PLANTAIN WAFFLES
On November 13, 2018 by Cynthia JanI love plantains! They’re so versatile! These waffles are so easy to make, you’ll want to make them everyday. All you need is a blender, the ingredients and a waffle iron. Let me tell you more about plantains and why I like them so much. Plantains look a lot like bananas but they are starchier,
OLIVE TAPENADE
On October 31, 2018 by Cynthia JanOLIVE TAPENADE I love olives! They’re very high in vitamin E, monounsaturated fats as well as powerful antioxidants including polyphenols, which have proven anticancer, anti-diabetic and anti-aging effects. They are known to boost heart health, help regulate blood pressure levels, help fight infection and are a natural probiotic. The monounsaturated fatty acids found in olives,
BREAKFAST SEED “OATMEAL”
On October 28, 2018 by Cynthia JanThis twist on a traditional oatmeal recipe is oat-free making it both gluten and grain-free. It’s also an opportunity for women to use this recipe as “seed cycling” to balance their hormones primarily estrogen in the first 14 days of their cycle (follicular phase) and progesterone days 15 and on (luteal phase), until the end
CHOCOLATE CHIP VANILLA MUFFINS
On October 27, 2018 by Cynthia JanCHOCOLATE CHIP VANILLA MUFFINS I created this recipe for my kids’ upcoming birthdays. I wanted something tasty and delicious without all of the nasty ingredients store-bought cupcakes have to offer. What’s great is that I’ve decided to work on reducing the added sugar content by switching out the maple syrup for date puree, so the
AVOCADO BREAKFAST BOWL
On October 23, 2018 by Cynthia JanAVOCADO BREAKFAST BOWL Breakfast is one of those meals that can be so daunting! Remove toast and cereal and it’s an enigma. We’re so conditioned to believing that breakfast is cereal, oatmeal, toast or eggs. But this is a recipe for disaster. Kids rely on cereal for nourishment but this couldn’t be further from the
CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH
On October 21, 2018 by Cynthia JanCAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine so much! Who doesn’t right? I mean, the ingredients, the spices, the textures, the lemon, it’s all so delicious! And since I like playing around with recipes and creating new dishes, this Cauliflower Tabbouleh was inspired by the traditional tomato-bulgur tabbouleh dish, but with a few
Mixed Berry Chia Jam
On October 19, 2018 by Cynthia JanMIXED BERRY CHIA JAM In every possible case, I always try to avoid processed foods. Processed foods are filled with food-like products such as preservatives, chemicals, hydrogenated fats, etc. So when at all possible, I’ll prepare food from scratch this way I know what’s in them and what I’m feeding my family. Jam is no
BLUEBERRY LEMON MUFFINS
On October 10, 2018 by Cynthia JanBLUEBERRY LEMON MUFFINS I’ve been working on various muffin recipes all using coconut flour so that your child can bring one to school for a snack and not have to worry about food restrictions regarding nut allergies. I love working with coconut flour and yes you do need a lot of eggs, but coconut is
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
On September 24, 2018 by Cynthia JanCHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD MUFFINS I love banana bread and my husband and kids love chocolate chips so what is this mom to do? Combine them, of course! So here is what chocolate chips and banana bread look like when turned into a muffin. And I love these as a snack for school because of
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes
On September 21, 2018 by Cynthia JanChocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes So my daughter loves chocolate chips and I try to use blueberries instead, not the same thing, I know! It’s just that I’m always trying to health things up and focus on the use of natural sugars instead of added ones. But I guess I can’t win every battle so I