No-Bake Carrot Cake Balls
Oh. My. Goodness. These No-Bake Carrot Cake Balls are soooooo delicious!! As usual, they are extremely easy to make (I love anything no–bake) and according to some, they taste like ginger molasses cookies. Yum! If you’re looking for a healthy snack, I highly recommend these. Ingredients: – 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut – 6 medjool dates, […]
Set and Forget Slow Cooker Chili {recipe}
Autumn is upon us after what ended up being a lovely and warm September (at least in Ottawa). I’m a summer gal, but I know many love the coziness of this season, curling up in warm sweaters under a blanket eating comfort food. One thing I do love about this time of year is the […]
Easy Adult Lunches – Salad in a Jar and Mix & Match
Many adults spend between $30-60 each week buying lunches. That ends up being over $1500 on the low end! With some simple prep in advance you can save money and eat healthier. In the video below I show some options for a healthy and delicious lunch that you can mix and match to suits your tastes, […]
Simple Seafood Stir Fry {recipe}
Looking for a quick and easy meal that works for lunch or dinner? Try this simple seafood stir fry. You can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand and no need to pre-thaw anything. It’s perfect for those days you come home and there’s nothing ready to eat and you forgot to take […]
Three Super Simple Salads {Recipes with Grocery List}
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. A salad is a great, EASY way to get your protein and (lots of) veggies in! Here are three salad options for you with a grocery list so you have all the items you need to make them. Each salad below took me less than 10 minutes to […]
Homemade Low Sodium Chicken Bouillon Powder {Recipe}
No one likes bland food. That’s why herbs and spices and things like bouillon cubes exist. But, have you looked at the sodium content in bouillon powders?! Yikes! Just 1/2 a tablet (950 mg of sodium) accounts for 40% of your daily value (and that’s calculated on a 2000 calorie diet). Health Canada recommends a sodium […]
Tomato Balsamic Slow Cooker Chicken {Recipe}
Using the slow cooker is one of the best ways to prepare food because it’s so EASY!! I’m a lazy cook, so I’m always looking for ways to make preparing food as painless as possible…and if I can have leftovers, even better! :) This Tomato Balsamic Slow Cooker Chicken recipe can be prepped in under 10 […]
Baked Berry Protein Oatmeal {recipe}
Hands up if you often struggle with what to eat for breakfast. I know I do. Sure, I’ve got my go-to eggs and toast or a protein smoothie or regular oatmeal, but sometimes I want something different. Enter the Baked Berry Protein Oatmeal. It’s warm, healthy and easy to make with minimal ingredients. Here’s what […]
Quick Breakfast Idea – Mayo-Free Egg Salad {recipe}
Do you love egg salad but aren’t keen on mayonnaise? Ya, me too! Egg salad is a great breakfast alternative to eggs and toast, especially in the summer months when it’s hot out and you want to eat something cold. Using just 3-4 ingredients you can quickly make a cold, power-packed breakfast that’s tasty and […]
Healthy Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies {recipe}
Peanut butter! YUM!! I don’t know why but it’s so tasty! Most people I know can’t get enough of the stuff! It’s definitely hard to limit how much you eat. I have to force myself to stop putting the spoon in for more. Turn peanut butter into a cookie and wham!! even more potent! However, […]
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk {recipe}
Do you drink almond milk? Have you ever thought about making your own? I didn’t even consider making my own until I saw a few posts on Facebook. And for a while I put it off because I thought it was too complicated. Good news: it’s SO EASY! And with just 1 cup almonds I […]
Amazing Homemade Low-Carb Red Pepper Wraps {recipe}
Oh. My. Goodness. Thanks to my friend Maria I am now aware of an amazing website called Protein Pow(d)er!! The site owner Anna Sward makes the most creative and delicious recipes using various types of protein powder. For example, a recent creation are these Cinnamon Sugar Protein Donuts. Can I just say WOW! I haven’t tried […]
10 Grocery Shopping Tips for Clean Eating
Perhaps you’ve decided to eat clean recently or you’ve been following the eat clean principles for a while and now you’re wondering the best way to grocery shop for clean eating. Here are 10 tips for making the most of your trip to the grocery store. 1. Shop with a grocery list and stick to it. […]
Eat Clean Bean Burgers {recipe}
I’m a huge fan of beef and enjoy my eat clean hamburgers, but sometimes it’s good to switch things up. I recently came across a recipe for black bean burgers and thought I’d give it a try! Since I didn’t have black beans in my pantry, I used red kidney beans. Other beans may also […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {recipe}
I love chips!! I’m more of a salty snacker than a sweet snacker (although I really love my sugar-free chocolate dip!) However, chips really pack a lot of calories and it’s so hard to eat just a few. I recently discovered a healthy snack alternative — garlic parmesan roasted chickpeas! (It’s even gluten-free). I made […]
