Kristin

Curried Broccoli Salad

March 13, 2013 by Kristin

6 cups broccoli florets 1/2 cup red onion diced 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1-2 tsp curry powder 2 tbs apple cider vinegar 1/8 cup sugar pinch of salt Combine broccoli, onion, raisins and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. In a small bowl mix together yogurt, curry, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, toss together to coat, and let sit for a few hours or overnight. **Thanks to Michelle for […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Sides • Tags: broccoli, raisin, red onion, yogurt

Best Pancakes/Harry’s Pancakes

March 9, 2013 by Kristin

2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3 tbs sugar 75 ml best oil (or butter) milk 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 very ripe banana or my favourite, 1 cup fresh blueberries Sometimes you have to frame your best…

Categories: Breakfast • Tags: banana, blueberries

Banana Protein Bread

March 7, 2013 by Kristin

2 ripe bananas 1 cup oat flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 3 egg whites 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 cup plain non fat greek yogurt 1 tbs maple syrup 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of salt Preheat oven to 350. In medium size bowl, mash bananas until smooth then add remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased pan, 8×8 for smaller squares or 8×4 for a loaf. Bake for 25-30 minutes or […]

Categories: Breakfast, Snacks • Tags: banana, maple syrup, oat flour, protein

Cauliflower Couscous

March 6, 2013 by Kristin

1 head of cauliflower 1 carrot 1 red pepper 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes 1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted) Large handful of chopped basil Large handful of chopped parsley Large handful of chopped cilantro Small handful of chopped mint Best olive oil Juice of half a lemon Salt and Pepper Grate cauliflower into a large bowl to get little pieces that resemble couscous in consistency. Add finely dice carrot, pepper, tomatoes, and olives. Chop herbs and and toss into the bowl […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Sides • Tags: basil, cauliflower, cilantro, mint, parsley, tomato, vegan

Home made granola

March 5, 2013 by Kristin

2 cups old fashioned oats 1 1/3 cups raw slivered almonds 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut 3 tbs unsalted butter 1/4 cup raw honey 1 cup dried apricots 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup mixed nuts (unsalted) maple syrup 1. Preheat oven to 300 F 2. Combine oats, almonds, and coconut in a large bowl. Melt the butter and honey and add to the mixture. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 min (until […]

Categories: Breakfast • Tags: coconut, honey, maple syrup, oats

Healthy Granola Bites

March 5, 2013 by Kristin

3 very ripe bananas 2 cups oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/2 nuts (I used chopped walnuts) 1/4 cup carob chips 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla In a medium bowl mash bananas and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Let mixture sit for 15 minutes, then pre-heat oven to 350. While the oven is heating up, roll mixture into small balls, and press into flattened shape on […]

Categories: Snacks • Tags: banana, oats

Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

March 4, 2013 by Kristin

1/2 cup blueberries 1 banana 1/4 avocado 2 stalks of kale (leaves only) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tsp raw honey 1 tsp maca powder 1 tsp ground chia seeds 1 scoop of yogurt Add milk and or water to desired thickness and blend

Categories: Breakfast, Snacks • Tags: avocado, banana, blueberries, kale

Cabbage Borscht

March 3, 2013 by Kristin

1 cabbage 4 potatoes 1 large onion 1 green pepper 2 carrots 4 large tomatoes 1 large handful of fresh dill 3 tsp dill seed 1/4 cup butter Salt and Pepper Combine and cook chopped cabbage, onion, and green pepper in a large stock pot with butter and a cup of water. Add more water (for desired thickness and as space in pot allows), along with cubed potatoes, diced tomatoes, grated carrots, and dill. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch • Tags: cabbage, dill, potato

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