Easy Homemade Relish {recipe}
It’s canning season! One of the best times of the year :) I love making food from raw ingredients so I know exactly what went into it. This past weekend I made pickles and ended up with left over cucumbers… a lot of them! We had run of out dill, so we couldn’t make any […]
Homemade Healthy Chocolate Delight Ice Cream
When the weather is hot, you want to cool down with a refreshing treat, right? How about a healthy option that’s tasty too! :) Try this Homemade Healthy Chocolate Delight Ice Cream and it’s variations. It only takes a few minutes to make and uses minimal ingredients. Homemade Healthy Chocolate Delight Ice Cream (Original Version) 3 bananas, […]
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 […]
10-Minute Easy Tuna Patties {Recipe}
Do you ever have that moment when you come home from work, you’re super hungry, and there’s nothing ready to eat? Of course you have! We all have experienced that. In those cases, one of my go-to defaults is a tuna salad (meaning a salad with tuna on it, not the typical mayo-heavy kind). However, […]
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 […]
Immunity Boosting, Flu-Fighting, Cold-Busting Smoothie {recipe}
It’s that time of year when everyone around you is getting sick, right? You’re too busy to get sick. That’s why I recommend you try my immunity boosting smoothie that helps ward off the cold and flu. I’m not making any guarantees, but it sure helped me this past week. I felt like I was […]
Decadent (and Healthy) Chocolate Brownies {recipe}
Decadent… AND healthy?! Yup, you read that correctly! These brownies are sure to be a crowd favorite and no one will ever guess the secret ingredient… black beans. Seriously. Don’t knock it until you try it. And, in keeping with all my other recipes, they are super easy to make with minimal ingredients. I’m sharing […]
Quick Meal: Tuna Egg Muffins {recipe}
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy meal? Especially one prepared in advance and already for you in the fridge! These Tuna Egg Muffins are a variation of my Broccoli Egg Muffins. Pop a few for breakfast or snack. They are perfect for bringing with you on the go or at work. Ingredients: • 4 […]
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes {recipe}
It’s Pumpkin Time of year!! Now that it’s Autumn, pumpkin flavored food and drinks are everywhere. This morning I decided to try out creating a pumpkin protein pancake recipe… and it worked! It seems that pumpkin purée is a great substitute for applesauce. (Good to keep in mind for future baking) As with all my […]
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 […]
