Quick Baked Lemon Blueberry Vegan Muffins
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
2d ago
These incredibly flavourful – and moist! – lemon blueberry muffins are way yummier than store-bought…and so easy to make (in just 30 minutes!). Less sugar than a typical muffin, and made with whole wheat flour for extra nutrition, the whole family will love these tender and tasty treats. These flavourful – and incredibly easy – lemon blueberry muffins are dairy and nut free! I grew up with a grandmother who always had something baked on the counter for whenever the craving struck, so now – and this will sound weird – there is something about having muffins on the counter that makes me feel SO ..read more
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Rustic Vegan Blueberry Cobbler
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
1w ago
This nourishing and decadent blueberry cobbler is so easy, and SO delicious! The buttery biscuit topping is made with avocado oil and whole wheat flour for a more rustic, classic biscuit texture that is just sweet enough. No one will know it’s vegan! This nourishing and decadent blueberry cobbler is so easy and so good, no one will know it’s vegan! If there is one fruit I eat a ton of all year round, it’s blueberries. I grow them in my garden AND buy them by the case in the summer. I buy giant bags of frozen blueberries the rest of the year. Blueberries are so incredibly nutrient-dense ..read more
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Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad with Zucchini
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
2w ago
Craving veggies? This crunchy chopped summer vegetable salad is a total crowd pleaser, healthy and satisfying, with a yummy garlic vinaigrette. Perfect BBQ side, or meal prep because it keeps well. Crunchy, fresh and flavourful, this chopped summer vegetable salad is a crowd pleaser! The fresh basil and parsley boost nutrition and are so tasty. Some days, I just don’t want to fuss in the kitchen (like right now). We’re in the middle of a heat wave, so FORGET turning the oven on. All I really want is cool, refreshing salads – like my juicy berry spinach salad and this crunchy little number rig ..read more
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Spinach Salad with Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
3w ago
You’ll fall in love with this easy, flavourful spinach salad with fresh blueberries and strawberries dressed with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Who says healthy can’t be craveable? It’s no secret I’m a salad girl, with a capital S. I’ve written 3 best-selling plant-based cookbooks, so I’ve definitely got opinions on what makes a good salad. It’s got to be flavourful – no boring salads here! It should be colourful. And have plenty of texture.  Salads aren’t an afterthought in my world…I like salads with main character energy (for not a lot of effort) like my restaurant-worthy chopped asp ..read more
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Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie with Almond Milk
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
1M ago
This juicy watermelon strawberry smoothie is summer in a glass! It’s so easy – just 4 ingredients – and so delicious that it will quickly become your favourite afternoon pick-me-up.  cheers to this juicy strawberry watermelon smoothie, packed with vitamin C and sunny vibes! After months and months (and months!!!) of eating apples and bananas, I cannot tell you the almost ecstatic joy I feel eating strawberries. In all of their sweet and juicy glory, strawberries usher in an entire season of gorgeous, life-affirming fruit and so I feel like it is my duty to eat as much of it as humanly po ..read more
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15 Minute Crunchy Vegan Coleslaw and Dressing
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
1M ago
Bring on the crunch with this perfect, picnic-ready classic vegan coleslaw with a light and creamy dijon-spiked, mayo-based dressing! This super easy, crunchy and creamy vegan coleslaw has the best, not-too-heavy dressing! Sometimes, you just don’t want to mess with the classics…too much…I am who I am, ha! And there are few things as perfect as a crunchy vegan coleslaw with shredded cabbage whether you need a BBQ side, something to bring to the picnic or as a fresh topping for vegan taco night! This is the kind of side salad that you can pop on the table and no one will think it’s vegan. It’s ..read more
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Falafel Burger Patties with Chickpeas
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
1M ago
These yummy falafel burger patties are made with canned chickpeas and slathered with an out of this world herby tahini sauce, for a super nutritious 30 minute meal or meal prep. These incredible falafel burger patties are made with canned chickpeas so they come together in minutes! These scrumptious, flavour-packed falafel burger patties are going to knock your socks off because they are SO easy to make but/and/also, they’re so delicious they’ll win over any meat eater at the table, I promise! I mean, is there anything a chickpea can’t do? The dietitian in me loves that they’re packed with pl ..read more
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Unbelievably Good Fresh Strawberry Granita
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
1M ago
This juicy fresh strawberry granita is SO refreshing and craveable and ridiculously easy to make! Bursting with flavour, it’s the ultimate easy, no-cook strawberry dessert. So fresh, so juicy, so…easy to make! This 2 ingredient strawberry granita is the ultimate warm weather treat. Are you ready to be blown away by one of the most refreshing, juiciest, most flavourful desserts on the entire planet? Nope, I’m not exaggerating, my friends…let me introduce you to this incredible strawberry granita.  This gorgeous treat is giving my fave 5 minute strawberry sorbet a little friendly competiti ..read more
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Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with Hemp Hearts
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
2M ago
These wholesome strawberry oatmeal bars are bursting with juicy strawberry flavour and whole grain goodness. SO easy to mix up, they’re the perfect, not-too-sweet, fruity treat for dessert, tea time or even breakfast!  These healthy oatmeal bars are bursting with fresh strawberries plus whole grain oats and hemp hearts for a nourishing treat! I find myself completely shocked to say that I am now firmly a fruit dessert kind of person. And not in that cliche, dietitian, “fruit makes the best dessert!” kind of way.  I’m talking, take some gorgeous juicy fruit and transform it into the ..read more
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Crispy Smashed Broccoli with Nutritional Yeast
Desiree Nielsen RD
by Desiree Nielsen, RD
2M ago
These oven-baked crispy smashed broccoli come together without needing to boil the broccoli first! They get their “cheesy” flavour from nutritional yeast so they’re dairy free, and sprinkled with panko crumbs for extra crispiness. These naturally dairy free crispy smashed broccoli are wonderful as a side dish or an appetizer! I never met a green veggie I didn’t like, but I do have a special place in my heart for broccoli. This cruciferous veggie is the original 90s “superfood” and one of this dietitian’s favourite ways to put more greens on my plate. My two favourite ways to eat it? Either a c ..read more
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