Zero Waste Panko Crumbs

You know the ends of the bread no one likes, and the crusts always cut off toast for little hands? I got tired of tossing them out. We coat a lot of tofu in our house, and eat a lot of sourdough bread. A box of whole wheat panko crumbs at the store runs for…

Whole Wheat Flaxseed Pasta

Makes 4 servings. I love the convenience of packaged noodles, but when I have the time and energy to make an activity out of making dinner with my daughter, homemade noodles are such a treat! Especially if you can get your hands on fresh-milled, stone-ground flour. Nothing compares. Ingredients: 3/4 cup organic all-purpose flour 3/4…

Balsamic Quinoa Salad

I became addicted to this easy salad when I went on maternity leave with our first daughter. Something I’ve learned is keeping a tub of organic spring mix and cooked whole grains in the fridge makes it very easy to whip up a healthy lunch or dinner in minimal time. This is my go-to for…

Postpartum Meal Prep

34 weeks! The end of my second pregnancy is drawing near, and I am full-force into preparation mode. House purging/cleaning projects, hospital bag packing, and freezer meal prep. My postpartum nutritious focus has always been whole grains, healthy fats, lots of fiber, and warming foods to optimize gut health and healing while supporting breastmilk production.…

Fresh Mango Salsa

Mango salsa on-the-go! Makes roughly 3 cups. 5 Plant Points. This is the best summer "condiment" you can keep in your fridge! The perfect addition to any salad, rice bowl, nachos, lettuce wrap, burger, or even to top freshly fried tostones. I especially love to pack a jar of this salsa when we go camping,…

The Best Brown Rice

Makes 3 cups rice. Brown rice often gets an immediate nose scrunch from people. But whole grain rice ups the fiber, vitamin, and mineral content of your plate, keeping you satiated for much longer than white rice. It’s a beautiful base for so many meals. It took me YEARS to learn how to cook it…

Kale & Quinoa Salad

Kale & Quinoa Salad Makes 1 bowl.10 minute prep time. This bowl is the ultimate midday nourishment, with a whopping 10 whole food plant points to feed your gut and boost your energy. Sweet mustard dressing, dense veggies, a variety of toppings, and all the whole-grain fiber to keep you satiated until dinnertime. It's my…

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…

Applesauce

Applesauce is a very popular ingredient in our kitchen, always keeping a jar in the fridge. Once a year, we buy a large box from the BC fresh fruit truck and can a big batch for winter supply. Our toddler loves to eat it for a quick snack, often flavoured with additional purees. We use…

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…