5 2 Published Oct 01, 2024 Usually when I bake with oat flour I do a combination of oat flour and almond flour (like with my tahini banana bread and protein banana bread) because oat flour on its own can sometimes lead to dense baked goods, but not with this recipe! I was so pumped that this banana bread didn’t turn out dense. It’s moist, fluffy and seriously has the BEST texture!...

This Sumac Smoked Salmon Dip was actually our dinner two nights in a row, and now I’ve slathered the rest of it on a bagel and having it for brunch! Usually a recipe for a blog post takes me several days to plan, test/make, photograph, write, edit and publish. But this sumac smoked salmon dip took less than 24 hours from conception to execution, and now it’s on the blog!...

You’ll Need: – Sugar cookie dough – lolly pop sticks: You can find these at craft and cooking stores. They also sell them in the Wilton section at Walmart. They come in assorted sizes. See my commentary below on size options. – Glacé Icing (or royal icing if your that type of person) I think Wilton even makes an icing in a tube- I saw some at Walmart the other day....

We are back from a super quick weekend beach trip and man, was that so lovely! It was less than 48 hours, but we packed in some serious beach time, pool time, great eats and lots of fun family playing! Plus, the salt air and pretty horizons just seemed to breathe some new life into me. It had been too long I think! (Also so thankful that we should be able to go back next month for a slightly longer trip....

Avocado toast is my go-to breakfast these days. I used to be a sweet breakfast person, eating only oatmeal with fruit, peanut butter toast or a green smoothie every morning. Then I gave avocado toast a try and never looked back! It is SO incredibly delicious, and I love how full and energized I am until lunch time. If I happen to eat something else for breakfast (pancakes, waffles, tofu scramble, cinnamon rolls…) I will often eat avocado toast for lunch or an afternoon snack because I love it so much....

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Waffles These waffles are made with a whole can of pumpkin and plenty of pumpkin pie spices. They’re made in just 1 bowl and can be whipped up FAST on a Fall weekend morning! You can make several substitutions depending on your needs, be it oil free, gluten free, whole grain and more. Let’s make some pumpkin waffles! How to make vegan pumpkin waffles, step by step: First, preheat your waffle iron....

If you’re craving a healthy asian flavour, then stirred fried vegetables in hot garlic sauce is a dish you should definitely try out for yourself. The tone and tastes of the vegetables in the hot garlic sauce are influenced by Indian-Chinese fusion cuisine, with garlic and red chilli serving as the main flavour components. If you’re seeking for a one-pot vegan supper with a lot of fresh vegetables, this is a great option and it pairs well with rice or noodles....

5 6 Published Oct 21, 2022, Updated Jul 11, 2023 Green chili (aka chili verde) is typically made with pork and doesn’t have beans, but I wanted to make a vegetarian version since we don’t eat a ton of pork. It’s also traditionally made with fresh green chiles, but sometimes they can be hard to come by so I opted for the convenience of canned Hatch green chiles. While this EBF version might not be the traditional green chili you’ve had in the past, it’s still equally as delicious and I can’t wait for you to try it!...

10 Published Aug 12, 2016, Updated Jun 18, 2023 I’m back from Canada and basically dying from the humidity here in Richmond. It’s insane. The weather in Winnipeg was so refreshing and totally made me ready for fall. I can’t wait to share more details about my trip soon, but in the meantime I have a quick walking HIIT treadmill workout for you today. Lately I’ve cut way back on my workout routine and have just been doing yoga classes (primarily restorative) and a good bit of walking....

Laundry is my favorite chore (if there is such a thing) because while I fold laundry, I can watch TV with absolutely no guilt. This is when I catch up on The Amazing Race and The Next Food Network Star and Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant (I mean…all those TED talks and Masterpiece Theatre.) Basically anything my husband is not interested in watching with me. So I was folding laundry and catching up with Karley and Jordan in two particularly depressing episodes of not-Masterpiece-Theatre and an episode of Rachael Ray popped on....

This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. We are back from a lovely long weekend at the beach, a last-minute get-away before the kiddos start school. Which happens tomorrow. We’ve got a “meet the teacher” visit this morning, which I’m thankful for because they are both going to a new school this year and are maybe feeling a little nervous....

The Basics of Yogurt and Curd Yogurt and curd both start with milk, which undergoes a fermentation process. This is where the similarities mostly end and the interesting differences begin. When it comes to dairy products, yogurt and curd are two of the most beloved and widely consumed items around the world. Despite their similarities, yogurt and curd are distinct in many ways, from how they are made to their nutritional profiles....

We have lots of yummy zucchini recipes, and honestly if it were up to me, I’d make Chocolate Zucchini Bread every single day, but my thighs contest. So I’m always looking for new ways to use it. Fritters are super quick and easy, and although they taste all crispy and fried, I’ve cut down on extra stuff so these are mostly zucchini, and pretty darn healthy! At under 30 calories each, these are such an awesome snack or side dish because they taste so, so yummy....

My awesome sister in law is a native of Slovenia, and when she invited me to head back there with her and her two daughters I didn’t hesitate for a single second. Yes! The small-world part of this story is that my very own family comes from Slovenia, which is part of former Yugoslavia. My great grandmother’s family was from a small town very close to where my sister-in-law is from....

It’s mid-week and we are almost to Thanksgiving! Is that freaking you out or making you super excited? Me, I’m super excited. I’ve got a few days off from my day job as a health and nutrition editor and some fun family time planned. We’re gonna get in some beach time, some boat time, a 5K turkey trot and ALL kinds of good eats. Hello, happy place! I’ll be around here on the blog but I also plan to kick back a little bit and enjoy some vacation time!...

5 4 Published Aug 19, 2024, Updated Nov 05, 2024 They call it “sweet salmon” and we’ve basically been making it at least once a week, sometimes twice. That’s how much they like it. Not only is this salmon delicious, but it’s so easy to whip up. All you need is salmon, date syrup and a few seasonings… that’s it! Plus, it cooks up in under 10 minutes in the air fryer making it the perfect recipe for busy weeknight dinners....

And the shrimp body is cooked just long enough so that it’s tender and juicy and coated with that thick, luscious sauce/gravy. It’s on of our favorite curry recipes! An easy recipe that can be adapted for any type of prawn or shrimp you have at hand. If you love shrimp curry, then I guarantee that this will be the best you’ve ever had! 🙂 Having grown up in an island with ready access to seafood, I’ve eaten shrimp often and in many different ways, but NEVER in a more deeply flavorful and aromatic way than this authentic Sri Lankan Prawn Curry (Shrimp Curry)!...

5 2 Published Jun 14, 2023, Updated Aug 28, 2023 Not only do avocados add a variety of nutritional benefits, but they also add a creaminess that makes smoothies feel more like a luxurious milkshake. Trust me, once you try this avocado smoothie, you’ll be hooked! Why You’ll Love This Smoothie This smoothie is made with only 5 simple ingredients And no frozen banana needed! It has a delicious creamy texture that tastes like a milkshake....

Previously, I’ve shared my easy baked Parmesan chicken, which is great for a last-minute family dinner that has great flavor and a delicious crust. Today, it’s a different version of that, and it’s a recipe that comes from my aunt. She gave me a packet of her favorite go-to recipes years ago and this one definitely drew my attention. These cheesy chicken breasts have a combination of cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese and they are buttery and crunchy and delicious....

4.71 49 Published Jun 02, 2023, Updated Jun 18, 2023 I kept it super simple with this banana almond butter smoothie. It’s made with just four ingredients, three if you don’t count the ice and it’s really delicious. This smoothie isn’t super thick or heavy, but it still has some healthy fat and protein so it makes for a filling snack, for both adults and kids. I’ve always loved the combo of banana and almond butter (especially on toast), but it’s so amazing in smoothie form too!...