Posts Tagged ‘vegan’
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate strawberries with a savoury dish. We so often use them in desserts, it is fun to mix it up! The strawberries complement the peppery arugula and toasted pecans so well and the basil adds a fresh twist. This summer salad is filling…
Read MoreProtein Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Protein Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy dessert for breakfast. Peanut Butter Cups are probably my favourite candy, so I turned them into a smoothie! This filling smoothie has two secret ingredients: spinach to add energizing iron and white beans for fiber and protein. Though they may seem odd to add…
Read MoreAlmond Crispy Rice Easter Eggs
Almond Crispy Rice Easter Eggs are a fun and healthy way to celebrate this spring holiday. They are made with whole food ingredients like crispy brown rice, almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup. They taste great as is, but I like to top them with a little melted chocolate and naturally coloured sprinkles. I…
Read MoreCreamy Celeriac Fennel Soup
Creamy Celeriac Fennel Soup was a glorious accident created by Jenn Parsons and it is in my cookbook Healthy Homemade Soups and Sandwiches. It was one of those nights where you just throw things together and hope for the best. Jenn was trying to make a creamy white soup with healthy white ingredients that she…
Read MoreHummus and Veggie Sandwich
This hummus and veggie sandwich is the perfect on-the-go filling lunch. You can make it in the morning and it will still taste delicious by the time lunch rolls around. It is packed with protein-rich hummus, energizing avocado, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and B-vitamin rich spinach. Enjoy it with a side of hummus (because who…
Read MoreSweet Potato Hash with Chickpeas
Sweet Potato Hash with Chickpeas is a colourful fall breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch. It is the perfect make-ahead breakfast that will make a weekday feel like the weekend. Simply roast the sweet potato hash the night before and quickly reheat in a frying pan in the morning. If you want…
Read MoreVegan Roasted Pumpkin Tacos with Black Beans
Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Tacos are the perfect autumn dinner. Adding pumpkin to tacos gives them a festive fall feel while still honouring this savoury Mexican dish. They are made with spicy roasted pumpkin, garlic refried beans, creamy guacamole, juicy tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
Read MoreHearty Vegan Fall Salad
Embrace the flavours of fall with this hearty vegan fall salad. It has a delicious sweetness from sweet potatoes and cranberries and is super filling thanks to black beans and quinoa. Even if you don’t follow a plant-based diet you will enjoy this fall infused salad.
Read MoreMood-Boosting Blueberry Quinoa Salad
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…
Read MorePaleo Smoothie Bowl
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…
Read MoreMinty Fresh Green Smoothie
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.
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars
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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