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Butternut Squash and Quinoa Soup

January 5, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Soup

This soup. I’ve had this so many times lately and I’m just not getting sick of it. I’m thinking it’s about time I share it, no?! This butternut squash soup is my take on my Nonna’s “Milk Soup.” I know, it sounds odd, but we begged for this stuff as kids. And I never really … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Appetizers, Dips & Sides, Gluten-Free, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

September 6, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

Oh hey, it’s been like forever since I posted a recipe. Ya know that whole, having a baby is a chaotic life adjustment thing? Well yeah, it’s true. It’s awesome and raw and incredibly humbling and rewarding all at the same time and I’m loving it up. But it’s been hard to get back in … [Read more…]

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Hot Spinach, Artichoke and White Bean Dip

December 28, 2016 by Diane 3 Comments
Hot Spinach, Artichoke, and White Bean Dip

Is there really room for another dip for dip season? Of course there is! One can never have too many dips at a party. Especially when you mix it up with a creamy hot spinach, artichoke and white bean dip. And extra especially (that’s a phrase, no?) when it’s actually super healthy! The creaminess of … [Read more…]

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Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini

December 20, 2016 by Diane Leave a Comment
Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini. THE perfect appetizer!

Happy holidays!! It’s that time of year when your either hosting or going to parties and wondering what the hell to bring. Well, first of all, make/bring these caramelized onion and apple crostini. And second of all, way to go on bringing something other than chips and salsa! You’re a keeper and you’ll probably secure … [Read more…]

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Spicy Chipotle Hummus

August 24, 2016 by Diane Leave a Comment

I can’t believe summer has flown by so fast! What is the deal? I guess that’s just what happens when it’s full of weekend plans with friends, hikes, vacations, and family visits! I’ll tell you one thing, the summer was definitely full of dips. Can I get an “Amen”!? The main one being hummus: My go-to snack, sandwich … [Read more…]

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Ginger Carrot and Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

July 13, 2016 by Diane Leave a Comment
Ginger Carrot and Cilantro Cauliflower Rice. So easy and healthy!

If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m slightly obsessed with cilantro. And I honestly think it’s because of this rice. Well not this exact one, but a similar one my mom makes where the inspiration for this version came from. I used to request her brown rice with ginger, carrot, and cilantro on  my birthday along … [Read more…]

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Spring Rolls with Spicy Almond Sauce

July 6, 2016 by Diane Leave a Comment
Spring Rolls with Spicy Almond Sauce. Vegan and delicious!

How insanely fresh do these look? Right!? The first time I had fresh homeade spring rolls I was visiting my oldest sister in Denver, Colorado. She suggested we make spring rolls for dinner like it aint no thang and whipped these up. Needless to say, my mind was blown at how freaking delicious they were. And … [Read more…]

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Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze

June 22, 2016 by Diane 1 Comment
Grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer!

Looking for a delicious way to get more veggies in? I’ve got just the thing my friends… Grilled vegetables with goat cheese (or avocado if you’re not into dairy), a sprinkle of fresh basil, and a seriously easy balsamic glaze drizzled all over that goodness. I’m finally getting over my grill-phobia, and all you gals … [Read more…]

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Peach Salsa

June 17, 2016 by Diane 2 Comments
Peach Salsa! Perfect for Summer!

Ya know what says summer just as much as a margarita + makes the perfect margarita companion?! Peach Salsa does. On a recent trip to the farmer’s market I got a little over-excited in the peach department. After purchasing a boat load of peaches I sampled some mango salsa and instantly wanted to buy a … [Read more…]

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Grown-Up Jalapeño Poppers

March 22, 2016 by Diane Leave a Comment
Grown-Up Jalapeño Poppers. These are so good and so easy! My new favourite appetizer!!

Don’t know what to bring to another appetizer party!? Don’t worry, I got ya covered. These babies are creamy, spicy, sweet, and crunchy. What else could you want!? Nothing. Perfect. Oh and did I mention they require only four ingredients?!  And you can prep them ahead of time, and then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to eat/sip/snack/socialize. … [Read more…]

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2 weeks with little miss Hazel. We are smitten! 💗
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A whole week of celebrating my sweet little guy. L A whole week of celebrating my sweet little guy. Love you my little Jamesie James!
It’s always an adventure with these two 💙💙 It’s always an adventure with these two 💙💙
So grateful that I get to spend my days with these So grateful that I get to spend my days with these two. How did I get so lucky to be their mom?! 💙💙
There are 3 things I strive to really avoid feedin There are 3 things I strive to really avoid feeding my kids: ⁠
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1. Artificial Sweeteners⁠
2. Artificial flavours⁠
3. Artificial Colours⁠
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If nothing else, lets keep the food real, shall we?⁠
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Starting with artificial sweeteners: ⁠
Research has linked artificial sweeteners to hyperactivity, mood swings, headaches, learning disorders and TANTRUMS in children. Do I need to go on? Sure thing. ⁠
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Artificial sweeteners are linked to weight gain and obesity, and with the childhood obesity epidemic, we do not need to be adding fuel to the fire. They mess with hunger cues, glucose metabolism, and even disrupt the oh-so-important microbiome (aka, a healthy gut, which is key to immune health, nutrient absorption, digestion, and mental health!)⁠
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Several studies on animals link artificial sweeteners to cancer growth, liver and kidney disorders, and the malfunction of neurotransmitters. I for one, am not taking that chance with my kids! ⁠
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Here are some common names for artificial sweeteners to look out for: Sucralose, aspartame, sweet n' low, saccharine, xylitol, sugar alcohol...and many more!  Read those labels! ⁠
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Common foods with artificial sweeteners: ⁠
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Flavoured yogurts, especially if it's labelled "sugar free"⁠
(If it tastes sweet, I assure you there's a nasty artificial sweetener in there)⁠
"Sugar-free"m cookies, ice cream, etc. (if it seems to good to be true, it probably is!)⁠
Chewing gum and diet pop (Probably not best for us moms either!)⁠
Salad dressings⁠
Flavoured waters⁠
Dried fruit⁠
Canned fruit/peaches⁠
conventional toothpaste⁠
Anything labeled "low sugar" "reduced sugar" "low calorie" "lite"⁠
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If I'm giving my kids a special treat, I give them things sweetened with maple syrup, honey, molasses, dates, bananas, apple sauce or other fruits. And if it's a genuine special occasional that deserves cake-we eat the real deal sugar, none of that zero calorie fake crap! ⁠
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Check those labels! ⁠I wrote a full blog post on this. Click the link in my profile and search "artificial sweeteners" for more info! ⁠
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🎅Coconut Breakfast Cookies⁠🎅 ⁠ Any cooki 🎅Coconut Breakfast Cookies⁠🎅
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Any cookie lovers out there?! @wildflower.superfoods and I created these for a healthier way to start the day this season! Maybe even Santa wants some nutrients to get him through his night of deliveries?⁠
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These are full of pretty much allll the goodies along with protein, fibre and healthy fats, so a few chocolate chips shouldn't make the kids too crazy either! We hope you enjoy making these beauties! ⁠
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1 cup rolled oats⁠
1/4 cup almond flour⁠
¼ cup shredded coconut ⁠
¼ cup Adapt powder by @wildflower.superfoods⁠
½ tsp baking soda⁠
½ tsp baking powder⁠
1 egg or chia egg⁠
¼ cup melted coconut oil⁠
1/3 cup pumpkin puree⁠
¼ cup maple syrup⁠
1 TB molasses⁠
¼ cup pumpkin seeds⁠
¼ cup hemp hearts⁠
½ cup cranberries or mini dark chocolate chips⁠
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To Make:⁠
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Combine all of the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add in the wet ingredients and stir in the chocolate chips. Scoop out about ¼ cup size balls and flatten down on the baking sheet.⁠
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Bake at 325 F for 20 minutes. Let cool on a baking sheet for 5 – 10 minutes before eating. You can store these in the fridge for 10 days or make a double batch and freeze for later. ⁠
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#healthyholidaytreats #breakfastcookies #holidaybreakfastideas #healthyholidays⁠
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Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are su Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are super fun to make with your kids and even more fun to eat! ⁠
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These naturally sweetened cookies are full of goodies like oats, dates, coconut and adaptogenic superfood powers from the addition of Adapt by @wildflower.superfoods  Adaptogens help to manage the stress response and contribute to overall well-being, which I'm feeling we all could use right now, no?! ⁠
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Grab the recipe on my blog by clicking the link in my profile. Enjoy! ⁠
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#sandwichcookies #healthyholidays #holidaytreats #bakingwithkids #nourishedkids
Who else needs to bribe their kids to get them ins Who else needs to bribe their kids to get them inside before they (you) freeze?! ⁠
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I've been using hot cocoa for that very thing. And let me tell ya, it works like a charm! We make this kid-friendly health supporting version that has so many good-for-you  ingredients like raw cacao, reishi mushroom (thanks to the addition of Mighty Maca from @wildflower.superfoods), and raw honey! ⁠
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Keeping my kids nourished this season is my goal and this is one way they are always happy about :) ⁠
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Recipe is on my blog. Link in profile. Enjoy!⁠
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#superfoods #superfoodhotchocolate #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #kidfriendlyhotcocoa
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