Posts in Snacks
Rustic Apple Cake

I’ve been nostalgic lately for recipes that are from my Mom and Zias.  This is one that never had a formal recipe, it was always made by feel and with lots of love. I have recreated it, with my own spin on it to include more protein (sour dough starter or yogurt, added ground almonds and oat flour), and I it tastes just like I remember it! It makes me smile to think of the memories that this cake evokes!   

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Warm Beet Salad

Beets. You either love them or you don’t. I didn’t think I liked beets, and would make faces at others who ate them, until I made pickled beets with my mother-in-law. I was a convert!  I love them prepared so easily in this simple salad! In fact, I have converted a few former beet haters with this salad!

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Carrot Cake Bliss Bites

I love having healthy treats on hand for that mid-afternoon or after dinner sweet tooth or when someone drops by unexpectedly. Great with a cup of tea or coffee, these Carrot Cake Bliss Bites are perfect as they are quick and east to make, very satisfying, healthy, and pretty too!

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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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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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Mocha Choco Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a protein-rich, easy, versatile, delicious and nutritious way to fuel your morning with great energy. Simple as they are quickly put together the night before, versatile and delicious as you can make so many different variations to change up the flavours.

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No-Bake Fudge Brownies

A sweet treat is a lovely indulgence, especially when it is a healthy, nutritious No-Bake Fudge Brownie with a ganache topping! These delicious squares are easy to make, delightful to serve and delicious to eat!

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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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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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Overnight Breakfast Quinoa Bowl

Here is a little something deliciously different for your breakfast! We all know overnight oats. This recipe is overnight quinoa that makes a wonderful, wholesome, nutritious breakfast bowl.

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Smashed Chickpea Spread

This delicious Smashed Chickpea Spread is a delicious way to get plant-based protein and fiber into your diet! Made in just a few minutes, it is perfect served with crackers, stuffed into a pita, enveloped in a wrap or my favourite, spread on a piece of toasted multigrain bread topped with avocado and tomato slices.

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No-Bake Date & Nut Bars

These bars are a delicious and nutritious treat. Made in only a few minutes, with minimal ingredients, they are great to have in the fridge for when you need a little something sweet. Cut into squares, triangles, bars with a sharp knife or into hearts for a Valentine’s themed indulgence.

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