I love this recipe. It makes a super thick, creamy, probiotic-rich vegan yogurt using just 2 simple ingredients. Homemade yogurt is free from unwanted additives and is much cheaper than store-bought, too!
Read MoreYup, that's right — a green pea smoothie!!
As a kid, I loved to pick the pods from the garden and eat the little sun-warmed gems straight-up!
And green peas pack a nutritional punch, too! They are rich in vitamins & minerals including vitamins K & C as well as disease-fighting antioxidants like coumestrol, which is believed to reduce the risk of stomach cancer. Furthermore, one cup of peas contains approximately 8 grams of fibre and 8 grams of protein.
Read MoreWho doesn't love a spicy, crunchy snack? Good news is, these roasted chickpeas are cheap & easy to make, and super versatile, too! Munch them on their own, or add them to salad, soup, sandwiches, tacos, trail mix, or even yogurt bowls.
Read MoreThis chocolatey nut-free porridge has been a huge hit with my PB cup-loving chicklets and recipe testers alike. It tastes rich and decadent but happens to be absolutely packed with all the goods — vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, adaptogens, fibre, healthy fats, and protein!
Read MoreTrue story... When I was preggers with baby #2, I had the strangest food aversions and cravings. I could NOT stomach sparkling water (shocking for a girl who drinks it daily). And yet I would take any break I had between patients to wolf tomato, lettuce & egg salad sandwiches. And I didn’t think I even LIKED egg salad.
Fast forward more than a decade and I am still not a fan of egg salad. Except for THIS egg salad! The mayonnaise-laden mixtures of my youth have been replaced with a not-so-pretty but much healthier, more satisfying and tastier version using smashed avocado.
Read MoreThis watermelon and tahini combo may sound kinda strange, but it is incredible. Honestly, don't knock it till you've tried it! Here I added probiotic yogurt for a slightly tangy, pretty pink gut-healthy smoothie my whole family enjoys. Oh — and it also happens to be absolutely packed with veggies, antioxidants, fibre, protein, healthy fats, and adaptogens, too!
These rich, decadent nut-free fudge cups have been a HUGE hit with all my taste testers. Better still, they’re crazy simple to make and packed with antioxidants, minerals, healthy fats & protein. Trust me here and give the recipe a go — your future self will thank me!
Read MoreNot only is this loaded matcha latte nutritious & delicious, but it’s super quick & easy to make.
Read MoreThese tasty grain-free banana, coconut & pecan muffins are boosted with healthy fats, fibre, protein & adaptogens for an extra satisfying start to the day!
Read MoreOh John Lennon, I wish! But I am certainly grateful every time strawberry season arrives!
Strawberries are a blessing for the body and mind as well as the taste buds. They are loaded with fiber and vitamins & minerals including vit C & K, folate, manganese, and potassium. Strawberries are also rich in amazing phytonutrients like anthocyanins that are believed to help burn fat, boost memory, build bone health, reduce inflammation, and stave-off cancer and cardiovascular disease!
Read MoreBircher muesli was first developed circa 1900 by a Swiss doctor and nutritionist, Maximilian Bircher-Brenner. It is still a popular breakfast in Switzerland, where I first encountered it. His original recipe used lots of fruit and a small amount of rolled oats. Here I have made a grain-free version that is paleo and keto-friendly, not to mention delicious!
Read MoreThis is a delicious, grain-free, paleo & keto version of muesli.
Muesli differs from granola in that it is a mixture of raw cereals (most often oats), dried fruit, seeds and nuts, whereas granola is baked. Muesli is typically soaked with dairy or nondairy milk, yogurt, or fruit juice before eating to make it easier to chew and digest. It's super easy to throw a big batch together as part of meal prep and then have on-hand for a couple weeks.
Read MoreAs many of you know, I’ll cook anything I can in my cast-iron skillet and pancakes are no exception! When I make regular pancakes, I inevitably end up doing multiple batches and spending my time flipping while the rest of the family eats.
This is such an easy and delicious alternative that allows us all to sit down together to one giant and delicious pancake! We’ve even been known to eat it right out of the pan!
Read MoreYes, it’s another banana bread recipe. But honestly, can you ever have too many banana bread options?!? And this one is an absolute winner. Not only does it taste AMAZING, but it also happens to be packed with fibre, healthy fats & protein.
Read MoreThis mango & kombucha blend has been a huge hit with my recipe testers and my chicklets! In addition to delivering gut-healthy probiotics, it’s packed with veggies, fibre, healthy fats, and protein.
Read MoreCookies for breakfast? Don't mind if I do! These banana, cassava & coconut cookies have that wonderful slightly crispy outside, soft and chewy inside. Better still, they are super easy to make; free of nuts, dairy, grains & refined sugar; and packed with fiber, healthy fats, protein, and adaptogens, too!
Read MoreThese fudgy banana nut donuts are super easy to make, free of grains and refined sugar, and packed with fibre, healthy fats, protein, and even adaptogens. Doesn’t get much better than that!
Read MoreThese grain-free, dairy-free sweet potato waffles are packed with veggies, fibre and protein and work well served sweet or savory. They ain’t picture perfect, but they sure taste amazing. Give them a try and LMK what you think!
Read MoreCraving pancakes but needing some portable mealprep snack/brekkie items for the busy week ahead? PANCAKE MUFFINS are the perfect solution! These grain-free treats are packed with healthy fats and protein for a great start to the day.
Read MoreThere are few breakfasts as simple and satisfying as overnight protein oats. You simply mix the ingredients together in a matter of minutes the night before, and they soak while you sleep. In the morning, they're ready whenever you are!
This creamy strawberry & coconut version is one of my favourites. It tastes great and is absolutely packed with all the goods — vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, protein, and pre & probiotics, too! What a great way to start the day!
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