These healthy pancakes are loaded with fruit and fibre. They’re a great start to your day! Pancakes1 1/2 cups quick oats1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup white flour1 tbsp brown sugar2 cups milk2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup applesauce2 tbsp canola oil Combine oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, flours, and…
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Cornmeal Tortillas
Forget to pick up tortillas at the grocery store? Don’t worry, you can make these in a pinch. They’re a crepe-style tortilla with cornmeal and whole-wheat flour. 1/2 cup cornmeal1 cup whole wheat flour1 egg2 cup water1/2 tsp. salt Cooking spray Whisk together the ingredients until combined. The batter should be fairly thin so it spreads better. Spray…
Vegetable Almond Pilaf
A simple rice pilaf made with celery, onion, carrots and almonds. It’s a great side dish or even a meal on its own. 2 tsp olive oil1 onion, diced1 clove crushed garlic1 stalk of celery, diced1 or 2 carrots, diced1 cup long-grain rice2 cups vegetable or chicken broth1/4 cup sliced almonds Heat oil in a deep skillet or…
Buttermilk Apple Cake
Apples coffee-cake with a gooey layer of brown sugar and cinnamon in the centre. It tastes so good, and it’s loaded with fibre! 1/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups buttermilk*1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole-wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (leave skin…
Banana Chocolate ‘Ice Cream’
This is the fastest, easiest and tastiest ice cream you’ll ever make, except it’s not actually ice cream at all- it’s bananas (shh, don’t tell the kids!). 4 frozen sliced bananas1 cup milk2 tbsp honey2 tbsp cocoa powder Toss all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.That’s it! I…
Oat Bran, Yogurt and Berry Muffins
These moist muffins are made with cholesterol-lowering oat bran and nutritious yogurt and fruit. They’re delicious! 3/4 cup oat bran1 cup whole-wheat flour1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt1 egg1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped) or blueberries In a bowl, combine oat bran, flour, sugar,…
Kumara Soup and Cheesy Soda Bread
A kumara is what a sweet potato is called in New Zealand. This smooth and tasty soup is made with kumara and lentils. Serve with quick cheese soda bread for a delicious and easy meal. 2 tsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cups kumara (sweet potatoes or yams), chopped into 2-inch chunks 1 cup red lentils 1…
Easy Paella
This is a fast and simple recipe for paella with seafood and sausage. 3 fresh chorizo or Italian sausages1 onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp marjoram3 cups chicken broth1 1/2 cups rice1 can diced tomatoes1 can baby clams, drained450g bag of raw shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined1/2 cup frozen peas Remove sausage from…
No-Bake Chocolate Macaroons
Rolled oats and coconut in gooey chocolate. So easy to make; so good to eat! 6 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/2 cups oatmeal 1/4 cup wheat germ1/4 cup flaxseed meal1 cup shredded coconut Place cocoa, butter, milk and sugar in a saucepan. Heat at medium-high until boiling, stirring…
Yam Fries with Chipotle Dip
Baked sweet yams with a spicy chipotle sauce for dipping. Perfect as a side or snack. 3 large yams or sweet potatoes 2 tsp olive oil Seasoning salt to taste Wash and peel yams. Cut into sticks like fries. Mix with olive oil and seasoning salt until coated. Spread onto a greased baking sheet and…
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