Here’s a fun and healthy green drink for St. Patrick’s Day made with fresh kiwis and whipped coconut cream. [amd-yrecipe-recipe:5] I wanted to make something green in honour of St Patricks Day, but without any artificial colouring. Kiwi fruit and spinach worked great in these smoothies to provide the green colour I was looking for. I…
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Amazing Edible Bakeable Playdough
Okay, so it’s basically just biscuit dough, but you’ll be amazed how much fun your kids will have with it! 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, or a combination)1 tbsp baking powder1/4 cup brown sugar2 tbsp flaxseed meal1/4 cup cold butter or shortening, cut up2/3 cup milk Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and flax in a…
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Here’s a great new way to enjoy avocado: in pudding form! This is a creamy chocolate pudding made with avocado and sweetened with dates and maple syrup. 1/4 c chopped dates1/4 c water 1/4 c pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract1 ripe avocado 1/4 c + 2 tbsp cocoa powder In a small saucepan, heat water and…
Banana Nutella Pancakes
The perfect couple, banana and nutella, join together in this delicious breakfast treat. 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 egg1 mashed banana1/3 cup nutella1 1/2 cups milk Combine flours and baking powder in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together egg, banana and nutella, then add milk and whisk…
Coconut Banana ‘Ice Cream’
A clean eating dessert made with frozen bananas and coconut milk. It tastes so good you won’t believe it’s good for you too! 5 large bananas1 can light coconut milk Peel and slice bananas. Freeze them overnight. In a food processor or blender, blend together the frozen bananas and coconut milk until smooth. Serve immediately. This…
Valentine’s Day Treats
Here is a compilation of heart-shaped foods to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. I don’t think I’m going to have time this year to bake any fancy treats for Valentine’s Day this weekend, because I’ll be on a romantic getaway with my husband instead! The only thing I’ve made so far has been a…
Baked Oatmeal
This oatmeal will change your life…or at least your breakfast. Basic Baked Oatmeal: 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp flax seed meal1/4 cup honey or brown sugar3/4 cup milk1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 tbsp melted butter Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix wet ingredients separately and…
Baked Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa
These nuggets are made with ground chicken and cooked quinoa for added nutrition. It’s easy to make them into fun shapes your kids will love. Recipe adapted from Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup quinoa 1 lb ground chicken 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese…
Fruit and Nut Bars with Quinoa
This bar is packed full of nutritious ingredients including pecans, cranberries and crunchy raw quinoa. 1 cup rolled oats1/4 cup uncooked quinoa1/4 cup pumpkin seeds1/4 cup oat bran1/2 cup pecans1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup cranberries1/3 cup dates1 banana1/3 cup almond butter1/3 cup honey Place oats, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, oat bran, pecans, raisins, cranberries and dates in a food processor and…
Rolo Cookies
A sinfully delicious brownie-like cookie with an irresistible rolo center. 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (softened) 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 5 packages of Rolos 1/4 cup granulated sugar In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking…
Food and Whine 