Broccoli & Noodles with Squash Teriyaki Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5 A fall-inspired teriyaki sauce made with creamy, sweet acorn squash! Ingredients Squash Teriyaki Sauce: 1 cup mashed, cooked squash or pumpkin (I used ½ of an acorn squash) 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup water ¼ cup tamari or soy…
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Arugula, Feta and Almonds
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Arugula, Feta and Almonds Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 A light and filling salad featuring quinoa, chickpeas, arugula, feta and almonds – tossed in a lemony dressing. Ingredients 1 cup of dry quinoa – cook as per the package instructions 1 veggie…
Zucchini Pizza Boats, Five Ways
Zucchini Pizza Boats, Five Ways Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Zucchini Pizza Boats, five ways is a naturally gluten free, low carbohydrate pizza using zucchini & whole food toppings. Made vegan friendly! Ingredients INGREDIENTS 5 large zucchini BASE // Classic Cashew Cheese (see blog post for recipe) 1 cup organic tomato sauce (your…
Healthy Oven Baked Falafel
Healthy Oven Baked Falafel Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Healthy Oven Baked Falafel – so many options. Try a falafel slider, or topping a Greek salad, or tucking into a pita pocket. Ingredients 2 cans garbanzo beans (16oz. cans) 1 Tablespoons canola oil, divided Olive oil…
Classic Mint Mojito
Classic Mint Mojito Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 0 Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 Classic Mint Mojito made with fresh squeezed limes, mint leaves and rum. Refreshing drink for a hot summer night! Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water 20 sprigs fresh mint 1 lime, cut in small wedges 2 ounces white…
Autumn Harvest Salad
Autumn Harvest Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This Autumn Harvest Salad with roasted delicata squash, Brussels sprouts, caramelized onions and sweet maple vinaigrette has literally stolen my salad lovin’ heart. A true celebration of Fall’s bounty- this would make the most perfect healthy addition to your Thanksgiving menu! Ingredients For the Salad:…
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Maple Glaze
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Maple Glaze Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Maple Glaze Ingredients 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 can of pumpkin puree 1 cup of water Streusel topping (leftover from Apple Crisp recipe) Maple Glaze ¾ cup of powdered sugar 3 tablespoons of maple syrup Instructions…
Happy Smoothie
Happy Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A recipe for what I call the Happy Smoothie. Help fight off the fall blues with this naturally anti-depressant and anxiety fighting blend of super foods! Ingredients 2 handfuls raw cashews – soaked for 6-8 hours and drained ¾ C fresh or frozen mixed berries 1…
Peach Chia Jam
Peach Chia Jam Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 1/2 cup Peach Chia Jam – raw and healthy fruit spread. Preserves all the good ingredients of fruit and chia seeds. No added sugar. Ingredients 2 cups chopped peaches 1 banana, mashed (optional) 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1-2 Tbsp sweetener (agave syrup or honey)…
Easy Minestrone Soup
Easy Minestrone Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Easy Minestrone Soup – quick recipe for hearty Italian vegetable soup Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb (450 g) frozen mixed vegetables 4-5 cups vegetable stock 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes…
Raw Chocolate-Maca Sandwich Cookies
Raw Chocolate-Maca Sandwich Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 10 Sandwich Cookies Decadent AND healthy?! These cookies make it possible! Ingredients For the Cookies: 3/4 C Almond flour 1/4 C Whole flax seed, ground 1/3 C Raw cacao powder 3 Tbsp Raw maca powder 3 Tbsp Coconut flour 3 Tbsp Agave nectar 1…
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Blueberry Crumb Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Blueberry Crumb Cake – light yogurt cake full of fruit and lemon flavor, topped with almond crumb topping. Can be served for dessert or breakfast. Ingredients 2 large eggs ¾ cup (185 ml) sunflower oil 1 cup (270 g) firm yogurt, like Greek yogurt ¼…