White bean dip

When it comes to wholesome and nutrient-dense foods, beans stand out as a staple in a nourishing diet. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, folate, and iron, beans offer a plethora of health benefits. The combination of protein and fiber not only helps with satiety and weight management but also supports digestive health and blood sugar regulation. Additionally, beans are rich in antioxidants, which play a role in reducing inflammation and protecting against chronic diseases. Some resources suggest you should try to get around 3 servings of beans and legumes a day With their versatility and ability to enhance a variety of dishes, from soups and salads to main courses and dips, beans are an excellent choice for promoting overall well-being and nourishing the body.

When we found out my son is allergic to chickpeas I started to switch out chickpeas for white navy beans. This is my white bean dip that I use for veggies!

White Bean Dip:

What you’ll need:

1 3/4 Cups White Navy Beans
1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Paprika
Salt & Pepper to taste

What you’ll do:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Serve with veggies, or use as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

I’ll be honest, I never really gave energy bites an honest try until after my son was born. But when he was born I quickly realized I needed an easy to make and eat, and nutritious snack. Something that I could make a head of time and have on hand for those long hours of cluster feeding while I was couch bound.

Enter energy bites!

This delicious snack is my perfected recipe. It’s tasty, with just the right amount of sweet, and the flax seeds helps give them that extra added benefit for your hormones!

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls:

What you’ll need:

For the Filling -

1 Cup Oats
2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
3 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Salt

For the Coating -

2 Tbsp Cacao Powder
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1.5 tsp Honey
1/4 tsp Vanilla

What you’ll do:

For the Filling -

1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats and flax seeds together.

2. Add the peanut butter, vanilla and honey to the oat mixture and stir until everything is will mixed.

3. With a small ice cream scoop, portion mixture and roll them into balls.

4. Place in a container, in the fridge and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes, this will help them to keep their shape while coating them with the chocolate.

For the Coating -

1. Once the balls have cooled, melt coconut oil.

2. Add the cacao powder, vanilla, and honey and stir well.

3. Using a fork (or a spoon) place a ball int he chocolate mixture, swirl it around until fully coated, remove the ball from the mixture and place in a parchment lined container.

4. Repeat the coating process until all balls are coated, then place in the fridge to cool so the chocolate can harden.

5. Store balls in the fridge and enjoy!

Pro-Tips:

⭐Peanut Butter Balls are just as tasty without the coating.
⭐Have a time crunch? You can add 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips, instead of coating the balls with chocolate, to keep the chocolate and peanut butter goodness.

Nacho Popcorn Seasoning

A tasty treat, but if you’re eating the microwave popcorn, or if you’re using store bought seasoning, you could be unintentionally consuming a tone of salt. Today I’d like to share with you one of our favourite seasoning recipes! Simply pop some kernels and add a little bit of melted butter and seasoning to your popcorn, mix and enjoy! (you can also add some water to a spray bottle and gently mist the popcorn if you’d like to stay away from butter!)

Nacho Popcorn Seasoning

What you’ll need:
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast, 
1 Tbsp Paprika
2 tsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Cumin
¼ tsp Salt