If you think tahini is only for hummus, think again! This creamy sesame paste gives these brownies a moist texture and delicious nutty flavour. Not to mention the healthy fats, […]

  These energy bites are quick and easy to throw together, no-bake, and free from added sugars… the perfect sweet & salty snack for a busy day! Makes: 12 bites […]

  Serves: 6   Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup […]

  Serves: 12    Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup avocado oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 egg ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 […]

These egg cups are a delicious protein and vegetable-packed breakfast for your busy mornings!   Ingredients ½ tbsp olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced ½ cup […]

One of my favourite Fall desserts is a warm apple crisp topped with vanilla bean ice cream. So, I decided to go to my recipe drawing board and make some […]

  Serves: 6   Ingredients: 1 whole grain baguette, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup strawberries, sliced 2 tsp dried basil Goat cheese, crumbled Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling   […]

    Serves: 1   Ingredients ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup milk of choice 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 ½ tbsp natural peanut butter ½ – […]

  Serves: 1   Ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup milk of choice 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp maple syrup Toppings: fruit, nuts, seeds […]

These simple overnight oats will not only keep your tummy smiling afterwards but they will also save you time in the morning, and who doesn’t love that?! This recipe offers up fibre (keep […]

 You can whip up this fresh black bean and corn salsa in no time! Enjoy it with whole grain chips, pita, baked chicken or add it to a wrap.    […]

This fresh mango salsa will have you reaching for more (or at least that was my experience!) It adds a splash of fresh flavour to meals and snacks whether you […]

  Back in the day, store-bought granola bars were one of my favourite go-to snacks – they are so convenient, delicious and healthy (right?). Well, that is, until you start to […]

This fresh basil pesto is the best-o!  Serves: 4   Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil 1 cup kale, chopped ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese ¼ […]

  With less than 100 calories per serving, this light chocolate-y treat is the perfect dessert to share with your loved ones! Serves: 4   Ingredients 1 package (300 g) […]

  Serves: 12   Ingredients                                                                                3 ripe bananas ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup natural almond butter ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup coconut […]

With less than ¼ of the calories, sugar and fat of a traditional bark, this Festive Berry Nut Bark is a no brainer! It’s delicious sweet flavour comes from pure honey […]

  Serves: 6   Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 4 garlic cloves, […]

These Halloween monsters are a ton of fun to make – albeit it is messy (you’ve been warned!). I tried my best to use natural ingredients along the way for […]

The ultimate healthy, easy and fun Halloween treat! No baking, and only two dots of added sugar for each apple. Although it is worth noting that the mummy shapes are […]

These mini treats are often made with white chocolate and I wanted to whip it up the grounded way – with some probiotic Greek yogurt full of protein and healthy bacteria! […]

Taking a spin on one of my favorite Italian dishes – traditionally made with generous amounts of butter, heavy cream and parmesan cheese. This recipe is one of the many tributes […]

Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups green lentils 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 can coconut milk 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp […]

Try making these delicious, kid-friendly treats in 3 simple steps! Get your kids involved in making their own dipped bananas. Take a look at how much fun we had making […]

Serves: 6 Ingredients 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, sliced into fries* 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 ½ tsp garlic powder Directions Preheat oven […]

Serves: 6   Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey ¼ cup red onion, minced ½ small red pepper, minced ⅓ cup rolled oats 1 egg 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, […]

Beating the heat is an easy task with these refreshing tropical popsicles! Serves: 10 Ingredients 3 cups watermelon, pureed ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped 1 kiwi, […]

Treat your sweet tooth right with these healthy homemade popsicles made with real fruit, honey and Greek yogurt! Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 cups strawberries 3 cups peaches, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp honey ⅔ cup full fat Greek […]

This week, we just had to try on the latest trend taking over Instagram – the Watermelon Dress! But what to do with that leftover watermelon? Give this refreshing Watermelon […]

Whip up this refreshing, 3-ingredient sorbet for your family and friends this summer. A healthy frozen treat for all! Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 medium bananas 1/2 cup plain […]

Skip the added sugars with this guilt-free mango lime sorbet! Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 2 ½ cups frozen mango ½ cup coconut milk 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice Garnish: unsweetened coconut […]

Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped 1 pint blueberries ½ pint strawberries, chopped 1 medium beet, peeled, grated ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ⅓ cup sunflower seeds […]

The 5th Lemonade Standemonium is RIGHT around the corner! This is a day full of yellow – and sometimes pink (for all the pink lemonade lovers) across Ottawa. Kids from […]

One of my favourite smoothies with a perfect tropical twist! Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 cup frozen pineapple and/or mango ¾ cup baby spinach 1 medium banana ½ cup plain Greek yogurt […]

Refreshing and revitalizing! This smoothie will give you the glow and glory you need on those early mornings.   Serves: 2   Ingredients 2 medium oranges, peeled 2 carrots, washed, peeled, […]

Smoothies are a great way to use up the odds and ends left over in your fridge and is how I came up with this berry beet smoothie! I had a […]

I would not be exagerating if I told you this bread got devoured within the hour it came out of the oven! Dangerously delicious (yes, it’s still a dessert), but […]

Aruga-what? This aromatic peppery-flavored salad green isn’t used enough these days! Popular in Italian cuisine, it’s also known as rocket, roquette, rugula, and ruculo. This salad will get you hooked […]

These are my go-to cheat treats. Serves: 16 Ingredients 1 ½ cups black beans 3 tbsp cocoa powder ½ cup rolled oats ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup avocado oil ⅓ […]

Looking for a boost in the morning? Try making this delicious green smoothie and don’t let the colour scare you away! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and creamy with […]

  Serves: 6   Ingredients 1 tbsp avocado oil ½ large white onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp curry powder ½ tsp cumin ½ […]

Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 […]

The right combination to have happy taste buds and hearty nutrition! This chocolate avocado pudding is the perfect dessert or snack. Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 ripe bananas […]

February is national avocado month and in celebration of that, I have decided to share one of my favorite hearty dips! Serves: 8 Ingredients ½ tbsp avocado oil 2 cups kale, […]

These trees may be miniature but their nutrient content isn’t! Avocado is an excellent source of healthy fat and this fruit (…Yes it’s a fruit!) is an excellent source of […]

Not your typical Christmas tree – this one is trimmed with nutrients from a variety of vegetables. The greens in this tree are packed with vitamin C and fiber and […]

This recipe is a healthy twist on the traditional pancake.  It’s the perfect combination of antioxidant-rich fruits, protein-packed yogurt and fiber rich pumpkin pancakes. Spend a snowy morning putting together […]

Serves: 10 Ingredients 2 cups large flake oats 1 cup pitted dates, chopped ¾ cup shelled pumpkin seeds ¼ cup ground flaxseed 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ […]

Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas 1 tbsp avocado oil ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 – 2 limes, freshly squeezed   Directions Preheat oven […]

Serves: 6 Ingredients ½ cup pecans 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup hemp hearts 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger […]

Apple Monsters Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 16 mini dark chocolate chips 2 green apples ⅓ cup natural peanut butter ½ cup slivered almonds 2-3 strawberries, sliced Directions […]

Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 medium bananas 1 cup Greek vanilla yogurt 8 dried cranberries 16 mini dark chocolate chips 8 Popsicle sticks Directions Slice both bananas lengthwise and then in […]

Serves: 6 Ingredients 6 clementines 1 stalk celery Directions Peel the clementines. Slice the celery stalk in half lengthwise. Cut small pieces out of the thin stalks to make the […]

Serves: 15 Ingredients 2 ½ cups large flake oats ⅓ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup raw pecans, chopped ¼ cup […]

Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 lemon, juiced 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder ½ cup cucumber, diced ¼ cup fresh dill ¼ tsp […]

Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp black pepper Meatball Ingredients 1 lb extra-lean ground chicken 1 egg ¼ cup milk 1-2 cloves […]

Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed Serves: 8 13 strawberries, 8 whole and 5 sliced 4 basil leaves 2 tbsp honey 6 cups sparkling water ice Directions […]

Ingredients 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions Whisk […]

  Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ medium red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 package […]

Not only is this drink refreshing, but it also incorporates the perfect colours for the Holiday Season!   Serves: 7 Ingredients 6 cups carbonated water 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 […]

Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 very ripe medium banana, peeled 1 ½ cups whole rolled oats ½ cup egg whites ¼ cup milk of choice […]

Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 cup frozen mixed berries ¾ cup baby spinach 1 small banana ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 1 cup liquid of choice Directions Place ingredients […]

This colourful festive salad is a nutrition powerhouse! Packed with antioxidants, fibre, vitamin C, healthy fats and more! Serves: 6 Ingredients 4 medium beets, baked and diced 1 pomegranate, deseeded ½ […]

It can be very difficult to find a store-bought granola that doesn’t have any added refined sugars or additives – so why not make your own? Enjoy this delicious granola […]

Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup water ¼ cup tahini 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp black pepper […]

Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked 2 cups chickpeas ½ cup cucumber, diced ½ cup red bell pepper, diced ½ cup carrots, grated 1 royal gala apple, chopped ¼ […]