Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes

These are the fluffiest whole grain pancakes I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. They take a little extra time to prep and cook, but well worth the effort. I often make these as meal prep and freeze, then just thaw in the toaster! Pair with some vegan sausage (Big Mountain Foods Superfood Brekkie Links…

Blender Oatcakes

PB Oat Cakes. Oats are my #1 breakfast grain. I’ll either eat them soaked overnight, baked, in steel cut form, or the most fun way: pancakes! They are a whole grain higher in plant-based protein yet full of fiber and energy-giving carbohydrates. Paired with peanut (or other nut/seed) butter, these pancakes provide a beautifully balanced…

Very Berry Smoothie

Very Berry Smoothie. Makes a 24-oz smoothie.5 minute prep time. Berries are an incredible natural energy food. I love to consume them either first thing in the morning, or mid-afternoon when I need a pick-me-up. This smoothie is one of my favourite ways to get a powerful dose of anthocyanins, which are rich antioxidants found…

Whole Wheat Applesauce Waffles

"Waffles are just pancakes with abs." This is my favourite fluffy but dense with better-for-you ingredients waffle recipe! In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together: 2 flax eggs6 tbsp. applesauce1 3/4 c. oat milk2 tbsp. coconut sugar1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Add: 2 c. whole wheat flour3 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt Whisk…

Cookie Baked Oatmeal

Cookie Baked Oatmeal. Makes 4-5 servings.5 minute prep time.25 minute cook time. This recipe is dear to my heart, as it was the first plant-based recipe I ever created on my own! I gathered inspiration during my third trimester of pregnancy (because why not satisfy cookie cravings with a nutritional boost?!) and had my chef…

Raspberry Banana Overnight Oats

Raspberry Banana Overnight Oats Makes 2 bowls.5 minute prep time.5 minute cook time (if preferred to eat warm). This recipe has become a weekly staple in our house. It takes a simple few minutes to prep in the evening for a ready-made, nourishing and energy-providing breakfast. The raspberry banana is a classic breakfast flavour, while…

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Steel cut oats. Makes 4 bowls.20 minute cooking time. Oats are a food I've had to teach myself to love over time, but now they are my go-to breakfast. They are fiber and protein rich, a great source of energy to start your day with. Steel cut oats are minimally processed and provide a better…

Drink Your Greens Smoothie

Makes a 24-oz smoothie. 5 minute prep time. 6 plant points. This smoothie was how I first started giving leafy greens to my daughter, but it quickly became a weekly staple! She is old enough now to help make them, and loves to add the spinach and seeds to the blender cups. This way she…

Green Pancakes

Spinach pancakes. Makes 8 pancakes.5 minute prep time. 10 minute cook time. I discovered these pancakes when Devyn was around 8 months old. A child is not likely to reach for leafy greens on their plate, and not a practical food to hand an infant - especially with no teeth. But that doesn't mean we…