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Carrot Cake Energy Balls

A wholesome, nutrient-packed snack that’s perfect for a quick energy boost! Ingredients: Vegetable: 1 cup carrot – peeled and chopped       (about 2 medium carrots) Dry Ingredients: ½ cup walnuts 2 tbsp flaxseed meal ⅔ cup dry shredded coconut 1 cup oats (instant or rolled) ¼ tsp fresh…
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Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad

As the days grow crisp and cozy, our bodies naturally crave warmth and nourishment from the earth’s harvest. November brings a bounty of grounding ingredients — sweet potatoes, pears, kale, and winter squash — all packed with nutrients to support energy and immune balance through the season. This month’s featured…
Rainbow Veggie Wraps Recipe
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Rainbow Veggie Wraps

Recipe of the Month – Rainbow Veggie WrapsLooking for a quick, healthy, and colourful lunch? These Rainbow Veggie Wraps are as fun to make as they are to eat! Packed with vibrant vegetables and creamy hummus, they’re perfect for busy days, school lunches, or a light dinner. Ingredients Whole-grain wraps…
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One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is the perfect weeknight dinner—flavourful, fuss-free, and all made in a single pot. Juicy, golden-browned chicken is nestled into zesty lemon-infused rice, simmered in a savoury broth with fresh herbs and garlic. This dish brings Mediterranean comfort to your table with minimal cleanup…
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Spiced Pineapple Mule Mocktail

I had the pleasure of attending the first mocktail class at Lakehouse Kitchens. It was a delight and a highlight during dry January. I’d love to share the recipe with you so you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail sans alcohol! Hands on time: 15 minsTotal time: 15 minsServes 1  Ingredients 1.5…
Baskets of purple eggplants to choose from to make eggplant dumplings alla parmigiana.
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Eggplant Dumplings Alla Parmigiana

If you like melanzane alla parmigiana, this dish tastes just like the Italian classic but in dumpling form. The dumplings are gloriously rich and cheesy and yet somehow incredibly light. You can make the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the…
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Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad

As we head into the fall, you probably notice that your food habits trend more towards warm and cozy. This salad is a quick and easy way to keep eating your veggies without sacrificing taste! Bursting with flavour and so easy to make in minutes, it’s a great addition to…
Three raspberry fudge brownies stacked on a white side plate with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries scattered around the plate.
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No-flour, Gooey and Delicious Fudgy Brownie Recipe

Be prepared the next time your chocolate cravings hit with this quick and easy, oh-so-good fudgy brownie recipe. Made without flour, these brownies are deliciously gooey and a great dessert to bring to a potluck or enjoy with the family as an after-dinner treat. We especially like the addition of…
blue plate on a marble countertop with two slicces of gluten-free banana bread
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Banana Bread: Super Moist, Gluten-Free & Delicious

If you are anything like me, your freezer may be overflowing with frozen black bananas! This banana bread recipe never fails and the end product is devoured within 24 hours. Gluten-free baking can be nutritious and delicious. My go-to secret and recommendation is to cut your GF flour in half…
gluten-free cinnamon roll muffin in a muffin pan with browned top
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Enjoy a classic cinnamon roll, but in a gluten-free muffin. Enjoy all the flavour of a cinnamon bun, without all the work! Cinnamon is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These delicious muffins come with a dairy-free option as well. Ingredients Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/8 teaspoon salt…
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Gluten Free Pizza

Pizza is one of those Friday night meals at my house that we can’t live without. My family likes to make our own personalized pizza, so everyone is happy. Get the kids to make the gluten free dough and grate the cheese so everyone is involved. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups…
instapot black bean soup served in a white bowl with a lime on the side
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Instapot Black Bean Soup – Simple 10 Ingredients

We love recommending any recipe that is bean-related for some simple facts: it is rich in protein, fibre and iron; it is cost effective and it makes for a healthy, hearty, and easy plant-based meal (dairy excluded)! This Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is healthy, hearty, and easy to make!…
a tabletop view of gluten-free sweet potato shepherd's pie, with herbs around the bowl for decoration
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

A balanced and satisfying meal, this meat- and veggie-loaded shepherd’s pie with sweet potato topping is full of nutrition. This dish freezes well, so you can go ahead and double the recipe and freeze one for a future meal. Feel free to substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. Ingredients For Shepherd’s Pie Filling:…
green gut healing smoothie in two glasses on a stone counter with pineapple chunks as garnish
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Gut Healing Spring Smoothie

Spring is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and give your digestive system a little extra love. This gut-healing smoothie is our go-to recipe when we want to start the day light, energised, and feeling our best. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and natural probiotics, it’s designed to soothe your gut,…
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes with cashew icing.
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Decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cake / Cupcakes – Gluten Free

Looking for a dairy-free, gluten-free dessert? These decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes are delicious, moist and nutritious! This recipe can be used to make cupcakes or cakes, and once cooled pairs beautifully with Dairy-free Cashew Vanilla Icing. Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 -60 minutes Total time:  45-60 minutes Ingredients 2 cup…
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Dairy-Free Cashew Vanilla Icing  

Dairy-Free desserts can still be delicious! If you are unable to have dairy, cream, or any form of whey or casein protein, soaked cashews make a delightful topping to any carrot cake, loaf or cupcake recipe. For your next creation, be sure to try out this cashew vanilla icing recipe.…
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Red Thai Curry Fettuccini

Warm up your cool autumn evenings with this delicious, savoury pasta recipe. This Red Thai Curry Fettuccini whips up in about 20 minutes and uses easily accessible ingredients that you can find in almost any grocery store. Try this leftover-friendly recipe as part of your meal prep or as an…
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Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies

These vegan chai pecan cookies are aromatic, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and full of rich chai spices, soft texture and pecans. This recipe uses the Chai Spice blend from our local Kelowna Don-O-Ray Farms containing a ground blend of fennel seed, black cardoon, cloves and cinnamon. Dry Ingredients 1 ¼ cups Oat…
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Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

If you feel like a home-made one-pot dish in 25 minutes – this Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup is for you – you just need to prep the spice blend in advance!  This recipe is loaded with veggies & warm Thai spices to satisfy your belly on a cold winter night.…
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Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

Can’t find a tofurkey? This dish offers a perfect savoury-sweet contrast of tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze coupled with a hearty loaf. It fulfills every requirement of a holiday dinner main dish. A whole foods, plant-based alternative to the holiday turkey or tofurkey. Try this delicious and interesting Vegan Loaf for your…
Creamy Indian Korma Over Rice in a black enamel bowl.
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Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma

Warm up on a cold winter day with this Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma recipe. Aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk make for a healthy and satisfying vegan dish. INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, roughly chopped…
Vegetarian Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans plated on a marble platter
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Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

A delicious twist on green beans and potatoes – Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans Ingredients Roasted Veg: 2 pounds Yukon gold yellow or red potatoes chopped into ½ inch cubes 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lb green beans, chopped into 1 inch pieces Fine sea salt…
Lentil soup topped with cilantro on a marble countertop
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Glowing Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup

Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free – all this and the best lentil soup we’ve had yet! Lentils are rich in fibre, folate and at least 7 different minerals. They are a also great source of protein in a vegan diet. We love this soup as it relies mostly on pantry staples.…
Vegan quinoa chocolate chip cookies on a wooden cutting board with a small white bowl holding a few cookies
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Vegan Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free

Quinoa is one of our favourite grains to work with and recommend. Because quinoa flour is high in protein, it will bake similarly to regular flour and result in a delicious melt-in-your-mouth, soft cookie. Quinoa flour is a wonderful option for gluten-sensitive or allergic patients and is rich in fibre,…
Buckwheat Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam
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Buckwheat Almond Thumbprint Cookies

These buckwheat cookies were so delicious, we made them twice in one week!  Buckwheat has a delicious nutty flavour and when combined with almonds, is a nutrient-dense treat. These are soft and chewy, and the organic strawberry jam makes the perfect addition. Ingredients 1 cup Organic Light Buckwheat or Sprouted Buckwheat…
Vegan wild mushroom soup served in a red bowl with gluten free bread on the side
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Wild Mushroom Soup

A recent study was published touting mushrooms for their brain health benefits. Mushrooms are not just full of protein but they are rich in ergothioneine – a potent antioxidant, similar to glutathione, that helps to reduce mild cognitive decline and protect our energy-producing mitochondria. Homemade mushroom soup doesn’t take too much…
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Roasted Buddha Bowl With Cashew Nuts

As we ease into spring with warmer days ahead and perhaps the innate desire to cleanse, we invite you to try a novel way to increase your brassicaceae content with this Roasted Buddha Bowl. Cruciferous vegetables such as these are naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins, and provide antioxidants and…
Vegetarian red beet borscht soup in bowls on an old wooden background
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Red Beet Borscht Soup

Borscht is a nutrient-dense, cleansing soup, originating from Ukraine. The number of vitamins and minerals in the beetroot are what makes borscht a true nutritional powerhouse. A few of the notable health benefits include reduction of blood pressure, stomach, liver, and heart protection and cleansing of the blood and circulatory…
Delicious Chicken Zoodle Soup in a bowl, garnished with parsley
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Chicken Zoodle Soup

Looking for a comforting, cozy, and healthy option for dinner? Look no further! This Chicken Zoodle Soup recipe is loaded with veggies and chicken, guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly winter evening. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make. A feel-good option for when you’re feeling under-the-weather, or…
closeup of chicken noodle stir fry with broccoli, chicken and red pepper
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Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

Chicken Noodle Stir-fry This chicken noodle stir-fry recipe is healthy and delicious. With flavourful veggies and juicy chicken, this colourful dinner option is sure to become a family favourite. Ingredients ½ a bunch of fresh coriander 3 cloves of garlic 5 cm piece of ginger 1 bunch of spring onions…
Apple Cider Citrus Turkey Brine Recipe cooking in a pot on the stove
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Brine Recipe for Juicy Roast Turkey

This Brine Recipe has become our favourite way to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other reason we can think of. We hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as we do! Ingredients  6 litres of water 1 large orange or 2 smaller (quartered)…
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins These healthy pumpkin muffins are naturally gluten-free, sweetened with maple syrup, quick and easy to make, and so perfectly delicious for welcoming us into Autumn. TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS   PREP TIME: 15 MINS     COOK TIME: 15 MINS Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats* 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, homemade or…
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Crispy Panko Tofu on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing

Our farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh leafy greens this time of year and the spinach is as crisp and tasty as ever. If you don’t own a copy of the Whitewater Recipe books (they have a few), then you are in for a treat! This is a fresh, vegan-friendly…
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Arugula Salad: Mango, Macadamia and Avocado

Arugula is one of our favourite greens for a fresh appetite-stimulating salad. It’s now in season and available everywhere. If you find that Arugula is too bitter for you to enjoy (as it can be later in the summer months), don’t throw it out! A simple squeeze of lemon and…
keto friendly sausage stuffed mushrooms
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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – Keto Friendly

Now that the weather is beautiful and we are socializing a bit more, these are a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer. These hearty stuffed mushrooms are loaded with cream cheese, spinach, and sausage. A quick tip on washing mushrooms – you don’t! Rather, take a wet paper towel or a wet cloth…
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Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie

This smoothie makes a great nutritious dessert or a sweet afternoon energizing drink. It is nut-free and high in plant-based protein. Additionally, hemp and chia seeds are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Raw cacao is very high in antioxidants, even more than regular cocoa powder. The pear can be…
Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing Served Over an Arugula Salad
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Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing

Spice up your salads with a new twist. This salad dressing packs an extra punch of garlic for heart health and livens up your taste buds. Make ahead of time and pair with some fresh spinach, arugula or spring greens, a handful of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.…
Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread sliced on cutting board
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Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread, gluten-free

This vegan zucchini bread can easily be made into muffins that are moist, delicious and healthy! This is a gluten-free version, but you may also use regular flour if you wish. You can also freeze the second loaf for future use. This is a great breakfast loaf with butter and…
allergy-free energy balls – mind body soul kelowna
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Allergy-Friendly Energy Balls

As more children and adults develop allergies, it can be a bit tricky to pack healthy accommodating snacks for school and work. This energy ball recipe skips on the nuts and uses black beans as the main protein base. Black beans are not only rich in protein but also in…
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Recipe: Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

The weather has taken a turn for the cold. This roasted tomato soup will satisfy your taste buds and delight your insides. If you think that forgoing animal products means you’ll never get to have a cream-based soup, think again! This soup is rich and creamy thanks to the coconut…
Two jars of overnight chocolate chia seed pudding topped with bananas, apples, and nuts
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Recipe: Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Simple, six ingredient chocolate chia seed pudding that’s naturally sweetened and so thick and creamy. It’s loaded with nutrients and perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert! Author: Minimalist Baker Recipe type: Dessert, breakfast Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins (not including chilling) Serves: 4…

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