Tomato Salsa with Baked Pita Chips
(vegan, nut free) This homemade tomato salsa is so fresh and only takes 5 minutes to make. All you have to do is blend everything together in a small food processor and blender (and if you don’t have food processor or blender, just chop everything and mix it in a bowl). Pairs perfectly with baked pita […]
Spinach Basil Pesto
(vegan, gluten free) This spinach and basil pesto amps up conventional basil pesto with a boost of spinach. You may also add in some parmesan or Romano cheese if you’d like! Use it in pasta, wraps, sandwiches, as a dip for crackers and veggies, or even on pizza. Related Recipes
Granola Cluster Cookies
(vegetarian) Half granola – half cookie, this granola cluster cookies recipe is the ultimate balance of crunch and chew. It’s like a granola bar in the shape of a cookie, but one that you can make at home with minimal ingredients. They’re a great grab-and-go snack! You can use either honey or maple syrup in […]
Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls
(vegetarian, gluten free) One of my personal favourite snacks for on-the-go! This recipe could not be easier, just mix everything up in a bowl, pop in the fridge for 30 minutes, roll into balls, and that’s it! This recipe is also very customizable. Feel free to use different nut or seed butters or use different […]
Gingerbread Scones
(vegetarian, nut free) These gingerbread scones are simple to make, will make your house smell like a bakery, and are the perfect ginger-y addition to your holiday baking. They’re filled with ginger and cinnamon, and topped with a simple royal icing drizzle. If you’ve made the pumpkin scones here on the blog, you will love these! Related […]
Banana Blueberry Muffins
(vegetarian, gluten free) These banana blueberry muffins are essentially a cross between banana bread and blueberry muffins. They are quick and easy to make, and super delicious. They also can be made using buckwheat flour, which is a gluten free flour (despite “wheat” being in the name) or regular all-purpose flour. Perfect as a breakfast […]
Pumpkin Scones
(vegetarian, nut free) These pumpkin scones are like a homemade version of the Starbuck’s pumpkin scones. They’re fluffy, buttery, filled with pumpkin spice, and topped with a simple royal icing drizzle. I’ve always been slightly intimidated of scones, but after making these a few times I can honestly say they are much less fussy than […]
Homemade Cornbread
(vegetarian, nut free) This easy homemade cornbread is sweet, savoury, crumbly, buttery, and perfect as a side for chilli or soup. It can also be made into cornbread muffins (see the recipe notes)! Related Recipes
5-Minute Hummus
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) All it takes to make this 5-minute hummus is a few ingredients and a food processor or blender. However you can also mash the chickpeas by hand to make a quick “smashed hummus”. It’s a great grab-and-go snack for dipping cut up vegetables, crackers, or pita bread. Also great on […]
Rainbow Lentil Salad
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) This rainbow lentil salad is fresh, colourful, packed with veggies and plant based protein, and great for meal prepped lunches. I personally don’t measure out my vegetables or ingredients in this too precisely, so feel free to add as little or as much as you prefer. You could even add […]
Honey Cinnamon Granola
(vegetarian, gluten free) If you are looking for a simple, nutrient dense, no-nonsense granola recipe, this honey cinnamon granola is it. It’s crunchy, nutty, filled with cinnamon, and very simple to make (toss everything in a bowl, mix, and bake). Great for breakfast with some milk/yogurt and fruit, or just on its own as a […]
Cashew Dip 2 Ways
(vegan, gluten free) These cashew dips are an easy appetizer with veggies and crackers, and are also great spread on sandwiches/bagels! All you have to do is soak the cashews, blend them with some water, and add some flavour (spices, herbs, etc.). Related Recipes
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
(vegan, gluten free) This peanut butter banana smoothie is super refreshing and a great nutrient-packed snack! Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Related Recipes
Homemade Nut Butter
(vegan, gluten free) Making homemade nut butter is actually easier than it sounds! As long as you have a strong food processer, it will do most of the work for you. All you have to do is buy the nuts/seeds, put them in the food processor, blend on low speed for 5-10 minutes until smooth, […]