Brunsli are another popular traditional Swiss Christmas Cookie that I have known, loved and made my whole life. This recipe was my Grandmother’s so it is cherished! They are gluten and dairy free (it has egg whites) - made with ground almonds, or almond flour, sugar, a little icing sugar, cocoa and egg whites. These are SO good!
Read MoreA Nanaimo Bar consists of three layers – a crumb base made with butter, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, graham crumbs, finely chopped nuts, coconut and an egg. The middle layer is a thick, sweet custard and the top layer is a chocolate layer. These are a decadent sweet treat and we love them – as does everyone we know and all of Canada as well, as they have been voted Canada’s favourite confection for many years. I make Nanaimo Bars every Christmas (and a pan or two throughout the year as well!) and need to make a few pans as the holidays go by as they go quickly!
Read MoreRoasted Sweet Potato Garlic Hummus – YUM! It’s an easy and nutritious recipe to make and makes a generous amount to have in your fridge as an appetizer, to have as a protein packed snack, to spread on a sandwich, dollop on pasta or roasted veggies – so many ways to enjoy it!
Read MoreThese Oat Cups are healthy and delicious, with protein, healthy fat and carbs – a perfect combo to fuel efficiently for busy mamas, grown-ups and kiddies alike! Great to have on hand for a quick and nutritious breakfast, snack or dessert that feels like a wonderful indulgence but is actually healthy for you. Fill with your choice of filling – dark chocolate melted with PB, cashew cream and diced fruit, yogurt and berries, yogurt and granola, PB and Chia Jam... the combinations are endless and delicious!
Read MoreHere is an easy baked meatball recipe – healthier since they are baked and not pan fried in oil. Use lean meat, ground chicken or turkey to further reduce the fat content. I make up a batch of these to have for dinner one night and keep the rest in the fridge for leftovers or to grab a meatball as a snack when the afternoon hungries hit and when energy is running low. Toss them in some Renata Collective Bang Bang Sauce or Harissa Sauce - SO GOOD! These meatballs are great to add to a broth for soup, to simmer in a tomato or a mushroom sauce for dinner served over pasta or rice, or put into a bun for a meatball sub! Yum!
Read MoreThis delicious and nutritious perfect Pumpkin Loaf fits in perfectly with all the ‘cozy’ we crave this time of year and through the winter months – in the clothes we wear, the blankets we use to throw over ourselves, the food we eat and the warm beverages we drink. This loaf is soft and flavourful, has a crunch to it with the walnuts or pecans that are chopped up in the loaf and with the pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top. Add a hot cup or tea or a latte and you have cozy wrapped up tight!
Read MoreThis granola recipe is super easy to make and delicious to eat. It’s healthy and versatile as you can serve it plain with milk, add some berries or sliced banana, make a parfait with layering yogurt, the granola and some berries, you can sprinkle it on your peanut butter or almond butter toast, or eat a spoonful plain for an energy pick-me up. This granola is FULL of goodness and fabulous nutrition!
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreI enjoy salads year-round and especially ones that double as a whole meal – for lunch or a light dinner. This recipe fits the bill. If you have some leftover rice, as in this recipe, or quinoa, include them in your salad to make it hearty and delicious. I love that this salad has the balance of protein, carbs and fat, and is so fresh and full of wonderful nutrients to nourish your body and to satisfy your hunger and your taste buds!
Read MoreI have discovered Whipped Feta this summer, and what a lovely treat it is. Easy to whip up (pun intended!), so delicious and with so many uses, we have had this recipe on repeat! Simple ingredients, a few minutes and you have a wonderful appetizer and a topping for just about anything – sandwiches, salads, pasta, veggies… Topped with the kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, this whipped feta is next level in deliciousness.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreThese donuts are healthy, gluten and dairy free, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and banana and made two ways – one peanut butter and chocolate and the other tahini vanilla.
Read MoreLemon Honey Dijon Dressing recipe - a wonderful summer salad dressings – or for any time of year really. It’s very flavourful and all you really need are some spring greens, one or two salad veggies cup up and I LOVE this with fresh blueberries. I have a jar of this in the fridge ready to go so a salad can be a side dish for dinner or a quick lunch in a flash!
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreMy vegan, no-ice-cream-machine-required, no churn, no banana, N’ice Cream recipe! It’s super easy to make, only 5 ingredients, and is such a delicious treat for dessert! Plan this a day or two ahead to allow for the freezing time. Yum!!
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