With 7g protein and 3g fibre, these protein muffins are great to keep in the freezer for a quick, healthy, and filling breakfast! Makes 60 muffins. This post contains affiliate links. As a kid we always had muffins in the freezer, ready to defrost for a quick breakfast. It only occurred to me the other day that this was a form of “batch cooking”… or batch baking, rather. Yeah, my mom was the original mealprepper, 30 years ahead of her time. #mymomiscoolerthanyourmom I pretty much always double a muffin recipe. If I’m going to take the time to bake muffins, … Read More
Chocolate Granola with Cherries and Quinoa
This chocolate granola only takes one bowl and 10 minutes of prep work! It’s studded with cherries and health boosted with chia seeds and quinoa. There came a time last February when it was suddenly Valentine’s Day and my Instagram feed was blowing up with wonderful heart-shaped kids’ food, and romantic chocolate-covered-fruit recipes. I felt like covering my face in shame. I’m the worst food blogger ever! I’m horrible at planning ahead for seasonal posts. I just go with the flow and cook/bake wherever the wind takes me…. so in December I’m baking Christmas cookies like a normal person, and I’ve … Read More
Eggless Double Chocolate Muffins
Much healthier than those giant double chocolate muffins found in the grocery store bakery! Eggless, high fibre, & great for school lunches! One of the most controversial things I’ve posted on Facebook was about school policies for food allergies. It had recently been in the news that a school division in Montreal decided to lift a ban on peanuts and other anaphylactic food allergens. I applauded the decision, which was based on research that shows schools with peanut bans actually don’t have lowered rates of accidental exposure than schools who allow peanuts. Instead, I suggested schools should switch their focus … Read More
Chocolate Mint Energy Balls (low sugar – no bake)
These energy balls are a convenient snack that provide a good balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, and filling protein! They’re low sugar and super easy to make: no food processor or baking required! why these energy balls are a smart choice Most of the energy ball recipes I’ve seen and tasted have been UBER sweet. There’s energy balls, and then there’s sugar balls. You might as well snack on candy! So I set out to create a tasty treat that with just enough sweetness… an energy ball that gets its energy from more than just sugar. It was a … Read More
Mix n Match Energy Ball Recipe
These energy balls are a convenient snack that provide a good balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, and filling protein! They’re low sugar and super easy to make: no food processor or baking required! Look no further; this is the LAST energy ball recipe you will ever need! I’ve designed a template as the base for any and all energy ball variation. You can mix and match ingredients to your heart’s content! I may have gone a little crazy in coming up with some ideas for you. I ended up making 15 batches, each in a unique flavour. Check out … Read More
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (low sugar – no bake)
These energy balls are a convenient snack that provide a good balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, and filling protein! They’re low sugar and super easy to make: no food processor or baking required! why these energy balls are a smart choice Most of the energy ball recipes I’ve seen and tasted have been UBER sweet. There’s energy balls, and then there’s sugar balls. You might as well snack on candy! So I set out to create a tasty treat that with just enough sweetness… an energy ball that gets its energy from more than just sugar. It was a … Read More
White Chocolate Matcha Energy Balls (low sugar – no bake)
These energy balls are a convenient snack that provide a good balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, and filling protein! They’re low sugar and super easy to make: no food processor or baking required! why these energy balls are a smart choice Most of the energy ball recipes I’ve seen and tasted have been UBER sweet. There’s energy balls, and then there’s sugar balls. You might as well snack on candy! So I set out to create a tasty treat that with just enough sweetness… an energy ball that gets its energy from more than just sugar. It was a … Read More