The Tropical Tree of Life This revolutionary nut… seed… fruit? Okay, hold it! Let’s stop there! What the heck is a coconut? Technically, a coconut is a dry drupe which is a stone fruit in which the seed is housed in the centre of the fruit, surrounded by flesh and encased in a thin skin.… Continue Reading Everything Coconut
Grandma’s classic split pea soup with a 21st century upgrade! Whether you choose a meat or vegetarian version, this soup is easy, comforting and filling and checks all the boxes for healthy and delicious! use left over ham from your holiday dinner and create an easy, reheatable soup for weekday lunches! Ingredients: Directions:
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Move over Reese’s, there is a new kid in town! Looking for alternatives to avoid the sugar madness over holiday’s but sstill want to celebrate with a treat? Try these low sugar, vegan peanut butter cups to satisfy your love of chocolate without the processed ingredients and high sugar content. Share with a friend, these… Continue Reading VeganPeanut Butter Cups
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A match made in heaven Rolled oats and quinoa flakes come together in this healthy, hearty, home-made granola. Quinoa flakes, hemp hearts, your choice of nuts and seeds and coconut oil give this a lift of protein and healthy fats to carry you through your morning energized. Dried and fresh fruit adds important bioflavonoids and… Continue Reading Healthy, Hearty, Homemade Granola:
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Chilli and lime meet quinoa in this easy salad! This simple side dish is a weeknight go to with its zingy lime dressing and whole plant food goodness. Add a piece of your favourite white fish, or a couple of poached eggs, or top with roasted yams or squash to turn this into a dinner… Continue Reading Mexican Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
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A little seed goes a long way! Whether you are reducing carbs, introducing beneficially healthy foods, eating vegan or vegetarian, avoiding gluten or are celiac, this ancient grain is an executive boss! Originally grown through South America, quinoa was a staple food of the Inca and has since been introduced around the world as the… Continue Reading Quinoa – A Pseudo Cereal Grain
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These monkey muffins will have you swinging from the treetops! Almond flour, quinoa and peanut butter pack a protien punch for these monkey muffins and a great start to the day or a mid morning snack. They are perfect for on the go and travel well! And who doesn’t love chocolate and banana? These are… Continue Reading Banana, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip Muffins with Quinoa and Almond Flour
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They’ll never know it’s vegan! There is just something about the freshness of lemons I can’t get enough of and this recipe is no exception! One bite of this and I was **swoon** over the moon excited that I put it together! A simple oat and pecan crust with an even easier lemon filling and… Continue Reading Vegan Lemon Cheesecake with Pecan Oat Crust
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Pumpkin spice meets oats in these all year round delicious and gluten free muffins! Oats are a healthy whole grain option for breakfast and snacks and these muffins are no exception! Rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals from both the oats and the pumpkin and refined sugar free, these muffins are great with your mid… Continue Reading Gluten free Pumpkin Oat Muffins
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Mornings made easy! Part of the whole grain family, oats are high in fiber, rich in nutrients and full of health benefits. If you are looking for a simple way to start your day, preparing this blend ahead of time makes busy mornings easier without skipping a nutritious breakfast. The added seeds (chia, flax and… Continue Reading Oatmeal Blend for Overnight Oats or Hot Oatmeal
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