Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, rinsed & cut into wedges1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp salt1 tsp sugar1/4 tsp ground cinnamonCooking spray Instructions: Preheat oven to 375...
Appetizers & Snacks
Simple Roasted Chickpea Snack
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp cumin powder1 tsp garlic powder½ tsp chili powderPinch of saltPinch of black pepperDash of crushed red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper) Instructions:...
Easy Hummus
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed & drained (reserve the liquid from the can)1 clove garlic, crushed (or 1 tsp garlic powder)1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp salt1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp olive oil (or sesame oil) NOTE - If using dried...
Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper
Yield: 2 cups Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen shelled edamame2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp freshly-cracked black pepper (or 1-2 teaspoons alternate seasoning) Instructions: If you have time, thaw the edamame for an hour or...
Bananaberry Bombs
Moist banana-blueberry muffins. Substitute blueberries for chocolate chips as an extra treat!
Classic Guacamole
Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips or as a delicious burger topper!
Groovy Granola
This is an easy recipe loaded with good nutrition! Top your favorite yogurt with fresh or frozen thawed berries & this granola for a balanced breakfast!
Feel Good Hearty Granola Bars
Yield: 14-16 large bars Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (360 g) mashed ripe banana (about 3 large)1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract2 cups (200 g) rolled oats1/2 to 3/4 cup (60 to 90 g) dried cherries, cranberries, or blueberries, to taste*1/2 cup (50 g) walnuts,...
English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 Whole-wheat English muffins 2 tbsp olive oil, divided4 slices (3 oz) Canadian Bacon, thinly sliced into strips3 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped1/2 cup Marinara sauce1 cup (4 oz) shredded part-skim...
Bran Muffins
Yield: 12 muffins or 48 mini muffins Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour¾ cup brown sugar1 cup natural bran½ tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar1/3 cup canola oil1 egg Instructions: Mix together vinegar and milk in small...