I love one pot meals that intertwine protein, with healthy carbs plus a mixture of vegetables. Here’s a great ‘go to’ soup recipe. Turkey Quinoa Soup Yields 6 servings Ingredients ⦁ 8 cups turkey broth ⦁ 1 cup carrots, shredded ⦁ 1 cup onions, shredded ⦁ 1 cup celery, shredded ⦁ 2 cups cooked turkey meat, diced ⦁ 1 tablespoon coconut oil ⦁ 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt or more to taste ⦁ 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa ⦁ 1 teaspoon oregano ⦁ cracked pepper Method 1. Shred vegetables and sauté on medium heat in a large sauce pot with oil until soft. 2. Add turkey, broth, salt, oregano, pepper and quinoa. 3. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy.  

Chocolate banana protein pancakes Start your day out right with a healthy, protein-packed, decadent breakfast. What do you get when you combine cocoa powder, banana, coconut oil and oat flour . . . the most fabulous morning treat. Ingredients ⦁ 1 cup oat flour ⦁ 1/4 cup cocoa powder ⦁ 1 teaspoon baking powder ⦁ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ⦁ 2 scoops vanilla vegan protein powder (I used Genuine Health fermented vanilla) ⦁ 1/2 cup banana, mashed ⦁ 1 1/2 cups milk or milk alternative ⦁ 1 tablespoon chia seeds ⦁ 1 tablespoon avocado oil or melted coconut oil Method 1. Combine oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, protein powder together in a medium sized bowl. 2. In another bowl, mash banana and…

Who loves cheesecake?! Now we all know cheesecake isn’t the healthiest dessert so I’ve changed the typical ingredients with a healthier Greek yogurt option. So why plain yogurt? The main culprit that turns yogurt from a healthy food into an unhealthy one is the added sugar. Although yogurt already contains some natural sugar in the form of lactose (milk sugar), most companies often add large amounts of simple sugars to make yogurt taste sweeter. Typically the healthiest choice is plain, unflavored yogurt. But if you don’t like plain yogurt, there are a few things you can do instead. One option is to sweeten it yourself with your favorite fresh fruit or add your own natural sweeteners, like raw honey, coconut sugar or stevia. Greek yogurt…

Refreshing Edamame and Parsley Pasta Serves 3-4 | Cook time: 10 minutes | Prep time: 15 minutes Recipe Ingredients: 3 servings whole wheat radiatori Kaslo Sourdough Pasta 1 cup organic non-gmo edamame, shelled and thawed 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup raw cashews (or sub with sunflower seeds, silken tofu, hemp seeds or the flesh of young coconuts for a nut-free alternative) 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Boil water with salt. Add pasta and cook to desired firmness (5-8 minutes). Meanwhile, add cashews (or nut-free alternative) to a high speed blender or food processor, add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pulse until parmesan consistency. Once…

Valentine’s Raspberry Chocolates Recipe Yields 12 chocolates You will need a chocolate silicone mold. Servings may vary depending on the size of the molds.  Ingredients 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life foods brand) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 cup raspberries 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder* mixed with 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice   Instructions 1. In a small pot, heat and mash raspberries until puree forms, add maple syrup. 2. Combine arrowroot powder with water (make sure the powder is fully dissolved). 3. Pour arrowroot powder mixture into the raspberry puree, stirring constantly until combined. 4. Turn stove to high heat until the puree thickens, remove from heat, pour into a glass bowl and place in the fridge…

  2 Bite Brownies Everybody deserves a treat. These two bite brownies are extra special in that they are gluten free, nut free, vegan and low in sugar . . . so you won’t feel guilty having more than one. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups certified gluten free oat flour 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup dutch cocoa powder (the really dark stuff) 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 cup avocado oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Dash of salt 1/4 cup Enjoy Life (vegan and nut-free) mini chocolate chips   Method: Set oven to 350F. Grease mini brownie silicone mold with oil. Combine coconut milk, coconut sugar and oil in a medium sized bowl. Stir, and allow sugar to…

Slow Cooker Burrito Soup Here is a great slow cooker recipe that’s easy to make and is vegan, gluten free and dairy free. The protein and fiber from black beans offer a satiating and lasting effect to keep you going until your next meal. This recipe creates an abundance of servings which can be stored in the freezer for future meals. Recipe Vegan, gluten free, dairy free Yields 6 Servings Ingredients 2 cups, Black Beans (cooked, drained and rinsed) 3 cups, Diced Tomatoes 1 Sweet Onion (diced) 1 cup Organic Frozen Corn 1/2 Green Bell Pepper (diced) 2 Jalapeno Pepper (de-seeded and diced) 2 tbsps. Chili Powder 2 tsps. Cumin 1 tsp. Oregano 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper 2 tsps. Himalayan Salt 1 cup Brown Rice…