Chai-Spiced Apple Oatmeal Oatmeal is a staple breakfast; it’s rich, filling, creamy, and can keep you going for a busy morning ahead. The key to a good bowl of oatmeal is all about the cooking method and flavours you can add to it. A bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal is most certainly delicious, but sometimes…
Spinach Breakfast Casserole Made with potatoes, spinach and cheddar cheese, this spinach breakfast casserole is a healthy vegetarian breakfast! Lately, I have become obsessed with breakfast casserole recipes. Also known as egg bakes or frittatas or even crustless quiches, they have become a bit of a staple in our kitchen. My mornings are typically rather…
Spicy Potato & Egg Hash Breakfast is hands down my favourite meal of the day, and eggs are my favourite way to do breakfast. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see that I eat eggs almost every day of the week. Be it fried, poached, scrambled or boiled, they are always on my plate in…
Chocolate Chia Pudding Would you believe me if I told you this chocolate chia pudding is delicious, guilt-free and something you could enjoy for breakfast? Good news, it is, in fact, all of the above! I whipped up this chocolate chia pudding for my latest CTV Morning Live segment all about healthy breakfast ideas for…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes A light and fluffy gluten-free pumpkin pancakes recipe! Made with buckwheat flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, these gluten-free pumpkin pancakes are filled with all of the flavours of fall. Whip up a batch of them this weekend for a festive weekend brunch or batch cook them and freeze them as a…
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Bars Made with rolled oats and frozen blueberries, these blueberry baked oatmeal bars are the perfect meal prep idea for grab-and-go breakfasts for busy weekday mornings! Oatmeal is one of my favourite cold-weather breakfasts; it’s simple, filling and it’s incredibly versatile. Not only can you flavour oatmeal any way that you like,…
Breakfast Egg Bake Breakfast. The best (and most rushed) meal of the day. If you read my most recent blog post, you will have noticed that breakfast can be a bit of a danger zone for many. Whether we are in a rush, hit snooze too many times, or just can’t be bothered to cook, we…
Chocolate Almond Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls are the easiest way to turn a simple drink into a proper meal, and what better way to do it than a chocolate almond smoothie bowl! I think smoothies can be a really healthy breakfast and a great option when you are on the go, but there is something…
​”If at first you don’t succeed. Dust yourself off and try again. You can dust it off and try again.” Now, I am not a baker, but after a total of 4 attempts at this recipe I think I’ve finally nailed it! I really wanted to create a recipe that was gluten-free and free of refined sugars, to make it a healthier option for everyone, which is why I probably took me so many tries to nail.If you have never heard of or used buckwheat, well today is your lucky day! Although often referre […]
With the increase of dairy allergies and intolerances, the need for milk alternatives has become increasingly common. Fortunately, there are now so many alternatives available on the market from almond milk to hemp milk, oat milk, soy milk, rice milk, and coconut milk. With that being said, like most pre-made foods, most store-bought milk alternatives have many additives and preservatives that make them less than ideal choices.Fortunately, making almond milk (or any nut milk) at home is so simpl […]
Brunch is my absolute favourite meal of the day, and my favourite meal to dine out for. There is something about the morning and endless cups of coffee that always keeps me coming back for more. I am totally a sweet over savoury person when it comes to breakfast, so eggs always seem to be on the menu for me, especially when they are Mexican. Add salsa and avocado to basically anything and you can count me in. A classic Mexican breakfast, huevos rancheros are fried eggs served on corn t […]
Peaches are my favourite summer fruit. Fresh, plump, juicy and sweet, they are perfect summer ingredient for a sweet or savoury recipe. I love to buy them when they are ripe and in season, slice them up and freeze them for a later use. This recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen fruit. Peaches & Cream SmoothiePaleo, Vegetarian, VeganServes 2Ingredients2 ripe peaches, fresh or […]
Nothing says summer breakfast like a little slice of toast with jam and coffee, and nothing says summer like the fresh strawberries. For all of my jam lovers, I’ve got something really delicious and simple to help you make a healthier swap. Chia seed jam might sound silly, but you’ll be amazing at how much it actually taste like the real thing. This recipe uses strawberries, but it also works well with fresh raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, and stone fruit like peaches. […]
Sweet potato toast has been sweeping the internet, and at first I thought it was a weird internet hack, but after a little experimentation it turns out it actually works! Not only are sweet potatoes rich in vitamin A and C, but they are lower glycemic than standard bread making them a great alternative for those limiting carbohydrates or trying to lose weight. Simple to make and ready in a pinch, sweet potato toast makes a healthy breakfast or filling snack. Sweet Potato ToastPaleo, Glut […]
Chia Seed Pudding Made with only 3 ingredients, this chia seed pudding makes a delicious on-the-go breakfast or gluten-free healthy snack! This chia seed pudding recipe is a simple recipe that you can flavour any way that you like. Once you’ve got the ratio of chia seeds to liquid down, you can easily add flavours,…