Seasoned Roasted Vegetables
Seasoned Roasted Vegetables A tray of roasted vegetables and potatoes is an easy way to meal prep your veggies and healthy carbohydrates in one batch! This recipe is packed with fibre, which helps keep you full and your gut bacteria happy. Including a variety of different coloured vegetables ensures you are also getting a variety […]
What is Tempeh? (with recipe!)
What is Tempeh? (with recipe!) What is tempeh? Tempeh is a plant-based, vegan meat-alternative made from fermented soy beans. Is it NOT the same as tofu, in fact it has a completely different texture and taste! It is much more firm than tofu, and has a savoury, nutty flavour. Tempeh is also less processed than […]
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers Still feeling full from the holidays? Many of us tend to overeat in December because of the abundance of AMAZING food (this isn’t a bad thing!). It can be tempting to restrict your food intake after the holidays, or try out the latest fad diet. Instead, however, try focusing on eating […]
Maple Toasted Granola
Maple Toasted Granola Granola is a delicious addition to many of our favourite snacks and meals. However, many store-bought granolas often contain high amounts of added sugar, salt, oils, and other additives or preservatives. So we have a solution – delicious, homemade granola! We love this recipe because it’s simple, requires minimal equipment & clean […]
Hearty Bean Stew
Hearty Bean Stew Today’s recipe is a warm and hearty bean stew, perfect for the chilly weather! This stew uses black beans as the main ingredient, but feel free to substitute with your favourite bean or even a combination of beans. Legumes, which include beans, lentils and peas, are a great source of fibre and […]
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin Spice Muffins Pictures by Rachel Ma. These pumpkin spice muffins are a perfect fall snack! By using whole wheat flour, oats, and pumpkin seeds, this recipe has more fibre and protein than regular muffins. Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. In particular, they are good sources of vitamin A which supports […]
Purple Plant-Based Smoothie Bowl
Purple Plant-Based Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls are not only Instagram-worthy, they’re an easy way to pack a lot of nutrients into your breakfast like protein, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals. You can easily make substitutions or change up the toppings to your preference! As always, if you try this recipe make sure to […]
Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache We’ve revamped the classic brownie, with a few vegan twists! Chia seed “eggs” are a great substitute for chicken eggs, and are also easy to make. By combining the chia seeds in water and allowing to rest, the result is mixture that has a similar consistency to real eggs. This […]
Vegan, Nut-Free Avocado Pesto Pasta
Vegan, Nut-Free Avocado Pesto Pasta This pesto is vegan and nut-free, perfect for entertaining guests with dietary restrictions! This pesto also tastes greats as a dip for veggies, crackers, or as a sandwich spread. You can store the pesto sauce in an airtight container, refrigerate, and use within 3-4 days. Choose pasta that is made […]
Salmon Burgers with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce
Salmon Burgers with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce Wondering how to prepare salmon other than baking or grilling? Try this recipe! Including salmon in your meals is a great way to get protein and omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning that our bodies cannot make them ourselves […]
Bruschetta & Hummus Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Bruschetta & Hummus Stuffed Zucchini Boats Looking for an alternative to your summer salad? Try these delicious zucchini boats! Zucchini boats are easy to make, and can be cooked in the oven or on the barbeque. Looking to add some protein for a complete meal? Throw in some skinless chicken breast, ground turkey or diced […]
4 Ingredient Cookies
4 Ingredient Cookies Yes, you read right – only 4 ingredients!!! You will need more ingredients if you choose to add different flavours (chocolate chips, pecans, dates, etc.), but the base only requires 4 simple ingredients! We experimented with this recipe a lot, and we like it best with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. You […]
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are not only delicious, they are much lower in sugar and fat than regular cookie recipes. Make these ahead of time and store in the fridge or freezer for an easy-to-grab snack or treat. You could also pair these cookies with a piece of fruit and some protein […]
Vegan Brownies
Vegan Brownies We weren’t intending to make vegan brownies, since neither of us are actually vegan. But we stumbled across this recipe from Gimme Some Oven, modified it slightly, and it turned out SO WELL. We (and our families) could not stop eating them, and we had to re-bake a batch only a few days […]
Vegetarian Poke Bowl
Vegetarian Poke Bowl Poke bowls are a delicious, gorgeous way to incorporate a wide variety of nutrients into a meal. While there are so many delicious poke bowl restaurants around Vancouver that you can try, if you are looking to save a little money or just want to try your hand at making them at […]
Raw Vegan Gingerbread Truffles
Raw Vegan Gingerbread Truffles Gingerbread isn’t only for the holidays! We were reminiscing about the holidays, and stumbled across this recipe by Kara Lydon, RD – and boy are we glad we did! Not only are they super easy to make (don’t even need to be baked!), they are such a healthy treat! The main […]
UBC Healthy Recipe Series
UBC Healthy Recipe Series Check out this website containing healthy recipes that Stephanie helped create along with UBC Human Resources. She has included different breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert recipes!
Pink Plant-Based Smoothie Bowl
Pink Plant-Based Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls are not only Instagram-worthy, they’re an easy way to pack a lot of nutrients into your breakfast like protein, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals. You can easily make substitutions or change up the toppings to your preference! As always, if you try this recipe make sure to […]
Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Tacos Looking for ways to incorporate vegetables at breakfast, or simply trying to find a recipe to shake up your breakfast routine? Look no further than these delicious breakfast tacos, which are sure to impress your overnight guests or when it’s your turn to host brunch! Make this recipe vegan by using grated soy […]
Gluten-Free Coconut Lemon Bars
Gluten-Free Coconut Lemon Bars Do you have guests coming over that are raw or vegan or gluten-free? Wondering what you can make them that will satisfy while also meeting their dietary restrictions? Look no further than these beautiful, delicious coconut lemon bars! Best part is, you can make these ahead of time and store in […]