Moist and chewy, hearty and healthy, these nutrient-dense treats check off all the “breakfast cookie” boxes! In fact, they’re so satisfying (not to mention seriously simple to make), you won’t even mind, care, or notice that they’re free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar. Add to all that the festively familiar spices of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and clove, as well as the classic Christmas-y combo of cranberries and walnuts, they’re a wonderful wintry goodie to share with loved ones of various dietary considerations this holiday season…
Read moreSpiced Apple Galette (gluten-free)
I’ve always been a pie girl. To me there’s nothing quite like the combo of warm baked fruit and a light and crumbly crust for those comfy cozy fall-time feels. But for many, this classic comfort dessert seems a bit too daunting with all the steps. Well my friends, may I introduce to you the galette…
Read moreSpiced Butternut Squash with Greek Yogurt, Walnuts, and Black Currents
Not only is butternut one of the most delicious (and popular) of all squashes, but it’s incredible fibre content make sit a fantastic prebiotic (yes, that's right PREbiotic), supporting a balance of healthy bacteria in the gut. High fibre foods also help with blood sugar management, reduce inflammation and diseases associated with inflammation (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity), and increase immune function, not to mention butternut squash’s high vitamin C content, which as we all know is also integral for immune support...
Read moreRoot Veggie Latkes with Honey Spiced Sautéed Apples and Greek Yogurt
You guys have probably figured out by now that I love me some fats. Fats are an integral part of our diet – they are a slow burning and long lasting energy source, help with inflammation control and management, improve cognitive function, contribute to heart health, and are integral to hormone balance. In fact, every single cell in our body is made up of something called a phospholipid bilayer (lipids being fats), and therefore are a major component to literally the structure of our entire body and existence...
Read moreSpiced Spatchcocked Chicken with Apricots, Prunes, and Olives
As you may recall in my post about roasting chickens, I’m a big fan of cooking up the whole bird instead constantly buying only the popular cuts. For more on why this is, read the full thing here. But if you’re thinking to yourself, “I’m hungry now” and simply can’t wait an hour and a half for your clucker to cook through, this might be a solid option for you...
Read moreSpiced Sweet Potato Loaf
The fall baking frenzy has officially begun in the Whole Happy kitchen! To be quite honest, I bake a tonne all year round (if you haven’t already noticed, coming up with alternative baked good recipes is one of my favourite things to do), but there’s something special about baking during this season. Perhaps it’s the inherently warming and comforting nature of baked goods that lend so well so that cozy fall vibe. Perhaps spending time indoors when the whether gets colder and wetter doesn’t feel so bad when you have something sweet and aromatic wafting from the oven. Or perhaps it’s because autumnal produce lens so well to sweet treats like pumpkin spice muffins, apple cinnamon pudding, and spiced plum cake, and as I’m sure you can guess…sweet potato loaf...
Read moreSpiced Pear Zinger
Once you’ve tried this festively fun sipper, you won’t believe that it’s actually pretty good for you! But with a combination of anti-inflammatory and blood-sugar regulating spices, probiotic-rich kombucha, and digestive stimulating bitters, you’ve got yourself one pretty decent holiday cocktail that won’t leave your body feeling like a pile of garbage...
Read moreSpiced Plum Cake
I’m a big fan of plums. They’ve got that awesome balance of tangy and sweet and are packed with immune boosting vitamin C. Not only that, but they contain a unique grouping of phytonutrients classified as phenols. These super-powered antioxidants can fight aging and cell damage, and can even help maintain ideal cholesterol levels. Enjoy them raw, sauté them with some grass-fed butter, maple syrup and spices, or throw them into a fluffy cake such as this scrumptious recipe...
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