throughout the morning! Enjoy!  

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2-Minute Pancake Bowl

Another quick breakfast recipe – this time an individual gluten free 2-minute pancake bowl! Top with your favourite pancake toppings – a pat of butter (dairy or plant-based) and a splash of maple syrup, or load it up with a tablespoon of a nut butter of choice, yogurt, chia jam, nuts, seeds, a drizzle pf honey or a splash of maple syrup!

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Coconut Thai Jasmine Rice with Cashews and Lime

Thai Jasmine rice is aromatic on its own, and becomes a unique and showstopping dish when combined with coconut, cashews and lime. The options are endless as this Thai rice recipe pairs perfectly with a veggie stir fry, saucy slow cooker dishes, meats of all kinds, tofu, tempeh or soy curls in a smooth teriyaki sauce, even served with eggs for a meal on the table in less than half an hour.

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