The Healthy Maven

How To Make a London Fog DrinkOctober 04, 2021 at 01:00PM Have you ever wondered how to make a London Fog Drink? It’s the ultimate tea latte recipe with a hint of sweetness and boost of caffeine. Perfect for cold winter mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups! Guys, I’m officially getting old. I just opened up my inbox to find an email informing me that my 10 year high school reunion is coming up. WHAT? How has it been 10 years since I graduated from high school? I mean I have zero interest in turning back time or reliving my high school days, but it really doesn’t feel like 10 years have passed. In many ways I feel like a different person (thankfully!), but I can just as easily put myself in the black oxford shoes of my 16 year old self strutting around Toronto like…

Pumpkin Breakfast CookiesSeptember 28, 2021 at 05:00PM Get your seasonal pumpkin fix with the nuttiness of almond butter in these delicious, gluten-free and vegan pumpkin almond butter breakfast cookies! Breakfast cookies never quite took the world by storm like overnight oats did and I’m not exactly sure why! They’re simple to make, great for meal prep as a make ahead breakfast or snack and absolutely delicious! Also they’re basically the same thing as overnight oats but baked in the oven! I decided to make a pumpkin breakfast cookie version because I am a full blown pumpkin lover, especially in the fall! I mixed in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice for a comforting breakfast to start your day with. I know I’m a basic fall B but honestly I don’t really care. Bring on the pumpkin spice! Ingredients in Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies oat…

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas with Tahini and Za’atarSeptember 27, 2021 at 06:00PM With cauliflower, chickpeas and drizzles with a tahini and za’atar sauce, this Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas with Tahini and Za’atar makes a healthy side dish recipe inspired by the Mediterranean! This recipe combines two of my favorite ingredients: cauliflower and tahini. The other day I was craving my Roasted Veggies with Tahini Sauce but I was too lazy to go to the grocery store so I used what I had on hand and the end result was this amazing creation!  I combined roasted cauliflower with roasted chickpeas and topped it with a tahini sauce and za’atar. This might just be my new go-to side dish! Here’s What You Need Cauliflower – the base of this entire dish! Chickpeas – I like using canned chickpeas just for ease but you can definitely cook your own…

Baked Eggs in RamekinsSeptember 23, 2021 at 05:00PM An easy and delicious recipe for baked eggs in ramekins mixed with hearty veggies and cooked to perfection. Eggs can be baked to preferred texture and veggies can easily be substituted to what you have on hand.  I am so excited to share this recipe. It’s simple enough for a quick weekday breakfast but also fancy enough to make for guests.  I paired the eggs with mushrooms, kale and shallot but you can make this your own! Get as creative as you’d like or follow this recipe to the tee and you’re guaranteed to have a delicious breakfast.  That’s probably what I love most about this recipe – it’s easily customizable. Baked eggs with whatever veggies you have on hand – or whatever is growing like crazy in your garden…aka KALE. Here’s What You Need…

Vegan Corn PancakesSeptember 22, 2021 at 05:00PM A delicious and whole grain recipe for corn pancakes made with cornmeal and topped with sweet or savory toppings. Fun fact! C and I are celebrating our 10 year anniversary this year. WOAH. We’ve been married for 3 of those years but we started dating when we were 21. At the time I was living in NYC and C was living in Montreal…yes we started out long distance! Every time C would come visit me in NYC we would go to my favorite restaurant which served the most delicious corn pancakes. In fact, the restaurant still exists! Highly recommend you check out Coppelia on 14th street if you’re craving delicious Cuban food. Because we’re coming up on a decade I’ve been thinking a lot about those early years and while I definitely have no desire to…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip PancakesSeptember 14, 2021 at 01:00PM Add some spice to your regular ole’ breakfasts with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes. They’re made with real pumpkin and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. You will fall head over heels for these fluffy and spicy pancakes! Do you ever realize how much power you hold when it comes to influencing others’ emotions? One nasty look or a disgruntled grocery store employee can almost ruin my day while a simple smile can completely make my day. I constantly remind myself that I don’t know or understand others’ circumstances. I have no idea if something terrible happened to them that morning or what their situation is.  It’s a good reminder for me to choose good and be the positive light no matter what vibes the person on the receiving end is giving you. …

Split Pea SoupSeptember 13, 2021 at 01:00PM This creamy and hearty Healthy Split Pea Soup is packed full of vegetables and plant-based protein for a delicious meal in one! A healthy vegan soup recipe ready in 40 minutes or less. I couldn’t possibly write a whole post on Split Pea Soup and not mention where my love of split pea soup evolved from. If you’re from Toronto and have ever frequented United Baker’s Dairy Restaurant than you know how incredible their pea soup is. When I say this is the “soup of all soups”, I am not joking. This soup has superpowers….or SOUPerpowers if you will. It also is packed full of a lifetime of memories. When I think of UB Pea Soup, my mind if flooded with a series of memories that take me from babyhood to present day. So in honour…

Cashew Butter [with Cinnamon]September 07, 2021 at 10:00AM Ever wondered how to make cashew butter? This cinnamon cashew butter is the ultimate creamy topping for toast, apples, granola or whatever your heart desires and is made with just 5 simple ingredients! C likes to joke that I roped him in in the early days by baking him decadent sweet treats and then a few years into our relationship I flipped at 180 and went hardcore healthy. He isn’t wrong. I have always loved to bake and especially love a good decadent dessert. I don’t share many of these recipes on here, and TBH rarely bake super decadent foods these days but occasionally I still do. Most of the time though I am coming up with healthier swaps or copycats that could fool even C’s sweet tooth. One of C’s favorite foods and my…

Apple Cinnamon GranolaSeptember 06, 2021 at 10:00AM An easy fall breakfast recipe for Apple Cinnamon Granola. Packed-full of healthy ingredients like whole-grain rolled oats, pecans and hemp hearts this granola will keep you full all morning long! There are moments when I find myself so immersed in this health-conscious, foodie-obsessed world that I forget that not everyone else lives in the same bubble that I do. I would say that most of my friends are foodies but then I find myself explaining how to pronounce quinoa (hi Dad!) and remember that I’m probably in the minority when it comes to my food knowledge.  Which brings me to seeds. I am pretty much guaranteed to have most types of seed stocked in my pantry at all times. Hemp, chia, flaxseed… you name it. Which is why this granola recipe is a go-to in our…

Blender GazpachoAugust 12, 2021 at 07:00PM A super easy recipe for delicious cold summer gazpacho that requires only one gadget, a blender! This easy blender gazpacho makes a healthy appetizer all summer long. You have no excuses to not make this gazpacho! It’s crazy simple to make… even on the nights when the last thing you want to do is cook. It’s light and refreshing and hits the spot on warm summer nights.  If you’ve never had or made gazpacho, don’t be scared! Think of it as a summer soup, packed with fresh produce.You could even think of it as a savory smoothie bowl! If you have a garden overflowing with cucumbers and tomatoes, this is your recipe. It’s super simple to make and would be the perfect dish to serve at your next dinner party or just for an everyday lunch.  What…