Wholesome Kitchen Creations

Give this lighter version of a typical cheesecake a try without sacrificing the taste you love! Indulge in this coffee flavoured dessert…even if you are not a coffee drinker!I promise you will love it! I think it would be good to try the base from my ‘Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake’ in replace of the base in this recipe to…

Coconut almond cookies with cacao nibs! What is so special about cacao? It is basically nature’s chocolate chips! Cacao is the purest form of chocolate you can consume and is an excellent source of antioxidants and magnesium. It can be substituted 1:1 for chocolate chips or cacao powder for cocoa powder in all recipes. Doing…

I promise that this will be the best hummus you have ever had! It’s so simple to make and is perfect for a veggie or cracker dip, sandwich spread, or even add a bit to your salad for a little extra protein. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Ingredients 2 medium red bell peppers 1 (19 oz)…

Such a simple and delicious meal idea for your busy weeknights! Pair them with some fresh veggies and a little rice and you have yourself a balanced meal. Zucchini Boats Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 small-medium zucchini 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tsp chili…

This creation happened just in time for this peach season. Use up some of those ripe peaches and create this delicious treat full of natural sweetness! Blueberry Peach Cobbler   Ingredients 6 cups peaches, sliced 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 almond flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon…

Try your fajitas with a twist next time with these fajita rollups. Sometimes, I know I have already had enough grain servings in a day, but might want something like fajitas for supper….this is the perfect solution. Don’t get me wrong though, there is nothing wrong with your traditional fajitas in a tortilla shell. Remember,…

I have received nothing but thumbs up with this recipe, and I’m sure you won’t be any different! You will find this coffee cake is really simple to make and is perfect to take to any family gathering! Blueberry Whole Wheat Coffee Cake Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp…

  This is one of my favourite summer salads. The quinoa, edamame, chickpeas, and almonds make for a protein packed meal or side dish. It is simple to make and makes a large batch, perfect for leftovers! Edamame Quinoa Salad Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cups water 1/3 cup edamame 1/3 cup frozen corn…

I not only have a passion for nutrition, but love to develop my own recipes. While completing my Bachelor of Science degree, I took a course on food product development where I developed a couple of different recipes for Matcha Cheesecake Bites and Dark Chocolate Matcha Cheesecake Truffles. I’m not a huge fan of matcha…

Cookies can be a part of a healthy balanced diet. One thing you will hear me repeat is, ‘moderation is key’. Don’t deprive yourself of certain foods, as this will likely lead to over consumption in the long run. Instead, enjoy them in moderation. These are light and refreshing cookies that won’t make you feel…

When it is raining outside, creations like this happen in my kitchen! Once you try these banana oat squares drizzled with a peanut butter and yogurt ‘icing’, you will never go back to store bought granola bars again. Banana Oatmeal Squares with a Peanut Butter and Yogurt ‘Icing’ Ingredients (Makes 16 squares) Oat Bars: 1 tbsp…

One dish meals are great, especially delicious ones like this risotto! To make it even healthier, you can substitute the sausage for another meat like chicken or turkey or even legumes, such as black beans or chickpeas. If you try any of these alternatives, be sure to let me know how it turned out! Sausage and…