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Catherine Switzer
- Nov 26, 2018
- 2 min
Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread
This allergen free gingerbread recipe with no added sugar & just the right amount of spice will not disappoint. INGREDIENTS 2 & 3/4 cup of Gluten Free 1:1 flour* 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves ½ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup melted coconut oil ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the flours, baking
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Catherine Switzer
- Nov 12, 2018
- 1 min
Vegan Southwest Salad
This salad is a great one to make ahead for a busy week! I love having meals liked this prepped so its an easy grab & go in the mornings. For the salad: 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Wild Rice 2 cups Kale, massaged & minced 1 cup/can black beans 1 cup corn (option to roast for more flavour) 1 sweet bell pepper, diced small 1/2 red onion 1 cup cilantro 1 cup grape tomatos For the dressing: 1 large avocado 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 cup cilantro 1 clove garli
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Catherine Switzer
- Aug 21, 2018
- 1 min
Protein Brownie Cookies | Vegan & Gluten-Free
NO FLOURS, NO GLUTEN/GRAINS, NO SUGAR! I'm always looking to create something that not only has good quality healthy ingredients, but also can satisfy cravings! These may do all of that for me (and you). Having a protein powder that is versatile & tastes amazing is important for me. The new HEMP YEAH! by Manitoba Harvest is everything & more! It has 22g of plant based protein per serving, blends smoothly into liquid for smoothies & can be used in recipes! Ingredients 1 ripe a
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Catherine Switzer
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
Cauliflower, Pesto & Kale Pasta Sauce
Every month I am lucky to be invited to the Lyonsgate Montessori School, where I get to work in their kitchen while building on their skills and exploring new tasty ideas. I love creating a healthy take on a familiar meal! In April I was asked to help them create a non-tomato based pasta sauce that they could enjoy for their weekly community lunch!! My creative skills got thinking cream sauce, but with all healthy additions and no cream! I actually think this would be delicio
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Catherine Switzer
- Jan 4, 2018
- 2 min
Vegan Stuffed Mushroom Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup reminds me of my dad and Sunday lunches. Now when I think about a mushroom soup, I think about the amazing health benefits mushrooms can hold. From immune support, minerals such as potassium & niacin to iron boosting. Mushrooms are known to have an energetic property that can help boost brain power & cellular respiration. It is a fascinating topic I recommend exploring. This soup started like most kitchen creations, post holiday madness, trying to figur
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