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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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,…
Quinoa Blueberry Scones
Delightful scones made with nutritious quinoa and blueberries. Try them for breakfast, or a snack with tea or coffee. 2 tbsp butter, melted2 tbsp honey1 cup cooked quinoa 3/4 cup milk1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour4 tsp baking powder3/4 cup blueberries Mix together butter, honey and quinoa (cooled). Add milk slowly and stir until combined. Fold in blueberries. Mix together…
Apricot Orange Squares
Chewy, tangy squares that are full of fibre and have no added sugar. They’re an amazing healthy snack. 1 cup chopped dried apricots3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups quick oats1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups shredded apple (leave peels on for more fibre)…
Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Saturday morning is pancake morning at our house, and these are our favourite pancakes to eat. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 tbsp tsp baking powder1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 cup milk1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup blueberries1 cup bananas, mashed or chopped (however you prefer) In a measuring cup, combine milk and…
Soft Oatmeal and Banana Breakfast Cookies
Use up your leftover oatmeal to make these healthy muffin-like cookies. They’re the perfect thing to grab for a nutritious breakfast when you’re in a hurry. Printable Recipe 2 cups cooked oatmeal2 mashed ripe bananas2 tbsp margarine1 egg, slightly beaten1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup raisins and/or chopped dry apricots1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder1…
Strawberry Yogurt Cereal Squares
Tasty squares made from yogurt and cornflakes that are perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. Printable Recipe 2 cups corn flakes 3/4 flour1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup applesauce1 cup strawberry yogurt (or whatever flavour you prefer)1 egg slightly beaten2 tablespoons flour Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together corn flakes, 3/4…
Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins
You’ll never want to eat store-bought english muffins again after having these. Printable Recipe 1 cup milk2 tablespoons of honey1/4 cup butter or margarine1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup warm water2 1/4 teaspoon dry yeast1 cup whole wheat flour4-5 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup raisinscornmeal Heat milk in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until…
Maple Quinoa Pudding with Ricotta
This is a lot like rice pudding, but more sophisticated. The quinoa and ricotta make this pudding a great source of protein and nutrients. It’s a nice dessert or even breakfast. The boys didn’t really love this pudding, they prefer just good old vanilla yogurt. Tony and I both really liked it though. We had some while…
Apple Pineapple Crisp
Here’s a healthy fruit crisp recipe with no added sugar, flour, or fat. It’s like a warm fruit salad with oatmeal topping, perfect for breakfast or a light dessert. Printable Recipe 3 medium apples 1 can of pineapple tidbits, drained1/2 cup quick oats1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon1 mashed banana Preheat the oven to 375 degrees….
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