Recipes — The Renata Collective

This recipe for fast and appetizing baking powder bagels uses either wheat or gluten free flour and has 5 simple ingredients – 6 if you add sesame seeds sprinkled on top before baking. My recipe uses dairy-based Greek yogurt which is higher in protein than regular yogurt, is a good source of calcium, vitamin B2 and B12, selenium as well as vitamin A, zinc and potassium. Plain Greek yogurt is low in carbs and has little sugar. The flavoured varieties have more sugar so eat those in moderation. These heavenly rings are delicious hot from the oven or next day plain or toasted. So. Very. Good.

Tacos with TVP

Hello Taco Tuesday! Or whatever day of the week you have tacos! Tacos are an easy and fun meal to make and easily customizable for every taste and topping combination preference. I put all the various toppings out and my family each build their own taco delights!

Now, what is TVP you must be asking! IYKYK. If not, read the recipe to learn about this healthy and delicious Taco filling!

Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding

This Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding is a vegan delight! Even if you aren’t vegan, it is a delicious dessert to make for family and friends or to treat yourself! A few simple ingredients and you have a healthy, nutritious, fabulous dessert to surprise and delight with! Serve it on its own or with some whipped coconut cream, dairy whipped cream, berries, chocolate shavings, a cookie ir fancy wafer, a chocolate heart or a decadent Lindor chocolate truffle… Yum!

Five Minute Green Onion Flatbreads

These are so easy to make and so so good! This is an old recipe from when I wanted to recreate the scallion pancakes served at many Chinese restaurants. I just love those and didn’t want to have to wait until another visit to a restaurant to enjoy these delicious flatbreads/pancakes.

Salad Greens with Tarragon Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

The vinaigrette dressing really is the star of this salad with the tarragon adding a wonderful subtle flavour. The dressing can be made ahead and kept in your fridge for a couple of weeks. I drizzle it over burgers, sandwiches, oven roasted veggies – it’s such a versatile vinaigrette to have on hand! For the salad, I add all kinds of yummy ingredients to make it a meal. Use your imagination and your tastes to craft your perfect healthy salad!

Breakfast Oatmeal Mix

A healthy dry mix for breakfast, to have in a jar in your pantry, then simply add milk of your choice and cook on the stove top or in the microwave for a couple of minutes. The result: a steaming, delicious, nutritious bowl of rich oatmeal goodness in just a few minutes.

Dijon Pork Tenderloin Medallions

This is such an easy yet elegant and absolutely delicious dish. This is a family favourite and is company-worthy. The seared pork medallions and the sauce combo is so very good. You can make this with sliced chicken breast as well. It is versatile as you can add mushrooms, or frozen peas, chopped spinach, small pieces of broccoli… endless options. This will become a favourite in your home too and you can thank me later!

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Start your day, or treat yourself on a cool crisp afternoon, by making this healthy and delicious Pumpkin Spiced Latte. It’s easy to make and rivals those fancy, expensive, high-calorie coffee shop versions. My version has fewer calories, no sugar-spiking syrups and only a bint of coffee (or you can leave it out altogether). It is a creamy, warming and fabulous Fall beverage.

Wholesome Breakfast Bars

With the start of the school year and for many a new work routine (back to the office), quick and easy breakfasts are a must. These Wholesome Breakfast Bars are just the thing to grab and go in the morning to fill you up with a nutritious start to your day and with ingredients to boost your brain power, help keep you energized and full until lunch time.

Fresh Asian Inspired Cucumber Salad

A different take on a cucumber salad! It’s fresh and delicious and so easy to make! Perfect as a quick healthy side for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day or any time of year!

Super Easy Baked Chicken

I’m all about easy recipes in the summer time. Here is another super easy recipe, similar to my ‘alternative wing’ recipe and adds great flavour to baked chicken. It’s quick to make and have for dinner hot or to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge for a cold lunch or to cut up to add onto a crisp salad. It’s a great picnic take-along! If you want to keep your kitchen cool, pop these on the BBQ to cook!

Summer Salsa Salad

This fun, sassy salsa salad, that doubles as an appetizer when served with tortilla chips, is a tasty summer treat. It’s cool, crisp, filled with wonderful fresh healthy veggies for a nutrition-packed dish that’s delicious and tangy. The roasted corn adds a fabulous depth of flavour! You’ll be making and enjoying this south of the border salad all summer long!

Microwave Poached Egg

A poached egg is a quick and nutritious breakfast and it can be part of a fancy presentation dish or simply on its own. Whichever way you serve it, the poached egg takes center stage.

Strawberry Bliss Bites

When the weather is hot, I love a quick to make, no-bake, one-bowl-no-food=processor-needed treat recipe. These nutrition-packed strawberry bliss bites are stored in the fridge and make a cool treat when you need a bite of something healthy and a little sweet for that bit of energy you want.

Baked Ravioli Lasagna

Another back pocket recipe for a simple Baked Ravioli Lasagna – fresh ravioli (store-bought cheese and spinach is what I use), a simmered tomato sauce with ground meat of your choice or crumbled tempeh (which I use often for this dish to make it vegetarian), versatile as you can add additional veggies to it to up the nutrition, layer with some cheese and bake for 45 minutes – and you have a delicious, hearty, crowd pleasing, budget-friendly fabulous dinner!