by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 13, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Well, its that time of year now where I’m going to be using my crockpot much more frequently! With the cooler weather coming, I’m craving stews, chilli and soup. This recipe is very quick to throw together and will leave your house smelling amazing! You...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 6, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Bean salads are a staple in my meal prep! You can use brown rice in place of the quinoa or another type of whole grain if you prefer. This dish is vegan but still a great source of protein coming from the quinoa, black beans and hemp seeds (if you choose to add...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 30, 2017 | Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
A festive fall recipe! I had lots of leftover canned pumpkin from making a pumpkin banana bread, but wanted to try using it in a savoury dish. They are quite soft since I didn’t add any flour or grains, but they are delicious on a salad or eaten on their own...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 29, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Side Dish, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Veggie-licious Salad Crunchy and slightly sweet, here’s a great way to switch up your typical leafy greens salad and still get the goodness of lots of vegetables. 1/2 head broccoli1/2 head cauliflower1/4 medium red cabbage2 large carrots1/3 cup...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Snack, Uncategorized
I don’t know what I would do without my food processor. It’s likely one of my most used kitchen appliances. One thing I’m regularly making are energy bites! With a base of dates and almonds, there are endless combinations and flavours to make. These...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 8, 2017 | Dessert, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
I can’t really decide if this is more like a fudge or brownie. So I am just naming it both! Seriously, you will not believe that lentils are in here. The versatility of lentils makes me want to throw them in almost any type of dish. These powerhouse little...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 7, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Snack, Uncategorized
These no-bake energy bites make a tasty, filling snack. I wanted to see if they would stick together without honey, and they did! So there is no added sugar – it’s sweetened with some mashed banana and dried currants. You could make these nut free by using...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 6, 2017 | Breakfast, Uncategorized
Oatmeal for breakfast is a great way to start the day! It’s packed with fibre and slow releasing carbohydrates. The type of fibre it contains is soluble fibre, which can help to lower cholesterol. Oatmeal is whole grain so its complete with antioxidants, B...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 5, 2017 | Breakfast, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Athletes require more carbohydrates than sedentary individuals. I love the idea of this stuffed sweet potato for breakfast because its very easy to customize the amount of carbs at this meal based on one’s own needs. Why Sweet Potatoes? Sweet potatoes may not be...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 4, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
This cold pasta salad is a great meal to prep on the weekend and have as a lunch throughout the week. Meal prepping for an hour or two at the beginning of the week can save you a lot of time and money. For this recipe, you can use whole wheat pasta or a gluten free...
