Nutritious and tasty snacks in the fun shape of balls. Fruity Balls2 cups dried mixed fruit1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tsp lemon juice Grind up the fruit (a blender, coffee grinder, food processor, or magic bullet all work). Roll the ground-up fruit into balls. Combine graham cracker crumbs and lemon juice on a plate. Roll balls…
Channa Masala
Chickpea curry with sweet potatoes and butternut squash, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro. It’s delish! 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil2 cloves of garlic minced1 thumbsized ginger minced1 diced onion3 Tbsp of good curry powder mix1/2 can of coconut milk1/4 cup of cashew butter (almond or hazelnut butter is also good)1 can of chickpeas2 cups of…
Squaghetti and Meat Sauce
Here is a nice change from the usual spaghetti dish, using spaghetti squash to replace the pasta. It has a similar texture to spaghetti with the sweet and nutty flavour of a squash. 1 lb ground beef1 chopped green pepper1 jar of tomato pasta sauce1 medium spaghetti squasholive oilgarlic powder Brown meat in a large non-stick…
Tofu Triangles (Cole ate them!!!)
Here is the meal that finally broke Cole’s dinner-strike. They taste a lot like chicken nuggets but are much healthier. 1 cup breadcrumbs1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tbsp parmesan1/2 tsp paprika1 cup spinach puree1 egg, lightly beaten1 14oz package of extra-firm tofu1/4 cup teriyaki saucenonstick cooking spray1 tbsp olive oil Slice tofu 1/2″ thick, then cut the slices in half diagonally to…
Healthy Date Brownies
These brownies were inspired by my earlier recipe for Apple Date Bars. Like those bars, they are sweetened only by the dates and apple juice. There has been no refined sugar added. Made with wheatgerm and flaxseed meal, they are the perfect healthy snack disguised as a tasty treat. 1 cup pitted dates1 cup unsweetened apple…
Cheesy Quinoa Bake
If you haven’t tried cooking with quinoa yet you should definitely give it a try. Quinoa (pronounced keenwa) is an ancient grain that’s high in protein and nutrients and can be used as a substitute for rice in most dishes. It also makes a great dessert or breakfast. The following recipe is a yummy meatless dinner…
Savoury Stuffed Pancakes
This Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday, and it’s traditional to serve pancakes for dinner on that day, so I thought these savoury pancakes would be just the thing to make. They’re a perfect combination of breakfast and dinner food. 1 1/2 cups quick oats 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup…
Peanut-butter and Jelly Roll-ups
A fun twist to your classic peanut-butter and jelly sandwich. It’s real hit with kids. Take a slice of whole wheat bread, cut off the crusts, roll it flat with a rolling pin. Spread on peanut-butter (or any nut-butter, we like almond butter) and your favourite fruit jelly. Roll it up like a jelly-roll. Cole wants…
Pad Thai
Thailand’s popular noodle dish, made with shrimp and tofu. Recipe from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry! Great-tasting Food That Won’t Go From Your Lips to Your Hips! 3 tbsp each lime juice and fish sauce 2 tbsp each ketchup and brown sugar 1 tbsp each grated ginger and soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2…
Apple Date Bars
These bars are a great breakfast or snack for toddlers and kids, because they’re packed full of nutritious ingredients, they taste amazing, and best of all they have no added sugar. You have to try them! 1 cup pitted dates1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 1/2 cups quick oats1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp cinnamon1 tbsp flaxseed…
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