Spicy Salmon Rice Balls
Spicy Salmon Rice Balls Looking for something to spice up dinner at home (literally and figuratively!) or need a crowd-pleasing dish to take to a potluck? Here is our recipe for spicy salmon balls! Health Canada recommends that Canadians consume at least 2 servings of fatty fish per week to get enough omega-3 essential fatty […]
Plant Based Smoothie Bowl
Plant Based Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls are a delicious, gorgeous way to incorporate more fruit and plant-based proteins into your morning. They can also be used a refreshing snack! We love smoothies, and smoothie bowls, because of how easy it is to make them just how YOU like them – plus we love arranging them […]
Vegan Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins
Vegan Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins Looking for delicious baking recipes that are also vegan? Check out these chocolate chunk banana muffins! If you pair these muffins with a piece of fruit and a source of protein, you’ve got a quick and easy breakfast to take on those busy work or school mornings. For omnivores, choose […]
Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats Always running short on time during your weekday mornings? Having trouble finding a healthy breakfast that is also quick and easy? Look no further that overnight oatmeal! Overnight oatmeal is a quick, healthy recipe that you can prepare at the start of your week to make sure your weekdays start off with a […]
4-Ingredient Spicy Baked Tofu
4-Ingredient Spicy Baked Tofu This tofu recipe is the perfect addition to a salad, stir fry, wrap, or even on its own as a snack! Tofu is a soy product, which means it’s an excellent source of protein, iron, as well as other vitamins and minerals. If you choose a tofu product set with calcium […]
Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast Ah avocado toast – the epitome of the millennial generation, no? Or, according to this news article, the reason why millennials cannot get into the real estate market. All jokes aside, avocado toast is delicious – and it’s also a really great way to sneak more veggies into your breakfast (or whatever meal […]
Trail Mix Cookies
Trail Mix Cookies Trail mix is an on-the-go snack easily made at home – just pack with a variety of unsalted nuts and seeds for healthy fat, fibre, and protein. Add in some dried fruit for sweetness, some dark chocolate for flavour (as well as antioxidants) – and you’ve got the perfect snack for the […]
Baked Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Cups
Baked Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Cups These baked banana chocolate oatmeal cups are perfect for an easy and delicious breakfast for busy weekdays! It requires only one bowl and takes 30 minutes to whip up. This recipe uses rolled oats, which contain more fibre than instant or quick oats, to keep you feeling fuller for longer. […]
Rainbow Rolls
Rainbow Rolls These Rainbow Rolls are the perfect way to enjoy loads of fresh veggies and pair great with baked tofu and a peanut lime sauce! Incorporating fruits and vegetables in a wide range of colours ensures you get a variety of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals for optimal health and reduced risk of chronic disease. […]
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry Orange Muffins Cranberries and oranges are loaded with one of the most important antioxidants, vitamin C. Vitamin C is required for collagen synthesis, collagen provides structure for our skin and bones and is the most abundant protein in our body! Vitamin C also helps with iron absorption, reducing your risk of developing cancer and […]
Banana Bread Granola
Banana Bread Granola This quick and delicious granola recipe not only gives you the satisfying taste and smell of banana bread, it is packed with fibre, protein, and healthy fats! Pair this granola with a source of protein, such as plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened, fortified soy milk, and top with berries or fruit for […]
Creamy, Crunchy Nut Butter Bars
Creamy, Crunchy Nut Butter Bars Looking for some snack inspiration? Or something easy to grab for breakfast on-the-go? These nut butter bars are sure to please with how creamy and crunchy they are, at the same time! They are quick to whip up on a Sunday to use for the rest of the week and, […]
Choc Chunk Brownie Cookies
Choc Chunk Brownie Cookies What’s better: brownies or cookies? How about BROWNIE COOKIES!? These are a crowd-pleaser as they are crispy on the outside but oh-so-gooey on the inside! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag us on social media @VancouverDietitians and let us know how they turn out! Ingredients: Topping: Recipe: #baking […]
Blueberry Banana Oat Bread
Blueberry Banana Oat Bread September is fast approaching and so is the need for nut-free school lunches and snacks! Here is a nut-free, school-friendly recipe for Blueberry Banana Oat Bread! Pair this with some cheese, hard boiled egg, or nut-free seed butter for a delicious, filling recess snack! Ingredients: Recipe: #baking #healthybaking #vegan #vegetarian #schoollunch
Sweet Potato Chickpea Coconut Curry
Sweet Potato Chickpea Coconut Curry One of the most common reasons our clients give for not having homemade dinners is lack of time and energy on busy weekday evenings; or not having something easy to grab to take for lunches at work or school. To that we say: batch cooking! Make the time you do […]
Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette This recipe is not only bursting with flavour and nutrition, but is the perfect recipe to meal prep at the start of your week for easy-to-grab lunches for work or school! This Quinoa Black Bean Salad is full of fibre, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that […]
Nut-Free No-Bake Granola Bars
Nut-Free No-Bake Granola Bars School is back in session! To celebrate, here is a nut-free granola bar recipe that can easily also be made gluten-free and is ready in 20 minutes! No baking required! These granola bars are high in fibre and have some protein too. Pack them for a recess or after school snack, […]
Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats We know how rushed and busy weekday mornings can be – trying to get out the door for school or work, but a filling, satisfying breakfast can give you the energy for a great start to your day! It doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming, make this Chunky Monkey […]
Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Chocolate Chip Protein Balls Finding a healthy snack that is loaded with nutrients and keeps you satisfied can be difficult when on the go. That’s why these 8 ingredient protein balls are an easy way to prepare a delicious grab-and-go snack that’s packed with protein, healthy fats and fibre! We use rolled-oats in our protein […]
5-Minute Tofu Scramble
5-Minute Tofu Scramble Tofu is not only a nutrient dense food, but a very versatile one at that! Tofu comes in a variety of textures and choosing the right firmness depends on what you want to use it for. Looking to blend tofu into your soups, sauces, or smoothies? Choose soft or silken tofu. Looking […]