Mood-Boosting Blueberry Quinoa Salad

Mood Boosting Blueberry Quinoa Salad by Jesse Lane Lee

Blueberry Quinoa Salad will fill your tummy and boost your mood. The star of this recipe is the blueberries that are on the salad and in the dressing. Blueberries, and berries in general, are jam-packed with phytonutrients that act as both an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. They may help manage the inflammation associated with depression. The…

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Paleo Smoothie Bowl

Paleo Smoothie Bowl by @jesselwellness

Paleo Smoothie Bowl is the perfect way to mix up your morning. I love a smoothie, but sometimes it is fun to mix things up and eat them in a bowl decorated with toppings. I like this recipe because it is super filling and high in protein without having to add protein powder. For a…

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Spiced Pear Smoothie

Spiced Pear Smoothie by Jesse Lane Wellness

Spiced Pear Smoothie is a warming and refreshing way to start your day. The pear and baby kale are lovely in combination with ginger, cardamom and a splash of maple syrup. I like to add collagen to this green smoothie because it adds protein and helps strengthen hair, skin and nails.

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Minty Fresh Green Smoothie

Minty Fresh Green Smoothie by Jesse Lane Lee

Minty Fresh Green Smoothie is the perfect way to start your morning. Not only is it refreshing, but it also contains cucumber and honeydew melon to make it super hydrating for a hot summer day. It has 1/2 an avocado which is a source of healthy fat, but it also makes it super creamy and filling.

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Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Pasta by @jesselwellness #dairyfree

Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a creamy gourmet dish made with nutritional yeast and cashews instead of heavy cream. The creamy pasta is laced with mushrooms, onions and spinach. It is easily made gluten-free if you use brown rice pasta.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars by Jesse Lane Lee #energybar

Who doesn’t want to start their day with chocolate!? These chocolate peanut butter energy bars are filling enough to fuel your morning. They have raw cacao nibs for a crunchy caffeine boost and lots of fibre to slow down the release of the sugar from the dates. Bars are a delicious breakfast with your morning…

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Coconut Curry Corn Soup

Coconut Curry Corn Soup by @jesselwellness #healthysoup

This simple and quick recipe really lets the sweet corn flavour shine. Coconut Curry Corn Soup is perfect for early fall when corn is in season or during the winter when you can enjoy the warming curry spices. If corn isn’t in season, frozen organic corn works really well. When you can’t buy local vegetables,…

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Poached Eggs on Avocado Toast

Poached eggs on avocado toast are the perfect breakfast for anyone trying to boost energy levels this year. Avocado toast is trendy for a reason: it is delicious! Adding eggs makes this breakfast high in protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Added bonus, you can make it in under 10…

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Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Chocolate Almond Smoothie By Jesse Lane Wellness

This Chocolate Almond Smoothie will keep you feeling full and it feels like a treat! Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! It has an ingredient that is a little unusual for a smoothie but I promise it blends in really well and adds a delicious texture. Have I piqued your interest?

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Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa by @jesselwellness #quinoa

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa is a filling breakfast that will keep you full and fuel your morning. Quinoa makes a great alternative to oats in the morning because it has more protein than oats. This recipe serves one, but you can make a quadruple batch and enjoy it all week.

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Baba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl

Baba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl is fresh, filling, and makes the perfect lunch or dinner. It is a protein-packed dish that is topped with one of my favourite dipping sauces, baba ganoush. Baba ganoush is similar to hummus (my first love) but it has an eggplant base and is totally legume-free (hello paleo). It is yummy…

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Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies for labour by @jesselwellness #laboranddelivery

Peanut Butter Brownies are a delicious treat that are actually healthy because they are sweetened entirely with dates. They have that classic peanut butter and chocolate combo that is so satisfying. Peanut Butter Brownies are super easy to make and only have 4 ingredients.

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