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Satisfying Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl (vegan and dairy-free)

dairy-free apple pie smoothie

Looking for an apple pie smoothie? I have just the recipe for you! Spring has had a rather faulty start so far around here (with more “spring” snow and snowstorms than I can even remember), so I haven’t had my go-to breakfast, smoothies, on the brain much. But the warm-ish temperatures announced for this weekend […]

Gluten-free Porridge with Teff, Blueberries and Lemon

teff porridge

If teff is a new grain for you, you’re going to love this gluten-free porridge! This week I’m introducing you to teff, a gluten-free wonder grain. According to the Whole Grains Council, teff is the “only fully-domesticated member of the genus Eragrostis (lovegrass)”. Lovegrass?! I love the sound of that! Nutritional Benefits of Gluten-free Teff […]

Get an A+ in Healthy Back-to-School Recipes (simple, satisfying & quick!)

If you or your kids are heading back to school next week, you might be eagerly searching the ‘net for healthy back-to-school recipes, getting your shopping lists ready, and maybe even getting a head start on your cooking so you can save time and money later. If not, you may have some “homework” to do […]

Gluten-free Breakfast Pizza – Customize It Your Way (even for dessert!)

gluten-free dessert or breakfast pizza

Here’s a recipe for a simple gluten-free breakfast pizza. It uses oats as the base. Great for any age because you can add any toppings you like! You can even customize it to make it into a dessert pizza. It’s Friday! And you know what that means, don’t you? That’s right, it’s p-a-r-t-y time! Admittedly, […]

9+ Genius Tips, 10 Quick Meals for Picky Eaters, and Picky Eating FAQ

meals for picky eaters

Are you struggling with picky eaters at home? Do vegetables cause mealtime battles? Need some tasty meals for picky eaters? In many ways, I feel like I was born to write this article. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a busy clinical practice and someone who’s spent over five years cooking for an extremely picky […]

Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan)

These no-bake Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls combine the beloved flavours of fall with nutrient-dense ingredients for a perfect on-the-go snack any time of year. When I made these on the TV show Talk of the Town, the hosts couldn’t believe they were both delicious AND good for you! You wouldn’t expect anything different from me, […]

Easy Chocolate Energy Balls (kid-friendly, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

kid-friendly chocolate energy balls

I love these kid-friendly chocolate energy balls! Don’t you love it when classic kid-friendly snacks get a makeover? I sure do! These chocolate chews remind me of eating Rice Krispies squares after school as a kid. Pulling up a chair at the table with a glass of cold milk… that was bliss. Luckily I didn’t […]

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