Today I had the pleasure of leading a group of middle school kids through an awesome Green Smoothie workshop at The Exchange in Caledon. I chose three of my favourite kid-friendly smoothies for them to prepare and taste test. And to my delight they all tried the smoothies we made!! Yeah! At first I wasn’t…
Green Smoothie Magic
When I tell people that I have found a simple tool that can help to balance blood sugar and hormones, help you sleep better at night, increase athletic performance and recovery, boost your immune system, flush out toxins, cleanse your entire digestive tract, improve digestion, give you glowing, radiant skin, keep you hydrated and more,…
Double Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy and tender and mildly sweetened, these delicious cookies are simple to make and are gluten-free too. And bonus you would never be able to tell that they are gluten-free. So don’t. Just serve them up and enjoy! 1 cup sorghum flour 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp dried ginger 1/3 tsp sea…
Sprouted Lentil Burger
Soaking green lentils in my EZ Sprout. Make perfectly formed burgers with a retractable ice cream scoop. Use a romaine leaf to make a taco. A quick and light way to eat these burgers. Get ready to be blown away by the tastiest burger you have ever had. I make these often and will freeze a few…
Cowgirl Beans
These are simple to make when you are short of time and are looking for a wholesome meal. Make the rice in the morning if you know you will be crunched for time or serve with quinoa which takes only 15-20 minutes. Complement this with a side of Swiss chard, broccoli, other steamed greens or…
4 Not-so-scary Treats to Serve your Family this Hallowe’en
This a compilation of previous posts. Some food for thought if you will. Make your family some healthy treats this Hallowe’en so they are less tempted to eat the junk that is handed out door to door. The following four recipes are simple to make and two are no-bake which would be a perfect project…
Power Pancakes
These hearty pancakes are packed with protein, calcium and fibre and make a great start to a busy school day. This recipe is easily doubled so make extra and freeze. Pop them in the toaster and reheat on low (watch that they don’t burn!) for a quick school-day morning breakfast or after-school snack. 3/4 cup plain…
Oh-So-Simple Korean Spiced Beans
These are the tastiest beans I have ever had and are so easy to make. They seriously take only 5-minutes!! Serve them over smashed baked potatoes or with a side of quinoa or rice and greens. My son loves these served straight up with a side of toast or organic blue sprouted tortilla chips. 3…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares
These are a favourite in our house and don’t last long. They are perfect for the lunchbox or as an afterschool snack, hearty and substantial and loaded with goodness. Lately, I have been using freshly steamed butternut squash instead of canned pumpkin and my son seems to enjoy these even more when I do. When…
Gluten-free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This is such a wonderful and simple seasonal dessert to make at this time of year. Surprise dad this Father’s Day by making him this special treat. For the fruit: 3 cups chopped rhubarb 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries 1/3 to 1/2 cup packed cane juice crystals (I use Giddy Yoyo brand) or organic cane…