Recipes — The Renata Collective

Secret Ingredient Absolutely Fabulous Smoothie

A smoothie in October? Sure! A smoothie is for any time of year! I came up with this simple, nourishing healthy and delicious recipe when I started seeing a trend of *this* healthy secret ingredient included in smoothie recipes and I thought How Brilliant! I believe it replaces the banana that is the healthy thickening constant in SO many smoothie recipes! What is this secret ingredient? Frozen Cauliflower! Yup! Give this healthy smoothie recipe a try and tell me how absolutely fabulous it is!

Mixed Berries Tea Cake

This wonderful gluten free and dairy free (use a chia egg in place of the egg in the recipe) tea cake is amazing both served warm from the oven or at room temperature, on it’s own or drizzled with Tahini Maple Syrup Caramel and a bit of coconut cream - this is a heavenly sweet. And it makes up and bakes up quickly which is a bonus in my books! The beauty of this cake is that the crust can be used for any berry or fruit combination – strawberries, blackberries, apple, pear. Each is so different, healthy and delicious!

Refreshing Watermelon Strawberry Cooler

A delicious refreshing slushy drink that is wonderful on its own or, if you are so inclined, add a shot of gin or a splash of coconut rum to turn it into a cocktail. I like mine without, so it’s a mocktail! I keep a pitcher in the fridge and it’s such a welcome drink – tastes like a decadent treat when it’s really low calorie and the ingredients pack such powerful nutritional goodness so healthy for us! Make up a pitcher and enjoy!

Birchermuesli

Being Swiss it doesn’t get more traditional for the first meal of the day than super healthy and delicious Birchermuesli The way I make Birchermuesli is traditional – other than I make mine dairy free with using almond milk instead of milk and cream as in the original recipes. Oats make this breakfast naturally gluten free and my version is dairy free as I use almond milk to soak the oats in. It is a great way to start the day, filled with healthy raw ingredients to keep you satisfied and fueled with energy until lunchtime. En Guete!

Breakfast, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Snacks, Dairy FreeRenata RichardsonAugust 1, 2021Birchermuesli, Raw, Healthy, breakfast, OatsComment

Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies (GF / DF)

These cookies take minutes to put together, 15 minutes to bake and you have chewy, fabulous cookies. Make them with either almond butter or peanut butter – both are equally yum! These area great snack and wonderful with a cup of tea or hot chocolate.

Breakfast Banana Loaf

I was inspired by some very ripe bananas on my counter to create a new gluten-free, dairy-free banana loaf that would be a great quick nutritious breakfast or a delish snack. Voilà, I present the Breakfast Banana Loaf!

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Dessert, Snacks, VegetarianRenata RichardsonMarch 22, 2021Breakfast Banana Loaf, bananaComment

Gluten Free German Oven-Baked Pancake

Here is the gluten-free version of the German Pancake recipe - you are in for a lovely breakfast treat that is quick to prepare and bake! 5 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes baking in the oven and you have a golden, puffed to perfection, delicious breakfast!

Breakfast, Gluten Free, VegetarianRenata RichardsonMarch 1, 2021Gluten Free German Oven-Baked PancakeComment

Blueberry or Raspberry Chia Jam

Ever since I made my first jar of chia jam, I have not bought store-bought jam. It’s so easy to make chia jam with fresh or frozen fruit, takes 10 minutes tops and tastes so fresh, wonderful and delicious!

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonFebruary 15, 2021Blueberry or Raspberry Chia Jam, blueberry, raspberry, chia jamComment

Apple Banana Cinnamon Ginger Love Muffins

These are gluten-free, dairy-free, delicately naturally sweetened with maple syrup and the fruit and are so delicious that you will love them – hence their name!

Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

These slightly sweet, tasty biscuits make up and bake up in a matter of minutes and go perfectly, warm from the oven, with a chili or stew, or for a light lunch, spread with hummus and pair with a mixed green salad or Greek salad.

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Light Supper, Lunch, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian, VeganRenata RichardsonJanuary 19, 2021Cornmeal Drop Biscuits, cornmeal, biscuitsComment

German Oven-Baked Pancake

ou are in for a lovely breakfast treat that is quick to prepare and bake! 5 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes baking in the oven and you have a golden, puffed to perfection, delicious breakfast! This is a favourite in our home!

Coconut Milk Kefir

Kefir is an age-old nourishing fermented beverage traditionally made with cow or goat milk. It has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, probiotic properties and has loads of beneficial bacteria that are known to boost the immune system, heal the gut and reduce digestive issues.

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Fermented FoodsRenata RichardsonJanuary 12, 2021Coconut Milk Kefir, coconut, kefir, probioticComment

Cinnamon Maple Baked Oatmeal

A few minutes to put this easy and delicious baked oatmeal recipe together is all you need! It then pops into the oven to bake for 40 minutes and you have a satisfying, wonderful, belly-warming breakfast on the table!

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJanuary 8, 2021Cinnamon Maple Baked Oatmeal, oatmeal, oatsComment

Sourdough Starter Waffles

Did you try sourdough breadmaking during 2020? Are you nurturing sourdough starter in your kitchen, and, like me, like to find ways to use the discard? Then give these waffles a try!

Breakfast, Vegetarian, Nut FreeRenata RichardsonJanuary 4, 2021Sourdough Starter Waffles, Sourdough, WafflesComment

Tamarack Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

So easy to prepare and they bake in 17 minutes. They are best same day fresh and are quickly brought to that same freshness when placed in a 350-degree oven for 5-7 minutes or microwaved for 10 seconds when a couple of days old.

I’m sure these will become your family fav’s as well. xo