Dessert

It’s pumpkin season! Undoubtedly, there’s no better way to celebrate than with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. After all, fall baking is just so festive and fun. Plus, the comforting smell of these homemade pumpkin muffins will fill your home with extra warmth and goodness.  Ingredients ready for speedy assembly of these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip […]

Homemade applesauce is the best! And using an Instant Pot is a way to make this option with even greater ease. My Instant Pot Applesauce is not only simple but also extremely flavourful with cinnamon and all natural sweetness. That’s right – no added sugar or salt, which means it’s suitable for babies and people of all ages. Personally, I enjoyed […]

Let’s build an easy, balanced lunch plate! After all, the perfect way to celebrate Heart Month is with a fully make-ahead meal! I made mine with soft, jammy eggs on a bed of arugula. I also used freezer pumpkin banana muffins, crisp carrot sticks and succulent orange wedges. Plus, this meal ticks off all the boxes for […]

Bruschetta Salmon in Parchment Paper is a beautiful thing. Undoubtedly, you’ll enjoy succulent salmon that’s steamed intensely with the mingling bruschetta flavours. You see, I love buying fresh cherry tomatoes and making a quick bruschetta mix. Then, my bruschetta mixture gets stored in the fridge and added to sandwiches, pizzas or as a protein topping. […]

Peanut Butter Oat Prune Bites are a perfect holiday treat! These combine oats, prunes and chia seeds for a little extra sweetness and fibre. I love them served cold, but they can go on a platter and thaw in minutes. Additionally, the shredded coconut adds a festive, snowy look. What better way to celebrate the […]

These Pumpkin Banana Muffins will be your new fall baking favourite. If you’re an avid Dietetic Directions blog reader, you know that I’m in my third trimester of pregnancy and the nesting and preparation phase. This means I’m stocking up on delicious and nutritious freezer meals, like these Pumpkin Banana Muffins! These Pumpkin Banana Muffins […]

Absolutely love holiday baking, especially with these Candy Cane Black Bean Brownies! Just feels so festive to play Christmas music and bake with light snow falling. This year, I wanted to create a dessert that boosts fibre and nutrition using black beans. After all, legumes and their edible seed component (known as pulses) are a […]

Tis the season for getting together with loved ones and enjoying delicious foods, like these Snowy Peanut Butter & Flax Energy Balls. However, in the midst of a global COVID pandemic, things are looking a little different this year. We might be gathering only with our household or if we live alone, joining another household. […]

Are you looking for cheap, healthy meals? Me too. In fact, it can easily be done with foods like Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding. If you would like to know more, my newest blog features cheap, healthy meals for only $1 or $2 a serving. In that article, I highlighted my top five favourite budget-friendly foods. […]

The holiday baking season is upon us! If you are like my mother, you are certainly baking and freezing batches of cookies and treats for holiday entertaining. Today, I will be sharing my favourite recipe for Chewy Gingersnap Cookies. This recipe is a soft and festive cookie that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Gingersnap cookies are […]

Who doesn’t love a homemade apple crisp or a wild berry crumble?  There is unlimited versatility to use whatever seasonal fruit is available.   You can also use frozen fruit instead of the fresh and save time in washing and chopping. Warm crumble is best served over vanilla ice cream and enjoyed with family. Serves: 6-8 […]

To celebrate the holiday season, I made these tasty Christmas cookies!   I decided to use the whole grains barley and oats since they are rich in beta glucan, which is beneficial for cholesterol lowering and boosting immunity. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Serves: 30-40 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup […]