Recipes From Dietitian jenn messina

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark

Who wants an easy 3 ingredient holiday dessert recipe? Life is crazy enough right now! So, let’s simplify it with an easy win for everyone. All you’ll need is: 2 cups of Greek yogurt (vanilla 2%), 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 2-3 candy canes. Instructions: Line a pan...

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One Bowl Higher Protein Banana Bread

One Bowl Higher Protein Banana Bread

Need things to be easy?  We hear you!  The less mess the better.  Our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina, created this recipe with her kids to brighten up a rainy afternoon.  It is moist and delicious and you can freeze slices (if there is any left).  Make some today...

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Fudgey Black Bean Bites

Fudgey Black Bean Bites

Fudgey Black Bean Bites are NOT the typical “healthy” substitution. This recipe from our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina, is fudgy and fantastic and kids LOVE them. Try them for a higher fibre, higher protein decadent dessert. They are also gluten-free and vegan!...

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High Iron Weekend Waffles

High Iron Weekend Waffles

These high iron beauties will be a hit with even your pickiest little one! They have a unique combo of oat flour, molasses and iron-fortified chia & oat organic infant cereal (did you know you can bake with it?)   Ingredients: 3/4 cup oat flour 1/4 cup Oat...

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This chocolatey zucchini bread is a favorite among kids and adults alike. It also freezes well for up to 3 months (double batch the recipe and make 2 if you plan to freeze some as I guarantee you will love this and want to gobble it up!) Total Time: 1 Hour 10 minutes...

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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

apple cinnamon muffinsThese are delicious, healthy and packed with fibre & protein to keep you full for hours. Freeze leftovers for a healthy snack another day! Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats, ground 3⁄4 cup white flour 1.5 tsp...

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No Bake Bird Nest Cookies

No Bake Bird Nest CookiesThese mini bird nest cookies are "no bake", adorable, fast and so delicious! Happy Easter everyone! Ingredients: 2 bags mini eggs 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1/3 cup nut butter...

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The Best (Vegan) Brownies

The Best (Vegan) Brownies These brownies are creamy and dreamy and no one will believe that they are vegan! Dress them up for Christmas with some festive sprinkles and you are good to go. They also freeze well so you can make them...

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Kids Fav Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Kids Fav Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten Free)I keep trying to get my kids excited about oatmeal without success until TODAY!  Enter: Oatmeal Pancakes. They are delicious, full of fibre, protein and whole grains. These take minutes to make,...

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4 Ingredients Breakfast Cookies

4 INGREDIENT BREAKFAST COOKIESThese 4 ingredient breakfast cookies are unbelievably good! But let’s be honest, cookies at any time are always a good idea! Ingredients: 3 overripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup nut butter 1/4 cup...

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