All in Yum
My last blog post was all about what I think makes for a healthy lifestyle and of course number 2 on that list behind sleep, was good nutrition.
Easier said than done, I know!
For this post, I want to highlight the tools in the kitchen that make life easier and help me prep meals faster. Please feel free to share what are your go to tools!
Without further adieu, here are my 5 Must haves and 4 Really, Really Helpful gadgets:
There are several protein bar/balls on the market. Some are good, meaning they are fairly healthy with wholesome ingredients and others are really bad with nothing but sugar and unhealthy fats in them.
Protein bars are super convenient, portable and easy to eat when in a hurry. There is definitely a time and place for a protein bar every once in awhile.
Unfortunately, I get horrible indigestion from everyone I try and I have tried with great expectations so many, without luck.
So, here is my recipe for homemade protein bars/balls, that don’t upset my stomach. This recipe is versatile, add in whatever you like, make it as health as you want, be creative. If you have leftover baking ingredients in your pantry this is a good way to use them up.
Looking for something sweet? Here is a fantastic recipe that is healthy and delicious. Super easy to throw together with the staples in your pantry.
This is a very versatile recipe you can use whatever bean or legume you have on hand and any of your favourite spices! This is just a guideline, be creative and enjoy!!
Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potato
Ingredients: For 1 serving
1 Sweet Potato or /Yam (medium size)
3/4 tsp Vegetable Broth
1/4 Yellow Onion (chopped)
1/4 Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped)
1/2 Garlic (clove, minced)
1 1/8 tsps Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Oregano
1/8 tsp Cumin
1/2 cup Black Beans (cooked, drained, rinsed)
1 1/3 tbsps Water
1 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
I feel life is too short to not eat good food, and for me I like dessert, a lot! But, it is important to eat well. Here is a Pear & Almond Cake that is easy to whip up and that is pretty healthy!
It is based on one of my clients favourite cakes, The Wacky Cake, thanks for introducing me Theresa!! I of course made it my own.
This is an adaptable cake recipe, the original one was a chocolate cake. Add in your own flare or spices or fruit. I hope you like it!
My mom makes these awesome seed crackers that I actually hide so I don’t have to share, thank God men don’t look to the back of refrigerators or cupboards!! Here is the recipe, I am not sure where she got it from so I am giving her full credit! Thanks Ma!!
Seed Crackers
Ingredients:
1/3 cup almond flour
1/3 sunflower seeds
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup flaxseeds or chia
1/3 cups sesame seeds
1 tbsp ground psyllium husk powder
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup boiling water
