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.… Continue reading Postpartum Meal Prep
Category: Plant-based Mains
Gnocchi in Rose Sauce
Yields 4-6 servings.15 minute prep & cook time. This dish is a beautiful mix of using whole-foods with dairy-alternatives for a good comfort meal, with the inclusion of one of my favourite veggie blends: onion, zucchini, and mushrooms! While the ingredients list may look long, this meal actually comes together in about 15 minutes for… Continue reading Gnocchi in Rose Sauce
Apple Almond Toast
Ingredients: 1 slice of your favourite whole grain bread (sourdough is amazing) 2 tsp almond butter (or my favourite 3 nut butter) 1 apple, diced 1 tsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Buffalo Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Fries Fall is fast approaching, but I’ve got a couple more great summer recipes to share before we get there! I love this recipe as a quick and light lunch or dinner. It’s crisp, fresh, with just the right amount of spicy kick. Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu1/3… Continue reading Buffalo Tofu Lettuce Wraps
BBQ Rainbow Bean Bowls
Makes 2 bowls.1 hour prep time.8 plant points. This bowl is the perfect summer meal. A little bit of everything fresh, with sweet notes from the grilled corn and two sauces. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice1 can (or 1.5 cups cooked) beans of choice (a mix of chickpeas & navy beans is delicious)¼ -… Continue reading BBQ Rainbow Bean Bowls
Sushi Bowls
Vegan Sushi Bowl. Makes: 4 bowls.Prep/Cook time: 20 minutes. This recipe has been a family favourite for years, adapted from the cookbook Skinnytaste: One & Done. As we've grown into a predominately plant-based diet, I modified it with my own spin. It's truly the perfect balanced bowl - high protein, filling carbohydrates, powerful leafy greens,… Continue reading Sushi Bowls
Goddess Bowl
Makes 2 large bowls.10 minute prep time. This recipe is a Chopped Leaf copycat. I love recreating our favourite restaurant / takeout items at home, mainly because, it’s cheaper! I simply noted the whole food ingredients from the bowl at the restaurant, and found a dressing recipe online. I cannot take credit for the dressing,… Continue reading Goddess Bowl
Thai Soup
Thai Soup Makes 8 servings.10 minute prep time.45 minute cook time (stovetop). This soup is the ultimate winter-comfort meal. The best part about it? It's the kind of meal where you throw everything in one pot, set to cook, and walk away. I've made it both on the stove top and in a slow cooker,… Continue reading Thai Soup
Tenders & Fries
Tofu tenders, homemade fries, cheezy broccoli trees. Makes 3-4 servings. 10 minute prep time.15-20 minute cook time. The classic kid meal. And quite honestly, my favourite plate since before I had a kid! It's a staple for many households from the frozen foods section of the nearest grocery store. Thing is, those frozen products have… Continue reading Tenders & Fries
Greens, Beans & Love Always 