Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Wholesome oats and yummy peanut butter combine to make one delicious cookie. 1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup rolled oats1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins Cream butter and peanut butter. Add sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add flour and baking soda; mix….

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…

Strawberry Pudding

Add fresh strawberries for a nice change to your standard vanilla pudding. 1/3 cup sugar2 tbsp cornstarch2 eggs, slightly beaten2 cups milk2 tbsp butter or margarine, softened2 tsp vanilla1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Mix sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add eggs and slowly stir in milk until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mizture…

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)…

Roasted Chickpeas

Try roasting chickpeas for a tasty snack that’s high in fibre. 1 can of chickpeas1 tsp olive oil1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp garlic powder Preheat oven to 425F. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Shake the pan to move the chickpeas around and place back…

Light Wheat Rolls

These wholesome dinner rolls have a beautiful spiraled crust and a lovely light and buttery texture. They’re a great accompaniment to any meal. Printable Recipe 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled1 egg, beaten2 1/4 cups…

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…

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…

Flaxseed Pizza Dough

This tasty and healthy pizza dough is ready in no time. Printable Recipe 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 2 1/4 tsp of quick-rising yeast 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup warm water 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp honey Combine flours, flax, yeast and salt in a bowl….

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…